Ellen Fahey Poet Couplet

Book of Rhyme and Reason

"I never travel without my diary, one should always have
     something sensational to read.......Oscar Wilde, 1891


                                                                                           April 10, 2011
      Dear Diary,

             Though some have suggested
             I lend my thoughts to you,
             writing in a diary
             was never my thing to do.

             It felt so strange to scribble 
             my thoughts, when I took the time,
             that is, until I realized
             that God gave me the gift of rhyme.

             Now it seems that all my thoughts
             have the same sounding ends,
             and since I've joined Poetry Soup,
             I'm making lots of poet friends!

             So, if you will indulge me,
             dear book of rhyme and reason,
             I'd like to write you a couplet or two
             or even a carpe diem!

                                                                                 Always your poet,
                                             
                                                                                           Ellen 

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              Contest:  The Diary
              Sponsor: ~~ A Rambling Poet ~~
              Poet:  Ellen Fahey

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Rockman Pritts May 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM Good write Ellen. I don't keep a diary but I do have volumes of notebooks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Rockman (Randy)

Jslambert Mister Roboto April 28, 2011 at 11:18 PM nice having you here in the bowl of soup

James Foulk April 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM enjoyed reading this very much, it was a creative piece of fine poetry. thank you for commenting on Sweet Erika.

Nette Onclaud April 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM my best congrats to you for this strikingly crisp piece, ellen... yes, with my migraine and your confusion, all is well now.. you are right about joyce and her title, lol!! i think we will be more normal tomorrow, whew!! keep on writing; love your syle! :) huggs, nette

Gautami Phookan April 19, 2011 at 1:17 AM Congrats Ellen on your win in this contest. Nice write.Love, Gautami

Elaine George April 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM So light and endearing. Many congrats on your Win, dear Ellen. Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta April 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM Congratulations on the ninth place win in the contest, Ellen

Jack Horne April 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM I knew this would be a winner! Many congrats, Ellen : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM Congrats Ellen on your wonderful winning poem in The Diary contest.. first time I read this it had winner written all over it my friend.. perfection to enjoy ..

Carol Sunshine Brown April 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Ellen in Constance La France's contest "The Dairy". Love, Carol

Jack Horne April 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM Thanks, Ellen : ) This is such a unique take on the contest - I love it

Cherie Durbin April 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM P.S. Just marked you as a favorite poet. :)

Cherie Durbin April 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM This poem had me smiling, Ellen. I see a lot of myself in it. :) I'll try to get some more learning activities up soon.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM Perfection Ellen.. simply written but powerfully stated .. good luck in the contest.. luv the carpe diem .. I took four years of Latin in high school.... and brings back memories luv.. amazing lines ...happy Sunday ..luv..

Susan Palli April 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM great one! Loved it. (Soupmail)

Carolyn Devonshire April 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM Delightful, Ellen! There are times when I feel confined by thoughts that flow in rhyme. But we poets can't help thinking that way. This is a great entry for the diary contest -- definitely one of the best I've read. Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud April 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM short but sweet and lush, ellen... winning wishes to you! :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich April 11, 2011 at 10:35 PM ah, you did it so short and sweet. I really should try this one. I am so lazy!! Good luck in her contest. LUv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick April 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM Enjoyed reading this one this eve..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest..I am glad that you joined us here to share your gift that is God given..Thanks for stopping by and reading my work and leaving such a kind review..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta April 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM beautiful jottings for the diary, Good Luck in the contest, Ellen

Constance La France April 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM Thank you for supporting my contest. Wonderful!