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My Epitaph Will Read...

Here lies Deadline Devonshire, tardiness she did abhor Her editor will tell you, "She was never late before" Her sister laid claim to the gene pool’s beauty and brains Carolyn took credit for writing verse that’s inane Believed in reincarnation; wasn't Cleopatra She merely adopted "been there, done that" as her mantra She was the first to acknowledge her imperfection But writing her own epitaph? Too much self-reflection!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 11/9/2012 12:06:00 PM
HEY you write a new poem!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 12/4/2010 10:56:00 AM
Hey Carolyn, I really like this! I've been fascinated with walking through old cemeteries and reading the epitaphs. The markers can also be quite interesting. I've been thinking about a couple of poems on these subjects, but haven't brought anything together yet. Elton Camp
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Date: 11/3/2010 3:14:00 PM
A very witty and slightly comical ending, very much enjoyed this write! thank you for sharing this! Great work! --Madison
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Date: 11/1/2010 7:43:00 AM
Hi Carolyn. He He. I giggled at this and loved the way you said your piece and then distanced yourself from it, ' But writing her own epitaph? Too much self-reflection'. Brought to mind another epitaph which I loved. 'I told you that I was Ill'. Thanking you again, Eamon
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Date: 10/29/2010 4:08:00 AM
such an excellent peace here my friend
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Date: 10/27/2010 4:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 10/25/2010 6:46:00 PM
visiting this again I still really like it alot...congratulations on your win! take care~Deb
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Date: 10/25/2010 1:53:00 PM
This a winner hands down my dear poet friend...loved it Michael
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Date: 10/25/2010 10:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/25/2010 8:46:00 AM
I agree, Carolyn....writing one's own epitaph, means too much self reflection!! I will leave it up to someone else!! Congratulations on your win, and this clever entry! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/25/2010 6:45:00 AM
Just love this Carolyn, i like the third line on this, your sister must be one hell of a lass, because you are. Congrats for your win in the contest. Harry
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Date: 10/25/2010 5:24:00 AM
She was the first to acknowledge her imperfection.. very perfect one. Congrats, Carolyn
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Date: 10/25/2010 5:10:00 AM
Congrats, Carolyn. Excellent. Nice going. xxxRalph
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Date: 10/25/2010 2:19:00 AM
Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest, love Wilma
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Date: 10/24/2010 11:02:00 PM
ha ha, well done and congrats on the contest win!
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Date: 10/24/2010 9:46:00 PM
congrats on your win, Carolyn-- enjoyed reading this again & this sure was a clever epitaph :) --nikko :)
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Date: 10/24/2010 9:27:00 PM
Carolyn, Congratulations with your 7th place. What I loved most obout this one was that last line. It really rocks: too much self-reflection!
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Date: 10/24/2010 9:17:00 PM
lovely entry Carolyn (and if your sis got the beauty and brains she must be a cross between Einstein and Raquel Welch) cos you ain't no slouch yourself, congrats on your win
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Date: 10/24/2010 9:07:00 PM
Hey Carolyn this is real good. Many congratulations dear friend for this win.
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Date: 10/18/2010 6:10:00 PM
here lies, the friend of many of vile words she had'nt any she reached the center of many hearts and with her comforts she gave her part countless souls are thankfull for her and mourning indeed will occure but where she is is a wonderful place streets of gold and fancy lace we will remember her as she was of one who writes of love and of one who does
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Date: 10/18/2010 6:35:00 AM
Hi Carol Loved it.'dead' funny! Good luck with it. luv June(sylvia)
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Date: 10/15/2010 8:43:00 AM
I could think of many many beautiful words to write Carolyn. But I would need the length of a pavement to etch them all. A beautiful distant friend you are, not just to me but to so many on the Soup. You are indeed a GEM in my Highlander eyes > good luck in the contest >> James ;)
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Date: 10/14/2010 8:36:00 PM
WEll, I think you did well with it, Carolyn. I am going to just let myself see some of them out here first. thanks so much for supporting my contest. So far I have not seen a ONE bad one. I will need divine guidance to know how to choose the winners in THIS contest. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 10/14/2010 9:14:00 AM
Loved your epitaph, Carolyn. Your last line was cute:) Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Emilia
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Date: 10/14/2010 7:54:00 AM
btw loved the comp idea ... how does one go about running a comp ? lol smile
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