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~wiggling Words~

As I am writing down these words, they bounce and wobble off the selected path. I am so frustrated with these spellings, I would pin them down if I could. I grasp my pen harder, as if that could do anything to snatch up these naughty words. I can hear them giggling, and they roll right off the page! I then throw my self to the ground in exasperation. I search for them, for I know they are hiding nearby. As I catch one, I catch them all; for they are linked together in a sentence. I grin at my successful conquer of the little irritants, and slap them down on the page. They make a good line. And then they begin to wiggle…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/9/2008 10:16:00 AM
Thank you!
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Date: 12/9/2008 10:02:00 AM
Sounds a bit like Billy Collins... he pokes fun at inanimate objects too. Love your last line! Best wishes, Keith (note: wobble ofF in line 1)
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