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Ability Not Implied

An old Great Dane may be timid and shy While a Chihuahua’s bite can make you cry Friends come in all sizes And there are surprises When size does not ability imply *Inspired by Mark Twain's quote: “It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.” Written May 3, 2015 for John Freeman’s “Dumb and Dumber” contest

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Date: 7/2/2015 10:35:00 AM
Great poem with a lovely message. Thanks for the Grade 7 share.
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Date: 6/20/2015 10:11:00 AM
We have both gone to the dogs, so they say !! How cute this is Carolyn, we have like minds !! Congrats to you on your win, and hope you are doing well these days ! :)
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Date: 6/19/2015 5:28:00 PM
you worked really well off this quote, carolyn. Congrats and I hope you are doing fine.
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Date: 6/19/2015 4:29:00 PM
Oh I must have missed this excellent limerick before! It's undoubtedly one of the best among the ones that were entered for this contest. Thus, very deserved congratulations on your very top-placed win:) hugs // paul
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Date: 6/19/2015 6:25:00 AM
Congrats on a fine win Carolyn
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Date: 6/19/2015 2:22:00 AM
Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/18/2015 11:17:00 PM
A best from one of the best, Carolyn, loved the humor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 6/4/2015 9:48:00 AM
What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.
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Date: 5/10/2015 5:56:00 PM
love this one - a sure winner. Hope you're both having a wonderful time xxx
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Date: 5/3/2015 6:21:00 PM
A practical truth on the matters of ability. I have read a very nice poem from you and it has made my day. Goog luck in the contest. 7++ i feel. Read like a winner. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 5/3/2015 5:18:00 PM
I remember this one from Mark Twain..It is very clever of Twain but of course he was a clever man..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by all my works..It is good to know you and home and almost safe.Glad it wasn't me who ran over you..Sara
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Date: 5/3/2015 5:04:00 PM
Very cool one, Carolyn. How you read into the quote what you wrote!!! I gotta figure out what he wants with this contest. Looks like YOU got it.
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Date: 5/3/2015 4:01:00 PM
Oh Very clever Carolyn! good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7
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Date: 5/3/2015 3:32:00 PM
good one, :)
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Date: 5/3/2015 3:16:00 PM
This is great...and I love doggies! ...walkin' on sunshine...Rochelle
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Date: 5/3/2015 2:06:00 PM
This is wonderful and so true!! All the best! :D
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