Ilene Bauer Poet Bio

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I can rhyme on a dime
And I must say that I’m
Pretty good when I put my mind to it.
I can’t cook but a book
Will entice me to look
And I’ll read if I have time to do it.

I’m a city gal, witty gal,
Not a self-pity gal,
Though I complain and I kvetch.
I’m Type-A, so my day
Doesn’t handle delay
And some frazzle’s not really a stretch.

I’m not young but I’ve clung
To the habits I’ve wrung
From my middle-class family youth.
Though I roam, when I’m home
And I’m writing a poem,
I am happiest – that is the truth.

                                  Ilene Bauer

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Sneha Rv December 9, 2017 at 11:51 AM Wowww this is such a fun poem - I love the flow and your ending! I found this when I was looking at older contests :) Ilene Bauer December 9, 2017 at 11:58 AM Wow! I haven't looked at this poem in ages, but it still sounds good to me and rings very true. Thank you for finding it and taking the time to comment...

Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2014 at 5:33 AM - Dear Ilene, enjoyable to read this again .... very well written bio! - Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd place in the bio contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus October 20, 2014 at 3:17 PM Lovely, flowing and candid write, Ilene. From your poems and comments I already know that you are a most lovely person. Congrats on your fine win. // paul

Brenda Meier-Hans October 20, 2014 at 12:49 PM Congratulations on your win with this sweet poem Ilene

Barbara Gorelick October 19, 2014 at 7:27 PM I like where you went with this, I do enjoy your wit..BG

Jan Allison October 19, 2014 at 2:26 PM Dropping back with my congrats Ilene:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Johnson October 12, 2014 at 10:49 AM Feed the need and plant the seed. And let the glory glow. And soon the deed will soon proceed and everyone will know. That what you've written had to breath life. And that there's many shades to your husband's wife. :) Peace.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 11, 2014 at 1:58 PM - You're a lovely person Ilene - And your poems are loved - Happy weekend :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian October 11, 2014 at 12:20 PM I love who you are, Ilene. Lovely poem....Sweet! :)

Dr.Ram Mehta October 11, 2014 at 11:44 AM Nice to know and appreciate the fun in the write, Ilene

Eve Roper October 11, 2014 at 9:44 AM you sound so much like me,Ilene, I enjoyed :) eve

Jan Allison October 11, 2014 at 9:05 AM Lovely bio and a fun write Ilene - i am so enjoying getting to know the poets here a bit better through their bio poems:-) hugs Jan xx