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You Forced My Hand

I was forced to write about kittens and butterflies, but truth be told nothing came to mind (envision myself feline? really? I'd be coughing up a storm!) For sure not a poem to change your world-view. But truth be told nothing came to mind (though I still keep form with this crazy write) For sure not a poem to change your world-view (unless you were expecting something cuddly --- sickeningly sweet) Though I still keep form with this crazy write because pantoums are enjoyable. Unless you were expecting something cuddly --- sickeningly sweet, I'm sure you could feel the same, because pantoums are enjoyable ... and mine come with less hair balls --- less wallpaper that took flight. I'm sure you could feel the same (were it not for the LOL cat memes that infected the world-wide web) And mine come with less hair balls --- less wallpaper that took flight (envision myself feline? really? I'd be coughing up a storm!) Were it not for the LOL cat memes that infected the world-wide web I was forced to write about kittens and butterflies. Written March 14th, 2016 For the Kittens & Butterflies Contest Hosted by Eve Roper NOTE: I don't expect to make placement, but I hope I managed to lighten the mood, nonetheless ... ha ha.

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Date: 3/22/2016 9:33:00 PM
Hey Timothy, That was a fun read. I think you just proved you can write a poem about anything! Running on pure technique and skill with your Muse AWOL, you held your own. Good job with the placement! Cheers, Brian
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/23/2016 12:06:00 AM
Ha ha ... thanks Brian! Glad you liked my silliness ... attempting to write with your Muse taking a vacation ... weird stuff happens!
Date: 3/21/2016 12:00:00 AM
Great one Timothy, CONGRATS on your awesome "Kitten & Butterfly win." Love Linda
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/21/2016 1:58:00 AM
Thanks PD!
Date: 3/20/2016 11:23:00 AM
...and lighten the mood you did, Timothy. A very lighthearted write, like the interpretation.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 11:30:00 PM
Thanks James :)
Date: 3/20/2016 9:48:00 AM
Very cute Timothy..You are very clever :)-luloo
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 11:21:00 PM
Thanks Laura Loo. Glad you liked!
Date: 3/19/2016 9:34:00 PM
Hi Tim, Loved the humour. Totally out there Tim, brilliant. Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad. I have to put this into my faves....Vlad.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 11:14:00 PM
Yes ... it is out there sometimes! Appreciate the fave :)
Date: 3/19/2016 4:46:00 PM
Oh you rebel lol - great humour Timothy and congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 11:09:00 PM
Thanks Jan. I aim to have fun, even if it costs a rule or two ... glad you liked the humor!
Date: 3/19/2016 4:13:00 PM
Hey, it is on the list and she likes your humor. AWESOME. And congrats.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 10:56:00 PM
*smiling* ... thanks for the return!
Date: 3/19/2016 3:54:00 PM
Timothy,thank you all for creating a poem for my contest! I LOVED your humor : ) Next one will be up your alley Hugs Eve
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/20/2016 10:46:00 PM
Thank you so much for honoring me in your contest, and appreciating the humor ... even though I rebelled!
Date: 3/16/2016 12:13:00 AM
Ha ha, you know how to entertain my friend.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 3:29:00 AM
I try. Just couldn't picture myself as a cat ... couldn't it ... so my muse went somewhere else (out in space, perhaps) ... Happy to pass some giggles your way :)
Date: 3/15/2016 3:08:00 PM
Good luck with it. Nobody forced you. hahahaha
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 3:12:00 AM
I think I forced myself and put the blame on others ... LOL!
Date: 3/15/2016 2:58:00 PM
Funny one for pantoum topic!!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 3:10:00 AM
Thanks Andrea :)
Date: 3/15/2016 9:08:00 AM
Timothy, this is funny, you know I have two of those sickeningly sweet cats, quite cuddly, lots of fur balls and well I still love your poem 7, coz itz madz mees smilezzz..
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 2:16:00 AM
Hahaha ... It makes my day to know I didn't offend any cat lovers with my nonsense ... they are cute from a distance, but cats don't like me (always gravitate more towards the dogs) wuvz da commentz, Constance.
Date: 3/15/2016 8:32:00 AM
Amusing! Had a good time reading it dear, Timothy! You have achieved your purpose with your fine verse!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 2:00:00 AM
Glad you saw the humor in it ... we all have to have the silly to balance out the serious.
Date: 3/15/2016 7:39:00 AM
You're a pro of sorts at what you carve, and I say hats off to you; your sense of humor is infectious, delightful read and winner.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 1:55:00 AM
Judging by your avatar, you seem like a person that also likes to smile. Happiness all around! Thanks for your encouragement!
Date: 3/15/2016 5:28:00 AM
Interesting work..I suppose that you were not interested in blue butterflies nor kittens..I am allergic to cats but a really bad allergy just can't take much of the fur or I get to sneezing..I have written some thoughts on Andrea Dietrich's work about Valentine's Day 2016 about poets and stealing others' work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/16/2016 1:38:00 AM
I'm actually not allergic to cats (but I don't think they are a fan of me ... always running away) ... I'm more of a dog person myself ... more love-able in my opinion. I responded to your comment on Andrea's Valentine's Day poem ... I don't know if you get notified of that or not, though. Thanks for reading.
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 3/15/2016 5:29:00 AM
I should have said not a really bad allergy..I think that I am allergic to dogs as well but not really bad..Sara
Date: 3/15/2016 5:25:00 AM
This was a whole lot of fun to read!! "because pantoums are enjoyable ... and mine come with less hair balls --- less wallpaper that took flight." Very clever choice of words. "For sure not a poem to change your world-view." Are you sure?? ;) haha nice job. Always, Laura
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/15/2016 9:34:00 PM
I guess that depends on what your world-view is to begin with ... if it revolves around poems that make a bit more sense, then yes, I might have changed it ..... ha ha ha. Happy you had fun. That was my intention :)
Date: 3/15/2016 4:52:00 AM
Indeed you did! :) Thanks I enjoyed it!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/15/2016 9:32:00 PM
Thanks Kimberly ... a bit of nonsense from my end ... but I'm happy you got a laugh :)

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