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The Old Man and the Lord

There was a certain very, very, old man of Stamford, who was asked to appear before a very great lord, his heart then beat very wildly, and he jittered around madly, he tumbled and died, and in heaven met the greatest lord.

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Date: 3/8/2016 10:51:00 AM
Segun, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 1/10/2016 2:43:00 PM
Hello, Segun Ogundeko,, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing... SKAT
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Date: 5/24/2011 2:53:00 AM
Segun,This is very humourous.You are a great limerick poet! Best wishes!
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Date: 5/21/2011 8:36:00 AM
thankxx SEGUN for your very kind words on my poetry .. I find yours most enjoyable as well luv.. so much interesting info in a few lines speak so much.. enjoy your weekend ..
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Date: 5/18/2011 1:50:00 PM
HI, segun. I like how he went from not meeting the lord on earth to meeting THE only Lord in heaven!
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Date: 5/18/2011 1:35:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your sweet creative write tonight..what a way to go and be in the presence of the Lord... hope u have fun on P.S. as u share with luv..
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Date: 5/18/2011 1:06:00 PM
Very humorous and witty write, Segun
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Date: 5/18/2011 12:44:00 PM
Reminds me of the title The Old Man and the Sea. The same effect was obtained in the end...he still got to meet his Lord. Gwendolen
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