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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: In-Law(s) (05/08/08)
In-laws and outlaws and rabble of all kind
People you can lean on, I’m sure they won’t mind
One you call mum the other by name
Little ones to bug you -- it’s all the same.

Sometimes they say what a nice chap you can be
The next day comes scorn for stealing sweet Bea
Her sister spies on your most passionate moments
Recounts all to her papa for some nasty comments.

Her brother thinks it’s nice to have a pal around
Even shows you his stash not so easily found
He wanted a brother; I guess you’ll fit
You be the catcher, he’ll loan you a mitt.

Then there’s Aunt Bertha weathered and beat
She’ll invite you tea. Be prepared for a treat
She’ll wanna know your people -- who they might be
She’ll examine you thoroughly, every branch of the tree.

Over the years so many in-laws you’ll meet
Some will be drunks; some will be sweet
Some will think you are prince of a guy
Others will gossip and give you "the eye".

When all is done, the in-laws will be fine
Just quirky old folks; nosey sometimes
And of course they’ll tell you what is right
And the things you do wrong, even at night.

But, love’m ya gotta; each every one
Their daughter you married, the race is run
So, Praise God for in-laws, the strange ones too
They’ll learn to love ya -- yeah, even you.
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Verna Cole Mitchell 
05/15/08
I enjoyed meeting with you in your poem all the quirky in-laws and liked your last line that hinted you, yourself, just might be a little bit quirky.
Lyn Churchyard
05/19/08
I think your first line sums up the in-law situation; from both sides of the coin. I loved the line 'Others will gossip and give you "the eye".' That's what my son-in-law says his wife gives him. Nice smooth flowing poem that has lots of truth in it.

Benjamin Graber
05/19/08
This one is fun. I can relate to both the enjoyable and the uncomfortable moments - they all make fun memories!
Jan Ackerson
05/19/08
Fun, quirky--love your title, and especially your last two lines. This is cute.
Debbie Wistrom
05/19/08
Aunt Bertha was a treat.
You nailed many types of family here.

Thanks for the smiles.
Joy Faire Stewart
05/21/08
Oh, this made me smile. Love that it includes many members of the family. Great last stanza too.
Mariane Holbrook
05/21/08
Well, you're right. They're lucky to have "even you." Delightful and fun, like you, Dub!
Janice Cartwright
05/21/08
My favorite line came at the end - if we have in-laws guess what that makes us? :)
Carole Robishaw 
05/21/08
Right on DUb, enjoyed this one.
Sara Harricharan
05/21/08
Cute! I like the general idea that "they're not too bad" Made me smile today-good job. ^_^
Willena Flewelling
05/21/08
Delightful, Dub... and insightful.
Joshua Janoski
05/22/08
LOL. This was great. It's one of my favorites in advanced this week. I think I'm going to add it to my favorites list. It flowed nicely and gave me a good laugh. :)
Angela M. Baker-Bridge
05/22/08
You were able to describe so many personalities and situations in just a few lines - amazing. Truthful and humorous, thanks :)