Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

Portia, what a beautiful picture of you and your children!
So much for the Heimlich maneuver! A wonderful
epitaph, Portia. All the best in the contest. -Bill

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Bill,

Thanks so much for the nice compliment. This picture was taken last year when we were on vacation in Florida. The two boys are my grandkids Jonathan and Vincent.

Thanks so much for the great review and best wishes. Blessings.............................Portia

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Omg That's just TOO funny! LOLOL
I love it! Perfect meter and rhyme... love it!

Is that you in that photo? With those boys?
She's GORGEOUS! And look at those little sweet faces?
Is that you?

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Cat,

Thanks so much for the great review, I am so glad you enjoyed my funny little poem.

Yeap! Its me Cat, this picture was taken last year in July when we were on vacation in Florida. The boys are my darling grandkids, Jonathan and Vincent. I don't know about being gorgeous, but thanks for the compliment. LOL.........Portia

reply by I am Cat on 12-Jan-2016

WEll you ARE gorgeous! Now I know INSIDE AND OUT! ;) Mwah... and they're just cute as buttons. ;)
You're YOUNG girl! ;) You look like they could be YOURS! That's why I was confused. LOL

reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Cat,
You are too kind, my young day are over, I will be 65 on March 12th. I just try to stay in shape and keep myself up. Remember, they call me Big Mama for a reason, there old granny! LOL...POrtia

reply by I am Cat on 12-Jan-2016

65? No way! You look younger than I do! By the way, we should have a birthday party on the 13th! My birthday is the 14th! Wooot! ;)

reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Wow Cat,
I knew there was something special about you, we must do something special. Never in a million years do I look younger than you. You are so beautiful with that winning smile and kindness, that is why you are so well loved. You always know what to say to make one feel good about themselves. Love you my friend. Portia

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

This tells a cautionary tale that anyone could learn a lesson from. Over indulging in anything can be a bad thing. But at least the squirrels benefited.

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks for your review and very wise observation and for making me laugh. You have a great sense of humor. Blessings.........Portia

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

This is not a very blind entry. It is to the prompt and amusing. I saw a kid get a peanut going the wrong way. He blew it out with a cough and hit another kid in the eye. Excellent entry.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thank God the kid was able to cough it out, sorry that it hit the other kid in the eye. Thanks so much for your review and rating, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings....................................

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Pharp, I am enjoying reading all these Tomstone poems.
Poor Sammy Joe. Too bad for him, but I guess those
squirrels were happy. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

heyjude,

Thanks so much for your review, rating and best wishes, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings................Portia

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

Cute and to the point. Squirrels eating up the leftovers. Ha, ha. Poor Sammy Joe.

I like the photo you chose to go with the Tombstone Poem. Best wishes in the contest.

Drew

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Drew,

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments and best wishes, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings...........Portia

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

I have read a few of these now and I think this might be the best on so far. Poor Sammy Joe. Planted by Planters no doubt LOL.

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Douglas,

Thanks so much for your review, and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings....................Portia

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Oh my word. I have not read many, but for me, this has to battle for the win. Thouroughly enjoyed the humor here. Well done.
Have a great day.
RGstar

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings..................Portia

Comment from happykat4

Excellent

Very good. Funny too. I think it's a very good entry for the contest. Visualized poor Sammy eating the nuts way to fast, choking, and squirrels eating the rest. Good luck.

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments and best wishes, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings..............Portia

Comment from The Cowboy Poet

Excellent

Well, I entered this contest, but I'm beginning to think mine doesn't have much of a shot. Very funny. It's ironic that we're making fun of someone dying but that's pretty much what is required. The last line is also very ironic. The lines flowed smoothly with the ABAB rhyme. Well done. Cowboy.

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. I wish you all the best in the contest and will check your entry out. Blessings my friend..............................Portia