Garage Sale Special

For sale a bunch of fine unused words, many misspelled
Poet can’t uses them; mind is on strike, the pen has been stilled

These words never used for they never quite seemed to fit
Got them online; advertisement said they were a complete poetry kit

Can’t send them back because I did use a few; the remainder unused
Selling at half price; many are funny words which will leave you amused
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Chuan Seng Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Wow, mister you're an unrivalled master.... Weaving everyday words into amusing tales.. Great unique style, fantastic spin in this tale.. Love reading and can't stop smiling your tales.. Especially the tongue in cheek We Are Number One! Do keep 'em coming.... keep 'em coming..!
Bennett Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 10:43 PM
Thank you so much for the kind word you have written on several of my writes because they truly mean a lot to me. I have not written much for the last several months as my mind no longer functions as it once did mostly I believe due to medications which I think that my muse must also be on.
Gifford Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 8:24 AM
Donald, I liked your poem. Very creative and full of humor. I'll buy your left over funny words! You might like my poem "Playing with Words" :)
Gifford Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 2:18 PM
How rewarding it is to hear that you have read almost all that I have posted! I've only been here such a short time and you honor me in this way! Thank you. I joined for the specific reason to share my poetry with others. That makes me happy. Someone invited me to join a contest. I don't remember who. But I am not professional poet. I don't know most of the types, except rhymes and free verse. I just write what I feel. I wouldn't stand a chance against other poets who know what they are doing.
Bennett Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Darlene; I have already read most all that you have posted. I like your work because you have proven yourself to be a gifted poet. Keep the ink flowing my friend.
Posey Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 5:51 AM
Creativity unsurpassed... Well done, my friend.... I will take a few off your hands... I've picked all the rhyming dictionaries clean.... Congratulations ..... Jake
Mitchell Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM
This is amusing, and worthy of your win! Those darn "poetry kits" will get ya everytime. I am glad I found this poem. You made me smile! ......Also, thank you for your comment on my poem.
Andresen Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem!! Happy for you. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 4:40 AM
Congratulations on your win Donald xx
Bennett Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Thanks to all who have offered congrats
Sweetheart Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 11:24 PM
CONGRATS DONALD ON AN EXCELLENT WRITE AND WIN LUV ..
A   Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM
DONALD.. Congratulations with your awesome poem, in my sisters "A Poets Garage Sale" contest.. :-)had fun reading every poem.... always~ PD
Kendrick Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Congrats on your winning work...Way to go..Sara
Brown Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Congratulations on your poems win in ~SKAT's~ "Garage Sale" contest Donald. Love, Carol
A  Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM
D, thanks 4 the support and win* Siddy
Bennett Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Thank you.
O'Leary Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I'm amused already... I guess you used some of those unused words here! Nice poem... Terry
Grisetti Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM
And you have left me amused. Thank you.
Susan Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM
I love your 2nd verse! good luck in the contest :) p.s. soupmail
Bennett Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM
I want to thank you for you for your kind comments and advice. I appreciate both.
Dolly Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Hehehe...I dig it! Hands down, I'd buy a Poetrrry kiiit.
A   Avatar
September 29, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Donald, i love your entry.. good luck.. always~ PD
Ellison Avatar
September 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM
"mind is on strike" LOL Been there! Very clever creative piece, my friend!
Andresen Avatar
September 29, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Do not sell them - use them another time .... good to have some in reserve. :) Have a lovely weekend. - Love oxox Anne-Lise :)
Kirkwood Avatar
September 29, 2012 at 2:06 AM
absolutely fabulous. have you been the poet, hid from us? let me gander, before i waste any time, to peruse your work, and appreciate your rhymes.
Barr Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 10:21 PM
This is the plight of the poet who can't find a poem. It has happened to me. Thank you for your comments on The Basement Room. Linda
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