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A Day In the Shade--Zeugma

She stole a moment, and a book to linger in the cool of trees where not a soul would think to look. She stole a moment, and a book and sat beside the flowing brook where birds were cooing with the breeze. She stole a moment and a book, to linger in the cool of trees With baited breath and hook she smiled, and with her pole, she caught a trout The blue sky darkened for awhile With baited breath and hook she smiled as raindrops sprinkled all about With baited breath and hook she smiled and with her pole she caught a trout Unleashing joy, and then a fish she let it go, and watched it swim It swam away, as was her wish She let it go and watched it swim Releasing it was just a whim, unleashing joy, and then a fish. She let it go, and watched it swim ______________________________________________ 8/29/14 For Sara's Contest: Zeugma

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Date: 10/2/2014 9:27:00 AM
Thank you for participating in my contest..I am sorry to be so long in saying my congrats to each one..I enjoyed reading this one..Sara..Great effort that you went to telling a great story..
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Carrie Richards
Date: 10/2/2014 9:52:00 AM
Thank you again, Sara !!
Date: 9/22/2014 3:13:00 PM
Just the ideal way to spend a relaxing day! Excellent bunch of triolets and zeugmas. Congrats on your win, Carrie. // paul
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Date: 9/22/2014 1:33:00 PM
Well done Carrie. I loved all three verses, as they reminded me of when I was younger and loved fishing. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 9/12/2014 12:41:00 PM
Excellent suit of Triolets Carrie! Loved it all! I just love to write in so many different styles and poetic forms. They're so much fun to try and write with! I'm so happy we can do this at the soup and so many poets do this like me. Best wishes to you! xxxx D.
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Date: 9/4/2014 3:11:00 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! Carrie...you amaze. I read up on Zeugma but couldn't for the lie of me think of something. Then I came here to read your winning lyrics poem and saw THIS! :) Exception Zeugma usage! Sara will LOVE it. I know I did! Hugs
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Date: 9/3/2014 8:52:00 PM
Never read this form before, but I'll tell you Carrie, it sure looks awesome. You have my admiration.
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Date: 8/29/2014 7:36:00 PM
Excellent form Carrie and well penned
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Date: 8/29/2014 7:27:00 PM
Sounds like a relaxing kind of day to read poetry,fish and enjoy being with nature.My favourite kind of day,though somehow I kept picturing you with the book and fishing rod in the view.This poem sprinkles serenity and beauty,Somehow even freedom..Yes to let animals roam free..Glad I visited your poem tonight sweet Carrie-Charma
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Date: 8/29/2014 2:41:00 PM
Dear Carrie, You work so well in the triolet form. The zeugma is an enigma to me, but as a fisherwoman, I love the way she caught he fish and then let it swim away. There is a poem by Elizabeth Bishop called "The Fish." It's not as joyful as yours, but your poem reminded me of her excellent work. See it at http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-fish/ Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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