Black Eyed Susan Poet Rondeau

Drama Twins, Unmasked - Collaboration With Andrea Dietrich

I'll bring a tear to every eye,
and I can make a grown man cry.
To grip you is my specialty,
for once you are caught up in me,
strong feelings will intensify.

 
I'll make you ponder things like why
a nice guy has to cheat or lie.
I mirror sad humanity.
I'll bring a tear.

 
It's by man's flaws and sometimes by
the hand of fate that he must die.
To see man face mortality,
you'll empathize; I'm tragedy!
Have tissues ready.  Dry your eye.
I'll bring a tear.

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I’m full of fun for everyone.
Watch me now and you’ll come undone.
Test me with a humor trial - 
If you frown, you’re in denial! 
I’m a funny son-of-a-gun!

I’m full of silly, zany puns.
I’ll make you forget life’s problems.
With my antics I’ll beguile;
I’m full of fun!

For I’m Drama’s beloved son.
I’m Comedy, second to none.
Full of tricks to make you smile;
Entertaining for a while.
Don’t go yet. My gags aren’t done;
I’m full of fun!


A Double Rondeau
Part one/Andrea Dietrich
Part two/ Susan Burch
Received 4th place in  "Opposites" Collaboration Contest

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Dinda Minardi January 31, 2012 at 7:41 AM You both are talented and fantastic poets. Glad to read your collaboration! :) wonderfully penned!!!

January 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM Susan congratulations to you and Andrea on your win in Tracie's contest, you guys make a great team, keep up the great work! On behalf of Carolyn and myself we would like to thank you for your kind comments on our co-write. Alexa

Carol Sunshine Brown January 16, 2012 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on your win in Tracie's "Opposites Attract" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Fabiyas M V January 14, 2012 at 6:01 AM Congratulations on your win,Susan!

Bl Devnath January 14, 2012 at 12:43 AM Loved much and congrats on your win, my friend, bl

Kabuteng P.Ink K. January 13, 2012 at 1:49 PM I found your concept for the collab to be so cool! Awesome for you and Andrea to have thought of drama and comedy! I really enjoyed reading this double rondeau and you sure showed off the contrast between the two so well here, Susan and Andrea! Way to go for you and super congrats!! :D

Nette Onclaud January 13, 2012 at 12:04 PM the twins!.. you both revved it up with such splendid imagery and concept.. sweeet congrats to you, andie and susan! :) huggs!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 13, 2012 at 10:39 AM Congratulations on your joint win x

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 13, 2012 at 9:06 AM CONGRATS SUSAN ON 4TH PLACE WITH ANDREA ..WONDERFUL ENTRY.. AMAZING COLLAB.. SUPER WIN..

David Williams January 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM Susan and Andrea, congrats on your win, I remember this one very well..David

The Situation January 11, 2012 at 5:41 PM the form ruined a masterpiece. do it over. T. S.

Audrey Haick January 11, 2012 at 5:34 PM Not only is this great but fun to read...Still boggles my mind how opposites attract. Love the story. Best wishes for the Winners' List! Love, Annalise

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM a super awesome collab stating winner all the way ... good luck luv .. am working on mine today ..

Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2012 at 9:34 PM Yayyy, you got yours up. WAs I supposed to put the collaboration stuff in the title. I better go make sure about that!! thanks so much for coming up with your fantastic "fun" counter to my tragedy part. You are a doll, Susan.

Sara Kendrick January 10, 2012 at 2:42 PM Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Every life needs a little fun..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara Sara Kendrick January 10, 2012 at 2:47 PM Susan, Yes my mother always said the black-eyed peas were the pennies and the collards or turnips were the green backs or ones, fives, tens , and twenties..One was suppose to eat much so that one would have a large income this new year..Sara

Russell Sivey January 10, 2012 at 1:24 PM Wow, you two sure did write a fantastic poem! I really enjoyed this write immensely, it's a special poem! Comedy and Tragedy, Shakespeare's finest forms of plays! And Andrea's and Susan's finest subjects for poetry! You each did a fine job for your respective parts! Awesome Work you two!!

Carol Sunshine Brown January 10, 2012 at 12:55 PM The best to you both Andrea & Susan in the contest. Love, Carol

David Williams January 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM Susan, you both did extremely well here, drama twins is correct using the theatre masks, love it, good luck.. David

Nette Onclaud January 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM this is a double treat, susan and andie... i like the way you both made this flow with keen poetic sense.. susan, my piece for nikko was horrific, lol.. imagine the restrictions ( 1 week in the making), but fun.. i hugg you!..best winning whoots!

John Aaron Green January 10, 2012 at 7:09 AM thank you sooo much,,for reading gwen and my collab,,and commenting,,,so sweet,,this is such a great collab,,,i enjoyed this very much,,and so nice to have met you......

Jslambert Mister Roboto January 10, 2012 at 6:43 AM This is one form I do like to Fox with. Susan, ya' couldn't have picked a sharper pardner than my good buddy Andrea! Excellent stuff!

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2012 at 6:39 AM wow... and good morning SUSAN..;-) yeah.... to the poewer we poses,,, when we know how to pull of a play in our own minds... the words that hit like thunder.... i love the smiles you hand out here... cheers to you and Andrea,,,always...p.d.

Debra Squyres January 10, 2012 at 6:14 AM Wow..such a change it atmosphere between the two parts. Well done..Suspense held me in the first part and smiles came through on the second. Enjoyed !!!