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12/6/2025 for Drop the Cliche Poetry Contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud 

Fly Off the Handle

A wee frustration or a slight,
can cause a response so abrupt 
should your explosive fuse ignite,
and your composure then erupt, 
spawning disquietude and fright,  
our serenity to disrupt.  
I didn't buy tickets today
for a pyrotechnics display.
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Fly Off the Handle" write. Great last 2 lines... Have A Very Blessed/Happy New Year 2026 writing away...................
Crandall Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thanks, Paula, here we are -headed to 2026!
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Love your approach to this prompt. Really good , David. Congrats to you
Crandall Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I agree with Gershon. Well executed.
Crandall Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Wolf Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Love the last two lines, David. Perfect.
Crandall Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thanks, Gershon!
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