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[Picture Prompt Poetry Contest hosted by  Margarita Lillico]

 

Haughty Tiger was blatantly vain She presumed that poor Ass had no brain Ass stayed cool when hunters came And pretended to be lame But Miss Knowall was bound to a chain. - - - - - - - - -

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 7/31/2024 1:39:00 AM
0h this poem is fantastic Paul. Not only is it a great children's story but a lesson for them too and - for many adults as well! I hope you are well my friend my heartfelt good wishes always sent to you from across the pond. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/29/2024 3:34:00 PM
Another soupmail for you
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Date: 7/29/2024 9:44:00 AM
Oh so clever and witty! Congratulations! Xoxo
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Date: 7/29/2024 12:13:00 PM
Thank you for the complimentary comments, Crystol. Enjoy the week ahead. // paul
Date: 7/28/2024 6:36:00 AM
Hi dear friend Paul , I love the irony and lessons here dear Paul ! Congratulations on your win with this thought provoking poem . It reminds me a bit of reading the great Greek mythologies ! Big hugs, Susan :)
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Date: 7/29/2024 11:57:00 AM
Thank you for the feedback and congrats, dear Susan. I hope all is well on your side of the woods :) Looking forward to your next poem! Warm regards & Hugs // paul
Date: 7/25/2024 2:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this great one with us. Companions and friends or enemies? Sara K
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Date: 7/27/2024 12:23:00 PM
Thank you for liking and for the congrats, Sara. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. Regards // paul
Date: 7/21/2024 3:35:00 AM
such a clever take on the theme Paul:-) many congrats on your win. I hope you and the family are well - please send a little warmth from Malta, the heat isnt reaching the Isle of Man!-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/25/2024 12:41:00 PM
Thank you on all counts, Jan. We've had some hiccups regarding plumbing and electricity, but otherwise we're doing fine. As for heat, I'd be happy to send you at least an extra 15C! Regards & Hugs // paul
Date: 7/19/2024 7:23:00 PM
poor miss! congratulations. happy writing
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Date: 7/25/2024 1:02:00 PM
Thank you Thriveni. Best regards // paul
Date: 7/18/2024 1:04:00 PM
Very nice , paul. and congrats for your win
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Date: 7/25/2024 12:35:00 PM
Thank you for liking, and for the congrats, Andrea. Best regards // paul
Date: 7/18/2024 9:44:00 AM
Nice one, Paul. Pride before the fall :) Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 7/25/2024 12:28:00 PM
Thank you, Mark; you hit the nail on the head :) Regards // paul
Date: 7/18/2024 1:45:00 AM
Good one, very clever, congratulations
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Date: 7/25/2024 10:55:00 AM
Thank you on both counts, Terry. Regards // paul
Date: 7/13/2024 10:17:00 AM
Oh, clever one here, my friend. Hope all's well there in sunny Malta : )
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Date: 7/15/2024 2:40:00 AM
Pleased you enjoyed, Jack. Sunny Malta is too sunny!! ~ sweltering! :) Regards // paul
Date: 7/11/2024 12:03:00 AM
LOL Love this one Paul!
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Date: 7/12/2024 1:51:00 PM
Thank you, Arthur. Hope you're keeping well. // paul

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