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WHO RULES? Singers may sing and musicians play but the poet rules the day.
By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 12/18/2018 "All Rights Reserved"

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Date: 4/15/2019 10:58:00 PM
Very nicely said Carole
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Carole Duet
Date: 4/16/2019 12:33:00 AM
Thanks, Allen. It's true isn't it...unless a song is an instrumental. Anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Carole :D
Date: 12/31/2018 5:43:00 AM
Poets rule and so do you Carole! I hope you had a nice Christmas and I wish you a very joyful and Happy New Year. Hugs Charlie xoxo
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Date: 12/31/2018 10:48:00 PM
Thanks, Charlie!! What a great comment! Love you and Happy New Year to you too. Carole :D
Date: 12/30/2018 2:16:00 AM
I’m sure at least we’ve ruled a moment or two. Happy New Year Carole.
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Date: 12/31/2018 10:41:00 PM
Yes, "a moment or two..." or three or four or....forever!! Thanks, Richard, and Happy New Year to you too. Carole :D
Date: 12/28/2018 1:53:00 PM
You're making me think, all my Libra weighing tendencies have kicked in to debate this deep line of thought. Since I've been moved to thinking, your write worked, right? Hope your Christmas was everything wonderful. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/28/2018 5:22:00 PM
Thank you, CayCay. I'm so glad I made you "think"! lol Carole :D
Date: 12/25/2018 5:15:00 AM
It is proven...thru-out history the scribes of a POET are always remembered...though Kanye West & Taylor Swift seize the day...the poet captures the century...loved your monoku Carole...congrats on the win...may you have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas dear friend...love & light...^WW^
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/26/2018 9:14:00 PM
Thank you so much, ^WW^, and Happy New Year 2019 to you and yours. Carole :D
Date: 12/21/2018 11:11:00 PM
Yay so true, nice to know they do, must be an accurate finding and observation I trust. Kudos and congrats on your win, And merry Xmas. Pleez do check out my newest poem too, I luv greeting poets that way.
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Date: 12/22/2018 12:54:00 PM
Thank you so much, Zaynab. I will definitely check out your poem. Carole :D
Date: 12/21/2018 6:58:00 PM
awesome, Mine kind of had that slant as well. Congrats on your win
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Date: 12/22/2018 12:53:00 PM
Yes, yours was great too, Andrea. Thanks. Carole :D
Date: 12/21/2018 12:18:00 PM
Congratulations Carole, great going...
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/22/2018 12:52:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie. Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 1:05:00 PM
Ha! Awesome :)) Congrats on your win! xomo
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:40:00 PM
Thanks, Maureen. Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 7:52:00 AM
A lovely sentiment! Congtprats, Carole!
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:40:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 7:07:00 AM
- A wonderful "one liner" - Congratulations, Carole :) - I wish you a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:42:00 PM
Thanks, Sunny. Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 6:39:00 AM
Hi Carole, I agree, Poets rock! I enjoyed this one-liner. Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:42:00 PM
That's true and thanks, Alexis. Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 6:09:00 AM
Cheers to that, Carole! Would there be any singers if there were no poets to write the lyrics...lol Congratulations on your 1st place win. hugs Charlie
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie. Hugs back....Carole :D
Date: 12/20/2018 5:20:00 AM
Totally agree!! Great one liner Carole! Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Date: 12/20/2018 7:45:00 PM
Thank you so much, ZZ. Such an easy contest...lol Carole :D
Date: 12/19/2018 1:52:00 PM
This is short but definitely excellent, Carole! Let's raise our glasses to the poet community! Regards // paul
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Date: 12/19/2018 4:41:00 PM
For sure, Paul. Thanks. Carole :D
Date: 12/19/2018 7:39:00 AM
Excellent, Carole!
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Date: 12/19/2018 4:40:00 PM
Thanks, Vijay. Carole :D
Date: 12/18/2018 11:02:00 PM
Isn't that the truth! Love it, Carole.
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Date: 12/19/2018 4:40:00 PM
Yep, sure is, Line....Carole :D
Date: 12/18/2018 9:53:00 PM
it is a known fact that the best singer songwriters are poets
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/18/2018 10:01:00 PM
Hi Sandman! I did not know that but it stands to reason for sure. Thanks so much for your comment. Carole :D

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