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In the list I saw a new contest, entitled "A Poem Please." At first glance I thought, "Is this for real or just a tease?" The theme for this contest was just periods-punctuation. I'd have moved on except for contests I've an infatuation. A string of five dots, seemingly a period after a period. Hmm...Should I write in sonnet form, or an epic Iliad? The challenge in this one is that I wasn't given a direction of what to write about. It's in the hands of my discretion. I know I've jumped off the deep end of the poetry pool but if I turn back now, I'm sure I'll look like a silly fool. I'm left wondering how to salvage such a pathetic start of what could have been a poem about a broken heart. Nah, I've written that scenario a time or maybe twelve. Into that nether region I should no longer try to delve. No awesome pissa will this ditty win for the likes of me. But this PERIOD piece might make you laugh-wickedly. NOTE: Prizes for this contest include the title of Awesome and a Wicked Pissa. April 29th, 2016

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Date: 11/11/2016 2:35:00 PM
Cool humor there, Lin. Very funny write. Maybe you could be called Wicked Poetess of the East ... just saying. Ha ha ha. Much love to you, lady.
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Date: 4/30/2016 11:07:00 AM
It's not easy being silly, but it is a necessity. Reminded me of lines from Mama Mia - dot dot dot
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Date: 4/30/2016 1:55:00 PM
lol Thanks so much, DM. love your humor.
Date: 4/29/2016 8:37:00 PM
The pic set up the read perfectly!!! To read a poem that puts a big smile on your face at the end is pure Joy!! This is joyfully awesome!!!! :-) :-)
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Date: 4/30/2016 6:27:00 AM
Aww thanks, Walter. Writing for contests is not always about winning, or in my opinion it shouldn't be. My thoughts went helter-skelter and I followed. Thanks so much for finding joy in my silliness.
Date: 4/29/2016 4:26:00 PM
:) Lovely, Lin Lane. You got me with this one. Title...all the way to that awesome finish. I don't join too many contest, so didn't know this one was going. You said you haven't entered it....I think you should. hugs
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Date: 4/29/2016 5:44:00 PM
Nothing ventured - nothing gained? LOL Eileen. Thanks, I just may.
Date: 4/29/2016 4:09:00 PM
made me laugh out loud Lin - hope you place with this wicked pissa poetry:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/29/2016 4:20:00 PM
I seriously doubt that it would place. Fact is I haven't entered it...dunno if John has that silly of a sense of humor. When I was writing it I thought of you, Jan, knowing if anyone would laugh at it, it would be you.
Date: 4/29/2016 2:41:00 PM
good stuff Lin, really well penned with great rhyme and imagery, enjoyed this!
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Date: 4/29/2016 2:52:00 PM
Thanks, Gordon. My mind was tuned in to silly mode and this was the result, but I'm glad you enjoyed the babble.

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