Lee Ramage Poet Quintain (English)

Almost Picture Perfect

Rain has been plentiful lately, the grass is emerald green,
A beautiful lush carpet, thoughts of a Monet it does evoke,
Four acres of rolling land comprises our country scene,
Our home on the hill is partially hidden, not by Ash or Oak,
It’s really quite simple, our josh darn lawnmower’s broke.



Written by Lee Ramage
For Francine Robert’s contest
“One English Quintain”
Placement: Third

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Carol Sunshine Brown September 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM Congratulations on your placement in Francine's "One English Quintain" contest Lee. Love, Carol Lee Ramage September 6, 2011 at 9:35 PM Thanks Carol. Nice to see the contests getting judged more quickly. Lee

Barbara Gorelick September 6, 2011 at 9:20 AM Got me with the last line! congrats! BG Lee Ramage September 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM It was true, while my husband rushed to complete our front deck, he thought he'd leave the lawn until last minute before company arrived... that's when he discovered the lawnmower was broken. YUK. thanks for your comments. Lee

David Williams September 6, 2011 at 3:15 AM hey Lee congrats on another brilliant win..David Lee Ramage September 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM Just lucky lately, thanks so much David. Lee

Caryl Ramsdale September 6, 2011 at 2:04 AM Congratulations on your placement in Francine Robert's One English Quintain poetry contest. Lee Ramage September 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM Thanks Caryl. Lee

Shani Fassbender September 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM Lee, this is so poetically flowing and puts you in this beautiful place...then the last phrase funnies are laugh out loud perfect! Congrats on your placement in this contest! Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 11:22 PM Thanks Shani so much. It really is based on a true story, you should have seen how long our grass was. Much appreciated. Lee

John Freeman September 5, 2011 at 9:28 PM Any excuse will do Lee, Smile. Congratulations on your third place. Agape, Moses Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM My pleasure! thanks Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM CONGRATS LEE ON THIRD PLACE WITH ANOTHER GRAND ENTRY LUV.. Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 11:20 PM Thanks again Linda-Marie. greatly appreciated. Lee

Debbie Guzzi September 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM sounds like my house 1 whole week to take care of the yard [no power hurricane] and the mower breaks! GAH! Nice win! Light & Love Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 11:20 PM Debbie, was so glad to hear you were safe and sound. A little grass is but a mere inconvenience in the grand scheme of things. Thanks so much. Lee

Joyce Johnson September 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM I knew this would be a winner Lee. congratulations. Joyce Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM Thanks so much Joyce, appreciate your optimism. Appreciate you taking the time to provide me feedback. Lee

Francine Roberts September 5, 2011 at 8:17 PM congrats on your third place win in the contest Lee, laughed out loud at your last line Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 8:24 PM Thanks so much Francine, and its a totally true story. It took my Hubbie 4 truck loads of grass to clear the yard, almost sold the crop for hay to a farmer... ;) Thanks again. Lee

Dinda Minardi September 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM hahaha... enjoyed this one, too. Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM Glad to make you smile. Lee

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM Haha, that last line sure made me snicker, what a very enlightening twist ;) Very descriptive write that I really enjoyed, Lee :D Wish you the best in the contest :D Lee Ramage September 5, 2011 at 3:45 PM Its a true story, glad you found it funny. Lee

Carolyn Devonshire September 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM GREAT punch line, Lee. Francine will love the humor. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn Lee Ramage September 1, 2011 at 9:44 PM Thanks Carolyn, unfortunately it is a true story... just got our lawnmower fixed today, feels like we were haying. Love Lee

Wilma Neels August 31, 2011 at 12:13 PM This one is so cute Lee, I especially love the ending.. good luck for the contest ;) tc Wilma Lee Ramage August 31, 2011 at 10:37 PM Thanks Wilma, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Its funny... but true! Lee

Joyce Johnson August 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM You managed to amuse us in five lines. Very fine job. Good luck. Lee Ramage August 31, 2011 at 10:36 PM Thanks Joyce,I'd be laughing but its true! ;) Lee

Tracy Edwards August 31, 2011 at 9:26 AM Very cool Lee xxx Lee Ramage August 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM thanks Tracie, you should just see our yard, there are weeds over a foot high in spots.... we're renting a lawnmower today. Ours is being repaired ...3 weeks later. Take care Lee

Dr.Ram Mehta August 31, 2011 at 7:15 AM Wonderful entry to the contest with imagery suggestive of the advent of fall Lee Ramage August 31, 2011 at 7:53 AM Thank you for your kind comments. Lee