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A Man Is He

His taste seems avant-garde although he’s naught
but a mere dilettante. He’ll say to you,
“I have elan.” (It’s ennui he’s got!)
He’s every woman’s nightmare deja vu -
the one you give carte blanche over your heart.
He’ll play you like a baroque melody
(like every other guy has from the start).
It ends on bona fide cacophony!

He’s no anomaly, and I don’t jest.
A man is he – no better than the rest.


(Sorry it's against men, but the ten words just steered me this way!!)
Jan. 23, 2018 for Silent One's  "Ten words ten lines 2" Contest
Note: In American English "naught" rhymes with "got" Not sure in British.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/5/2018 6:20:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats on your winning poem, Andrea.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/10/2018 5:52:00 PM

Hit home, Andrea. I've met several of those. Glad to say I found my prince.

Reggae Magnet

Date: 2/10/2018 3:21:00 AM

Nice write, had me going for my dictionary more than once in a short poem!! lessons learnt, poem enjoyed, mission accomplished.

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/30/2018 7:45:00 PM

Awesome use of the ten words in your wonderful write Andrea. Congratulations on your fine win.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Viv Wigley

Date: 1/30/2018 1:07:00 AM

Fortunately not aimed at me, Andrea- the last time I asked a girl for her number she asked if I had a pen. When I said 'yes', she said 'well, you'd better get back to it before the farmer notices you're missing....' Congrats on your placement! Viv x

Carole Duet

Date: 1/29/2018 9:23:00 PM

Very good, Andrea! I like it and think you did a great job in this contest (as usual) regardless of the "put down on men". lol

Silent One

Date: 1/29/2018 2:10:00 PM

Not all guys are like this, but you already know that.. great use of the ten words Andrea.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/28/2018 7:58:00 PM

Andrea. It's OK. No offense taken. These days there's not much good news in the "man" area. Would you check out my revised life with t-rump XXXIV. I think I got it the way I wanted it. BTW--you are terrific!!

Joseph May

Date: 1/26/2018 1:54:00 PM

A deja vu of heartbreak...Nicely done Andrea..

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/26/2018 8:00:00 AM

One must go where their muse directs! You wrapped up a word package with flair, and I enjoyed the reading. Well done. Three of the words I had to look up and I'm sure I'm all the better for it, can you tell? (will try to catch up on messages, I promise!) Love you ... CayCay

James Horn

Date: 1/25/2018 6:20:00 PM

Where you tied up in not's, knots or naught's? To not, knot or naught, that is part of the question. Spellcheck indicates naughty's. How about nighty's or nighties?

Jean Murray

Date: 1/25/2018 2:55:00 PM

Wow! Well done! I have given up on this one.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/25/2018 2:46:00 PM

different Andrea, like a lot, yes naught does not rhyme with got in my yorkshire dialect, anyway, bought sought yes...

John Gondolf

Date: 1/25/2018 11:02:00 AM

I take exception to this my friend! :) John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/25/2018 6:31:00 AM

- Well done Andrea ... gave me a smile - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/24/2018 11:39:00 PM

Interesting - I wonder who you are talking about. Maybe an imaginary man? I am glad you like my last piece. I will probably try the NY Times again. No pay but it is prestigous

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/24/2018 10:36:00 PM

Ohhhh...Burrrnnnnnn...Lol. Great use of these difficult words. Notice I didn't try?

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/24/2018 5:29:00 PM

Wow, Andrea- you managed to weave the mandatory words effortlessly in your poem so that they are barely noticeable. And I love the biting sarcasm.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/24/2018 12:29:00 PM

There's a hint of sarcasm in the poem that I just love. And beautifully worded.

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/24/2018 8:34:00 AM

Excellently done ten words in ten lines ... Every word in its befitting place ... Has to do very well ...

James Horn

Date: 1/24/2018 8:09:00 AM

If with Trump we had to hold hands, And did discover all of his demands; Had demanded, Under-handed; Find small hands lost in the stands.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2018 3:27:00 AM

A challenging contest Andrea, but you excelled with your entry! I think this will receive accolades and be on the winner's list my friend! Brava! : )

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/23/2018 9:19:00 PM

Hi Andrea, Although you got steered in this direction. You did a mighty fine job with the chosen words. I'm staying away from this challenge. Take a bow you did well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis