sara Etgen-Baker Poet Shadorma

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Poem submitted to "Word of the Year" poetry contest, Sotto Poet, sponsor, January 5, 2025. 

 

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*Rage bait screams~
We bite like hooked fish.
The reel spins.
Chew, chew, chew.
Fury feeds algorithms.
The screen glares crimson.

*Rage bait is The Oxford English Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2025 and is defined as online content designed to provoke anger or outrage, typically to increase engagement. (Source: indianaexpress.com and dictionary.com)

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Line Gauthier January 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM well penned ~ inspired

Paige Hind January 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM You made a good point.

Joe Maverick January 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM It carries weight..And no doubt your Lined will reely land , a prize quite fine.'

Gershon Wolf January 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM Oh, well. .. My word of the year has no chance. It's 'Trump.' ~ N. Korr Echt

Terry Flood January 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM Rage Bait… great term, and a great choice for the contest, Sara. Best of luck. Terry sara Etgen-Baker January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM thanks for dropping by, Terry, and for your positive comments. Happy New Year!

Paula Goldsmith January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM What a great read/picture/information.   "Good Luck" I did " Are You Insultive?" I did enjoy reading... Have a Blessed Day/Week Writing Away.................... sara Etgen-Baker January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM thank you, sweet Paula....glad you enjoyed the poem...enjoy your upcoming weekend, hugs, Sara