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Grandma's Abracadabra Book

A new book Grandma brought along, bound with adventures awaiting: renewed storyline, refreshed scene, anxious in my mind to belong. Captivating, the cover leaped out, announcing pop-ups like a gong. Delightfully, she read the book as I pulled each tab slow but strong. Behold a circus pulsating: refreshed scene, renewed storyline, achieved by lion's teeth and song. 3-28-2021 Abracadabra March Magic Poetry Contest Sponsor: William Kekaula 8 syllables per line Abracadabra rhyme scheme (also acrostic)

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Frances Schiavina

Date: 4/20/2021 7:00:00 AM

Congratulations Juliet on your winning poem with a brilliant finish line contrasting strength and gentleness.

Hilo Poet

Date: 4/15/2021 2:17:00 AM

Pop-ups eh! That probably explains my want for sci-fi, nonetheless, a wondrous share of a difficult poetic form, Juliet, my compliments for your participation and placement, Aloha!

Hilo Poet
Date: 4/15/2021 7:04:00 PM

An interesting take, Juliet, worth a try, Aloha!

Juliet Ligon
Date: 4/15/2021 5:12:00 PM

Thanks for the challenge, William. I wanted to make it an acrostic too so that Abracadabra popped out, but I couldn't figure out how to make it stay bold with copy and paste.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/30/2021 3:15:00 PM

I sure remember those wonderful pop-up books whose fond memory your poem has rekindled. Thank you, Juliet! :) gw

Juliet Ligon
Date: 3/30/2021 9:23:00 PM

Thanks for your comments. Good times. My grandma had one with lion's teeth that I liked to stick my hand in, no music or circus though. I looked forward to it every time she came to visit.