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For Charlie Messina Before the Day turned into night poetry contest.

To submit a (New) poem on the theme "Before the day turned into night" Also, this line must appear somewhere in your poem. This must be written in iambic tretrameter/quatorzain (See my example- "Before The Day Turned Into Night" ITQ'S can be done differently but I'm going with using 14 lines/8 syllables per line only. In addition, stanza 1- must be a rhyme pattern of A,A,A,A. Stanza 2- B,B,B,B, Stanza 3-C,C,C,C, and the ending couplet- D,D.

Charlie the cowboy got a fright, when aliens started a fight. He prepared to save the town's plight, before the day turned into night. Guns by his side, rode into town, ready to battle till sundown. Saw the sheriff dressed as a clown and his deputy in a gown! In shock, asked "what's going on here?" "Wave the white flag and bring some cheer, because we've drank far too much beer." Adding, "we'll get drunk without fear!" The 'E.T's seemed a bit puzzled, but drank till the wine was guzzled!

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Charles Messina

Date: 3/27/2024 10:57:00 AM

I love this, SO. I got a chuckle reading it...thanks for that. And, the alien in the middle actually looks like me...he he! Congratulations on your top win! Stay well...CM

Silent One
Date: 3/27/2024 1:07:00 PM

I am glad i made you smile, that was the purpose of it.. I hope you are on the road to recovery my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/27/2024 10:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative/fun "Charlie the cowboy" write/story. Will you have a part 2??? Have a blessed day...........

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/27/2024 9:19:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win Silent One! My suggestion for a series below still stands!!!! It has pizazz, unlike some soupy westerns! ;D

Ink Empress

Date: 1/28/2024 6:30:00 AM

Dear silent one, how versatile are you as a poet? Seriously! I am in awe captivated and smiling at your ability to just write on any theme any genre and nailing these forms like its easy! You are an inspiration for so many. And im one of them, a fan of your brilliant artistry! Charles gonna love this ahah. How sweet of you to use his name for his contest. Clever! You really know what a prompt host would like , i loved this! The storytelling is brilliant!a bit different to my style of poetry. But

Ink Empress
Date: 1/28/2024 6:31:00 AM

I admire your poetic skills! Love this! Best wishes

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/26/2024 5:01:00 PM

Unusual one for you but humorous!

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/26/2024 3:22:00 PM

Enjoyed this very creative challenge. You thought outside the box, hats off! I thought it was a tribute to our Charlie, and it is. I think you have something here, maybe a series of the wild west aliens & Charlies quests! It's refreshing, love it. Great Entry

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/25/2024 12:46:00 PM

Always good when what looks like a battle turns out to be a party. An allegory for what should happen in a conflict. You have a great take on it!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/25/2024 7:52:00 AM

Silent One, I hope you have a lot of luck with your contest submission. Reading the poem was a joy; it kept my attention throughout. An entertainingly imaginative poetry to peruse. Wondering If alcohol kills aliens in the same way it kills humans—gradually from cirrhosis, cardiac disease, dementia, etc.—or if the effects are unexpected.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/25/2024 5:46:00 AM

A fun story, SO. Much enjoyed the humor.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/25/2024 4:49:00 AM

a delightfully creative poem to read...and the image was ideal. Best wishes with the contest...enjoy your Thursday, Sara

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 1/24/2024 9:39:00 PM

Wonderful smooth fun read!

Bill Baker

Date: 1/24/2024 9:37:00 PM

Nice entry for the contest, Silent One, good luck, my friend. It was a fun poem to read, very entertaining. Bill

Valsa George

Date: 1/24/2024 8:51:00 PM

You did it as easy as gulping down beer and this gives a real 'kick'. All the Best dear Silent One in the contest !

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/24/2024 6:00:00 PM

A creative entry for the contest, Silent One.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2024 5:08:00 PM

oh you did quite a unique take on this theme for the contest. Great job.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/24/2024 12:50:00 PM

Okay!! I wonder if the alcohol will destroy the aliens as well, you know slowly by degrees through cirrhosis, heart disease, brain atrophy, etc. or will they be different. I wonder if they had a fine old time or wish they had never seen any form of alcoholic drink. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/24/2024 10:46:00 AM

SO cute. sure to win. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina