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A Rattling Rhyme

I wandered lonely as a cloud Stop right there for crying out loud Plagiarism is not allowed You'll be lynched by the P.S. crowd. Okay, to be or not to be Now come on you're being silly They'll complain and they'll be suing Ask you what it is you're doing. Start again and think real hard Don't be stealing from the bard I'm struggling, need some inspiration To create a rhyme sensation. Grey brick upon brick, I'm on my way That sounds good what do you say I think I've heard that one before But don't stop now do give us more. Problem is my muse has flown She's left me struggling all alone I've placed an advert in the Times For a muse who's good at rhymes. If one replies and answers back I'll be on fire, back on track But until then I'll have a rest Then I'll be up there with the best. For the purpose of this rhyme I've used three lines from three famous poets listed below. William Wordsworth William Shakespeare and Louis MacNiece. Written on 13th August for Nina Parmenters Rattling Rhyme contest.

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Valsa George

Date: 4/11/2022 2:04:00 AM

Such an interesting read ! When you acknowledge the writer, it is no more plagiarism ! Placing brick upon brick, build your verse. Tom ! A good one.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/11/2022 2:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/11/2018 4:48:00 PM

Good write Tom, liked this one! Blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2018 1:10:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/7/2018 4:36:00 PM

Hey I am looking at Nina's comment to you and so glad that she faved it! Her form does inspire whimsy and you were most fittingly inspired.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/7/2018 5:08:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I certainly was, but the meter was out and I was getting ready for Florida so let it go. Bit of fun really but a bonus was I managed to work out the bold print to show a conversation between two people. Have a great weekend. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 8/30/2018 1:14:00 PM

Great write, Tom One day we will all be up there with the best. Let's hope our day doesn't come too soon. Blessings my friend...Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2018 3:54:00 AM

Thank you Charles, have not been active as I've been in Florida on a family holiday, still tired. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/25/2018 7:03:00 PM

G'day Tom … really enjoyed your fun write. I think at some stage, we all say at some stage 'I wish I had have got in first' - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/25/2018 7:38:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay, greetings from Florida in the USA. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/25/2018 9:01:00 AM

This is so much fun! I expect it will do very well!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/25/2018 7:36:00 PM

Thank you Richard. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/16/2018 6:00:00 AM

Rattling poetry that attracts the attention of all with its majestic style dear , Tom! Good luck!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 6:34:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, greetings from sunny Florida. Tom

Gary Bateman

Date: 8/15/2018 5:29:00 PM

Hello Tom, Best of Luck in the contest here with this entry. Rattling Rhymes -- eh?? Very Funny -- and well worth the read for sure!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Gary, something a bit different lol. Tom

Lyric Man

Date: 8/15/2018 4:47:00 AM

Tom, I loved your unique rattling rhymes. Your creative inspiration left my smiling. Your Muse definitely came out to play on this one!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 1:20:00 AM

Thank you Dave, and she's well rewarded as I've taken her to Florida lol. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/14/2018 7:07:00 PM

G'day Tom … a great read Tom. Amusement at its very best - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 9:58:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay, glad you enjoyed it Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/14/2018 2:50:00 PM

this so insane and wacky, i want more, tom...you just put those bard to shame, lol!...keep on rockin' ...huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 5:00:00 PM

Thanks Nette, I was racking my brains and came up with that, something different for sure, glad you liked it. Watch this space. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/14/2018 2:00:00 PM

Very cleverly done..had fun reading your poem Tom..hope you win at the TOP.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 3:12:00 PM

Thank you Vijay, glad you liked it. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/14/2018 12:12:00 PM

You just took Rattling Rhymes to a new height, and I like thinking of you way up there, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 12:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Caren, happy you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2018 11:33:00 AM

Hey, Tom, You have elevated Mr. MacNiece a bit here... Shakespeare, Wordworth, and who? Ha, ha, just kidding. Best of luck in Nina's contest. ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 12:54:00 PM

Must be honest I'd never heard of him until I heard his verse on a dubliners track. Great poem though. Tom