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For Edward Ibeh's Pick-A-Title, Vol 42 Poetry Contest

March 13, 2024

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Well, la di da, just look at you. I see how far you’ve climbed. You think the common words you speak sound like sweet poems rhymed? So are you really all that great? That sparkling new veneer you show to us – with a few swipes I know I could besmear. Oh, la di da, you act as if in awe we should kowtow to you, who think you’ve got a roar. It’s just a cat’s meow. I know the you that lies beneath the fancy clothes you wear. You think you’re better than old friends - yet still breathe our same air So, la di da, Oh, la di da to you and all your kind. With toilet paper all the rich are wiping their behind. No different or better than the rest of us are you. You married up, but give it time . . . your act he will see through.

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Date: 3/19/2024 8:21:00 AM
Andrea, I have met people (a woman cited by you) who seem to think they are better than the rest of us. It may be a mark of their own insecurity. At least we can have friends who are not affected!
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Date: 3/17/2024 11:32:00 AM
Love the melodic movement and message. Kudos, Paulette
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Date: 3/16/2024 5:11:00 PM
Enjoyed from the title on. I wanted to sing along.
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Date: 3/16/2024 2:31:00 PM
It may be fictional but I can think of a few poets it could be about lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/16/2024 9:13:00 AM
Great reminder that we all need to carry our own suitcase no matter how much we think we have achieved in this world. You have masterfully expressed our need to see the intrinsic value in each person - to help and support each of us to reach our full potential. The cadence of each line reflects the cadence of la di da! Wise words to remember, Andrea! Blessings!
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Date: 3/15/2024 1:32:00 PM
Hah! Good one. There must be 3,000 here who think they are hot stuff. )))) Direct descendants of Mount Olympus? Not. Most of us are in a learning process. You are not in that category! I know your bacjground and you are not bostful! So go get that prize.!! Pangie xx
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/16/2024 1:37:00 PM
I know that Amdres. )))) please excuse my dopey comment About the number of poets here. Duh!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/15/2024 10:25:00 PM
Many more than 3,000, Dear. Thanks for what you said about me
Date: 3/15/2024 11:42:00 AM
arrrrch!...I know that felt good dear poet!...lol...I'd never want to be on that side uv you...good job vooman...much love ')
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Date: 3/14/2024 11:29:00 AM
What a fun rhyme to read Andrea and such an eye opener too!
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Date: 3/14/2024 9:55:00 AM
There is always someone who thinks he's tops. There's a great fall for them. Hugs.
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Date: 3/14/2024 3:16:00 AM
Hehehe this is seriously fun or is it fun seriously.? Loved it, the message streams from each stanza like sweet poison. I am sure that there is someone in this world that it applies to. Well done Andrea. BOL. Wen
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Date: 3/13/2024 9:22:00 PM
Wouldn't want to be this person, outlook is bad weather coming. You describe many, that see themselves as better than others. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 3/13/2024 6:32:00 PM
Truth will out... as will class... as will lack thereof!
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Date: 3/13/2024 4:34:00 PM
la di da...everyone eventually gets their comeuppance...when appearances are seen for what they are. Nicely written with a special kind of message. Best wishes with the contest, have a great evening, Sara
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Date: 3/13/2024 11:08:00 AM
this is great, andrea! this could apply to someone we all know for sure!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/13/2024 12:42:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene
Date: 3/13/2024 10:21:00 AM
Dear andrea, why am i smiling haha. Spot on! I know few of them, hiding behind a facade, thinking they are superior than the rest. I find it repulsive really. Truth always prevails and true colors yes he will seee too, as eventually everything comes out. A brilliant poem this is, i wasnt sure what ladi da means but youv somehow given it a new meaning. Pleasure reading your work always
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Ink Empress
Date: 3/13/2024 2:58:00 PM
Ah that’s exactly what it meant from your poem, i have never heard of this word ever: is it commonly used there in the US? You always somehow define the word through your poems. I loved this. I have to fav this cus i have a hater like this in real life hah
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/13/2024 12:41:00 PM
Thank. It's not a new meaning though. It is used for mocking this type of person. What did it mean for you?
Date: 3/13/2024 7:59:00 AM
Oh my... Pride is a vicious enemy for sure. Love to you, God bless you too. Love, Gina
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Date: 3/13/2024 7:57:00 AM
Well described, Andrea, I wonder if this is based on someone you know...
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/13/2024 12:42:00 PM
Not really. I have seen lots of movies on this type of person though

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