Get Real

To enter some of the poetry contests 
you would need an English degree. 
Even dear old Shakespeare 
would be confused, 
and put down his quill and leave.
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October 16, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Dear John, lol! This made me smile! I think often about how shakespeare would react to certain things. I once received a poem which was very interesting about contests. It was for a contest i sponsored called “ NA” so basically i received poems that got NA and this poet made some valid points. I dont remember the poet but the poem i do remember. Pleasure visiting you today
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October 17, 2024 at 9:37 AM
I do find some of the poetry contests confusing,more like sitting for an exam thank you for your visit Ink.
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October 14, 2024 at 1:35 PM
My goodness, John you are making me smile (and laugh too). It's funny to me how many people write for the contests. I actually don't understand the challenge, but what do I know? There are a lot of reasons for writing, but I think the best is to share something heartfelt and real. "Each to his own," he said as he kissed the cow.
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October 15, 2024 at 8:43 AM
If it made you smile then my objective has been achieved, give my regards to Hazel brother Duke lol.
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October 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Hello John, What a joy to read. I do not enter too many poetry contests because I have too many other poem ideas that are rattling in my head and not for contests. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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October 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Hi Daniel, wise choice Autumn blessings to you as well.
Allison Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 10:01 AM
made me smile on so many levels john:-) write on my friend if its for a contest fine if its because you need to write then write on and never be de turd from posting:-) hugs jan xx
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October 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Jan I given up on the contests, there more like taking an exam. You should start one maybe a Christmas limerick.
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October 14, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Brother John, it’s not an English degree you need to enter some of the contests, it’s broad shoulders…. Sis Beryl
Allison Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
lol
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October 14, 2024 at 9:25 AM
I've certainly learnt that sister Beryl.
Lawless Avatar
October 14, 2024 at 8:22 AM
HEY....DON'T DROP THAT QUILL....just take the contest theme and have some fun with it. I often use them on poems that I don't enter but do post.
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October 14, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Hang on a minute, now where did I leave my Quill. Hopefully see you in the next contest, have a lovely evening John
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