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Dad and the Slingshot MAG

October 27, 2009
By CaseyLeigh PLATINUM, Moraga, California
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CaseyLeigh PLATINUM, Moraga, California
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My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to.

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Dad walked into the room
laundry done, but thong
in hand. “Hey!”
he announced, “Someone left their slingshot
in the dryer!” He flung
it across the room, past the gaping faces
of my relatives
at the family reunion.
Need I mention
I'm the only girl in the family?

© Sandy H., Woodbridge, CT

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An unfortunate event that took place at my last family reunion.
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beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 9 2012 at 4:11 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.<br /> --Eleanor Roosevelt

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I cannot imagine that. Wow~ Funny poem though
caleb#10 said...
on May. 10 2011 at 3:54 pm
well im so sorry
CaseyLeigh PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 24 2010 at 9:09 am
CaseyLeigh PLATINUM, Moraga, California
31 articles 6 photos 137 comments

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My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to.

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Thank you :) I was pretty embarassed!
Chelz PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 1:51 pm
Chelz PLATINUM, Iron Mountain, Michigan
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&quot;When life gives you lemons, bite into it and embrace the bitter taste of reality.&quot; (My own words)

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that would be so embarrassing, sorry to hear that hun