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Just a silly little poem contest by Miranda Hawley ~ 10/8/24

Born and raised a city girl, I moved to Colorado, married a handsome cowboy I call my 'desperado.' One night we were making love beneath the moon, snuggled together. Oh, how that man could spoon, when I caught a whiff of something awfully stinky. I said, "Darlin,' are you doing something kinky?" He laughed out loud and said, "Honey, get inside. You've lots to learn about living in the west, my bride. That stench you're smelling is the nasty odor of funk. It's roadkill because it's the season of dead skunk."

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Terry Flood

Date: 10/13/2024 2:25:00 PM

Ha ha! What a stinker! Never mind, Lin, the sweet smell of success should smother the pong. Congrats. Terry

Jan Allison

Date: 10/13/2024 1:19:00 PM

Many congrats on your win Lin, I got an n/a for my effort but am happy as long as I am creative:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/9/2024 11:02:00 PM

Loved this Jan, hilarious, oh wait........ Its Lin, Stop confusing me!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2024 7:41:00 AM

ha ha ha Art, Lin is starting to edit my next book so the poop must be rubbing off on her lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/10/2024 4:24:00 AM

Haha, Art. That's hilarious and I'm sure Jan will love it... especially since you told me you pulled the same stunt on her serious poem. Hugs!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/9/2024 3:06:00 PM

Lin, Ugg. The funny thing these days as we walk throughout the nation...the smell of skunky pot pervades the air everywhere. There was a recent article in The NY Times about the unknowns that come with heavy use. There have been some strange things happening to a significant number of people. PU. Great poem by you--funny and has me smiling!!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2024 4:58:00 PM

Kinda similar, right? PU to both of them. Ugs is right. Thanks ever so much for your support, Duke.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/9/2024 6:04:00 AM

OH my, too funny Lin. A perfect take on the contest!!! I hope you've been well! happy Tuesday xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2024 6:28:00 AM

Hi and thank you, Mike. I've been just fine. Thanks for asking.

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/9/2024 3:41:00 AM

Is it my imagination Lin, or have you just gotten away with one of the most brazen double entendres ever seen on the soup, those last lines in the first stanza, (oops-a-daisy) Brilliantly dark and stinky, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 10/9/2024 3:56:00 AM

Could be. shhh... You know I would never be so brazen. Right? Cheers

Jan Allison

Date: 10/8/2024 12:43:00 PM

omg Lin, reminds me of Pepe le Phew lol, thanks for the giggle, I've had quite a few today ! hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2024 12:57:00 PM

lol yes, and you've shared some with me. Skunks are cute, but that's their only redeeming quality.

John Lawless

Date: 10/8/2024 11:53:00 AM

Oh, my cherie, le puff, pe pant, le gasp...Pepe Le Pu

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2024 12:12:00 PM

That's funny, John. At least Pepe Le Pu was cute. Nothing cute about roadkill... oh my gosh that smell lingers forever. Thanks for your gasp!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/8/2024 10:31:00 AM

Lol, wouldn't want to be in an elevator with one of them, shame they can't bottle it and send it to the Kremlin. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2024 10:44:00 AM

Yes, Tom. Imagine the money to be made by selling that odorific rot to people who would like to send a gift to someone they don't like. I think Mar Lago already has a live in skunk so don't send any there. Thanks!

John Read

Date: 10/8/2024 9:22:00 AM

There's nothing better than a good humorous poem I believe I've just read one, it's definitely a winner Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2024 10:17:00 AM

or much worse than the stench of eau de cologne de skunk thanks a lot, John.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/8/2024 7:19:00 AM

Lol. We had one in my back yard a few days ago he was out there about 3 am. His nose was in the ground. Trying to find a meal of worms. Lots of luck in the contest Lin. See you later and thanks for sharing...

Lin Lane
Date: 10/8/2024 7:43:00 AM

Hi Michael. oh my gosh, they stink so badly. First time I ever smelled one was when I moved to Colorado. I've never seen one in New Orleans. It's an odor you can't forget. Thanks!