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Write With the Wit of Twain

The Wit of Twain I recollect, Pa always used to say There is no pay if you don’t stop your play Maybe figured I'd learned Knowledge not given but earned Life is a success if you don’t delay © 6/20/2015 Mark Twain Quote:*The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Contest Name: Write with the Wit of Twain Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/25/2015 2:39:00 PM

!!! ((())) Way to go …Congrats…Sara

Eve Roper
Date: 7/25/2015 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, I love your encouraging cheerful compliment and congrats. Hugs Eve

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/20/2015 10:13:00 PM

Good one, Eve! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:33:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, Hugs Eve

David Fisher

Date: 7/19/2015 7:11:00 PM

Well written Limerick that does justice to Twain. Congrats on the contest, too!

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:33:00 PM

Thank you, David, Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2015 3:25:00 PM

Wise words indeed. I have seen the cat picture before. Love it, and I enjoy learning it is you that wrote this fine poem! Congrats for your win.

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:34:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, Hugs Eve

Skat A

Date: 7/19/2015 2:39:00 PM

Eve, Congratulations on your awesome win... LOVE SKAT

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:34:00 PM

Thank you, Skat, Hugs Eve

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/19/2015 1:56:00 PM

A nice chunk of wisdom, Eve- you're obviously a 'now' kind of girl. Congratulations, Viv x

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:35:00 PM

Thank you, Viv, Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

Date: 7/19/2015 1:18:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2015 10:34:00 PM

Thank you, Jan, Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

Date: 6/21/2015 4:26:00 PM

It's a clever quote which you chose, Eve, and the limerick has all the signs of a winner! All the best. // paul

Eve Roper
Date: 6/22/2015 4:40:00 PM

Paul, thank you for your inspiring compliment and your wonderful support . Hugs dear friend Eve

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/21/2015 3:20:00 PM

Eve, this is a well written limerick. Good luck in the contest:) Alexis

Eve Roper
Date: 6/22/2015 4:41:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis, for your inspiring compliment and the support for the contest. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

Date: 6/21/2015 2:12:00 PM

wise words indeed Eve good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 6/22/2015 4:39:00 PM

Thank you, Jan, for your inspiring compliment and your encouragement . Hugs dear friend Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2015 1:02:00 PM

- Words to learn from, Eve! - Great written !! - Good luck in the contest! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper
Date: 6/21/2015 1:34:00 PM

Anne-Lise, Thank you for you inspiration and luck. Hugs Eve

Sneha Rv

Date: 6/21/2015 9:41:00 AM

This is really wonderful!! All the best in the contest!! :D :D

Eve Roper
Date: 6/21/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thank you, Sneha, thank you for your visit and the inspiring compliment. Hugs Eve