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A Tarzan Whimp

A TARZAN WHIMP Some folks see me as a JUMBO SHRIMP But a TARZAN WHIMP is who I be Who cares what others say? Not I! LORD, LEAVE LOSERS to speculate How a short woman could have goals so high MANY MAGICAL, MYSTERIOUS MOUNTAINS I scale Much to the dismay of IGNORANT WISEMEN Watch me paddle my canoe around the world SEE SUPERMAN SIGH as I leap over tall buildings My adventurous spirit knows no limits So just sit back, naysayers, and watch me fly * By Carolyn Devonshire for Charles Henderson’s “Free For All, Do as You Please” contest. Contest requires three examples of alliteration and three examples of oxymorons to be written in caps.

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/8/2010 1:04:00 AM

Wonderful take you did in Charles' challenge Carolyn ;) enjoyed reading the oxymorons you put in here--nikko :)

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/28/2010 12:29:00 PM

Love it!!! GO LADIES! Light & Love

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 8/24/2010 10:00:00 PM

Great write, Carolyn! I think the best known oxymoron is "Military Intelligence". However, I have written a new poem for Charles' contest as the first one was not Free Verse. I didn't have to use Jumbo Shrimp in this one. Let me know what you think. Good Luck. Dan C

Christopher Rogers

Date: 8/24/2010 1:03:00 PM

Hello Carolyn. This is the first poem I have read from your collection, and I LOVE IT! You're correct-we do have similar style, imagery, and subject matter. I will continue to enjoy your work I'm sure. So...SWING ON MISS TARZAN!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 8/22/2010 3:33:00 PM

Nice entry for the contest. Good luck, my friend. You go girl...paddle that canoe and leap those buildings. You have many talents and strengths. Poetry and canoing are just two to name a few. Smiles, Dane Ann

Gert W. Knop

Date: 8/22/2010 8:41:00 AM

Soup mail true, Carolyn! Nice Alliteration And wish you all the best of luck for the contest! keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow Monday! And thanks for your kind comments!...Love, Gert

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/21/2010 10:26:00 AM

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Michael J. Falotico

Date: 8/21/2010 5:31:00 AM

EXCellent write!!!! I love this ....always Michael

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 8/21/2010 12:42:00 AM

This is the Caroline i know,the one who made me believe so much in me..beautiful spirit set free. .Hugs my dear friend,tmfs,Cuchi.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/20/2010 8:24:00 PM

YOu are on a roll this week, CArolyn. I think this free verse contest is bringing out some great imagery from poets! Especially in the oxymoron area. Good luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea ps. I am glad you knew DR.Kildare. we are really old when half the poets did not have a clue who I was talking about EEGADS

John Freeman

Date: 8/20/2010 7:03:00 PM

Now this is a free verse, has something to say. Good job, Agape, Moses

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/20/2010 3:59:00 PM

Wow what words woven where wit was working!!

Lynette Chachere

Date: 8/20/2010 3:51:00 PM

this has an awesome flow to it, Carolyn. & you sound serious. your flying too high in the sky of dreams for us to see you(: ~Always&Forever

John Rhinem

Date: 8/20/2010 3:48:00 PM

Smile ~ "Yes, 'Beautiful'" ~ "Hello Again Precious and Lovely Carolyn Devonshire!!!" ~ What a wonderful write of believing within oneself and at the same time dear gifted lady, letting others know just how very strong and I am certain, blessed and extremely capable of grand achievements "You Are" ~ "Excellent and Powerful Write" ~ As Always, "My Love and Warmth to You and Yours," John! ~ Now go get Superman and show him, "Who's The Boss?" ~ Smile, "I Love You Dear Carolyn;" Bye!:) ~

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/20/2010 12:06:00 PM

sounds like a whiper snapper to me. wow you've been practicing and it show. a little no a lot less shy. adventurous? yes. creative? yes. great work John H Loving III

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/20/2010 10:56:00 AM

Carolyn interesting one you got here, thoroughly enjoyed this write.. All the best for the contest, love Wilma

Tobey Hill

Date: 8/20/2010 10:46:00 AM

I enjoyed this read..good luck in the contest..TAH