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Silly Lines

~ Silly Lines~ My main line muse ran away on this sunny this day – My confuser got confused - rhythms upside down - My pen went dry – rhymes on strike - Thesaurus got away. Searched for foot lines on the face of a blue lined moon Then looked around for yards and yards of a water line; Ran a tag line at the park breaking through the line While my hash line ran away with a silver spoon. Drank some tasty lime punch line – my giggles burped - Found a copper penny lost, sitting on the red A-line - Crossed a plot line - story screamed - angry zip line Couldn’t find the frayed drag line – I got usurped! Went to a bar almost bought all the current date lines Hollow words of neck lines – what a bunch of air lines; Took the bus – had to duck – bruising my head line Tripped then fell - almost drown in the deep stream line. Gained some weight – oh, oh, no – belt line now a little snug; A little late –find myself running behind the time line; Invitation RSVP - dancing in the party line; Sporting polka-dots - a new inclined spot line - I shrug. I see police come to arrest some crooked lines Riding on the bee line with a honey of a ticket; A standing line almost faints sweating in the sun Doubts rise up - questions sneer - reservations of fine lines. My muse returned from her day, fainted on the spot, Had to duck while choruses of lines ran run-amuck; Told me all of this was just plain asinine Not too late to get it straight - back into line tatter tot. Fragile words shattered when dropping a line! 1-6-23 Contest: Poetry Marathon Mile 24 Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Date: 1/26/2023 12:49:00 PM
I need cue cards to remember my lines, but your lines are unforgettable, dear friend! A line drive down the line for a walk-off... congratulations for your marathon win! Spring training just around the corner (insert clapping hands emoji)! Take care, Sam ~ R&Rbro
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2023 11:26:00 AM
John, dear friend, I am so grateful for your "line" of congratulations. Creating this poem was a joy ride like a line drive home run! So glad you had fun with it! We'll keep the line moving toward spring training with high hopes of home runs and standing at the top of the standings! With football running so late into winter there isn't much of a line between football's end and the beginning of spring training!!! Oh yah! Hope you are well. Sending lines of blessings R&R Bro!
Date: 1/24/2023 8:18:00 AM
Whether silly, sad, romantic, or any other genre' you choose to write, Sam, you always succeed in making it interesting. Well done in Mile 24.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2023 11:18:00 AM
Many thanks Lin! I am deeply honored by your lovely message! PS has given me a wonderful opportunity to "literally" spread my wings and learn while challenging me to reach deeper and fly higher! Sending you many blessings. It is delightful to have you back and be the recipient of your beautiful writes! Blessings!
Date: 1/22/2023 2:14:00 PM
Sam, I hope you don't think me out of "line," but I love this cleverly silly flight of fancy. You must record it as a spoken word poem! A Fav Poem for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 24 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Two more miles to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2023 11:13:00 AM
Mark, thank you! So glad you enjoyed this "line up!" I really like your idea of recording these silly "lines." Had so much fun plotting this "story line." So grateful for your placement "line" and your fav. What a joy! Sending you blessings in "lines" of gratitude!!
Date: 9/26/2020 11:36:00 PM
I don't think silly is the right word, clever seems to dwell here, amazing poetry, would love to hear this.
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Date: 9/26/2020 7:29:00 PM
Wow! Sam, your poem is fun and fantastic! Maybe you muse went on vacation to the shore line - at least she didn't flat line! ;) I'm glad your muse returned! Your last stanza is an awesome finale to a clever and engaging piece. Warmest wishes, my witty friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/26/2020 1:04:00 AM
Looks like it's time to deconfuse your confused confuser (huh?) Fun lines about fun lines, my fun friend. Just don't step on the chalk line - bad luck!
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Date: 9/25/2020 6:32:00 PM
you don't have a dry spell, sam.. this is a witty poem.... perhaps the muse just needed a drink... huggs
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Date: 9/25/2020 3:41:00 PM
sou[ is so quiet recently I think many are suffering with their muse vanishing for a while i know mine did a couple of months back - i enjoyed your fun poem and am so glad your muse is back:-) hugs Jan xx
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