Let's Rhyme

Try to compose true words that ring From within where wishing does spring Lyrics to which we all can cling Hear how the fates then turn and swing Had you the power to pluck their string Deep feelings often hold a sting Imagine the joys you could bring Or what worries we all might fling Should you write only one true thing Monorhyme 9 lines 62 words As an exercise, Ernest Heminway used to start writing by trying to write "one true thing".

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Jay Narain

Date: 12/13/2023 9:56:00 AM

Nice poem.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/12/2023 6:51:00 PM

no its not acceptable Greg go look at contest results page and then remove Only One True Thing and then when you have done so I will put you back as 3rd otherwise you will remain at 9th Up to you thats my final words on this subject Shadow

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/13/2023 7:07:00 AM

ok I have put you back in 3rd place ty for being so understanding please wait u8ntil tomorrow to put your own title back hugs Shadow

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/13/2023 6:57:00 AM

The title change you requested is complete.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/12/2023 12:29:00 PM

I have place you 9th as you did not follow the rules which were to use Lets Rhyme as your title sorry but it would be unfair to other contestants that did

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/12/2023 4:48:00 PM

I put the title back to where it was when I entered. Hope this okay. A number of days from now I will remove the Let's Rhyme, as you suggested. Thank you.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/12/2023 2:09:00 PM

you put Only one truth thing~~~~~~~ then contest title you should not have written only the truth before title I know it was a genuine mistake but it would be wrong to the other 8 contestants that placed to allow it to stand I did a blog explaining how and why so I dont think any PS members will hold it against you Shadow

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/12/2023 1:21:00 PM

Just so you know, I did use Let's Rhyme in my title for my entry and just changed it back to the original title Only One True Thing about an hour ago. That was after you posted a third place for my poem. Of course, you are the host but I did observe the contest rules until the moment that the contest was over. At 4:49 you informed that the results were final and I had placed third. Certainly, you must use your best judgment but I hope people don't think or get a message that I bent or did not follow the contest rules. It could effect how other PS members view my intentions negatively.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/12/2023 4:49:00 AM

well done on 3rd place Greg flow very well hugs Shadow

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/12/2023 12:08:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and kind commentary

Silent One

Date: 12/3/2023 1:43:00 PM

This rhymes and flows very well..

Greg Gaul
Date: 12/12/2023 12:09:00 PM

Appreciate your notice and cogent comment