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Who Needs Words

I’ve often wondered what to say or how to speak when words would stray, a gesture served to save the day when simple words would slip away. I’ve often floundered when I've spoke or tried to tell a bawdy joke... it pays for words to wear a yoke instead of trying to provoke. I've often blathered tongue-in-cheek with wordiness that seemed unique and thought my wit was rather chic... though knew it nonsense, so-to speak. I've often blundered when upset by saying something I’d regret and wished I had a safety net... a muted state was better yet. And though I find it so absurd that jibber gets my jabber stirred... when rhetoric goes undeterred, I often wonder, who needs words. Host: Mark Toney Marathon Contest mile 8 6-24-22

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Date: 7/21/2022 8:30:00 PM
Dear Mark, I adore the spirit of your poem! So eloquently expressed. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/21/2022 12:14:00 AM
Well said Mark. I totally agree, but then again I speak ASL (sign language) fluently. So even if I forget the words I can still sign. I enjoyed the marvelous wit in your poem. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 7/20/2022 9:13:00 PM
Mark, this is food for thought for all of us. "It pays for words to wear a yoke instead of trying to provoke." Congratulations on your win on mile 8 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 9 has already started!
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Date: 7/20/2022 8:20:00 PM
"words to wear a yoke", "muted state was better yet" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/24/2022 5:17:00 PM
An amazing poem Mark so well written. I can so relate to the second verse….sometimes you wonder why did I actually say that….awkward words!! Enjoyed…..Debx
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