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Bridal Shower

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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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.