Bridal Shower

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This is a new poetry form, "Trixie Bee" developed by the creative and innovative poetess Caren Krutsinger. The format is a three-stanza form, as follows:

First stanza: 9a, 9a, 4b, 4b;
Second stanza: 8c, 8c, 5d, 5d;
Third stanza¨8e, 9e, 9f, 8f

Gifts come in large, delightful packages So they will not suffer damages, Wrappings aside For anxious bride, Impatient to see what’s in store Ribbons and paper cast to floor. The box is open Gift is not broken~~ Hiding any disappointment Bride will feign plenty of excitement, And quickly move on to the next gift Which gives her spirit a new lift. FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand's "Rime Me" Poetry Contest written August 14, 2021 [with special thanks to Caren Krutsinger for her "Trixie Bee" poetry format]

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/15/2021 11:49:00 AM

Clever!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 12:14:00 PM

Thanks, Rico. I like the format a lot, but it proved more difficult than I thought it would be.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/15/2021 3:36:00 AM

I am thrilled that you not only tried the Trixie Bee but you totally mastered it! You have done an incredible job Hank and Trixie and I both thank you!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 10:13:00 AM

No, thank you, Caren! I sincerely hope the Trixie Bee will be granted "New Type of Poem" status. It is certainly worthy. Frankly, I enjoyed working with it, but I can tell you it is NOT easy! Sometimes one syllable can throw me into a tailspin. Very creative of you, Caren...why am I not surprised??????? I hope Emile Pinet gives it a try, too.