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For Joseph May's Eight Words 2 Poetry Contest

The eight words used are in bold: 

Lilacs, Weary, Misty, Guitar

Cajole, Sigh, Slumber, Etching 

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The Guitar Man Mama said, “Be careful, Deary. He’ll cajole you with his singing. Of your love he'll soon grow weary. Only heartbreak he’ll be bringing.” “In your ear he’ll whisper sweet things,” Mama said. “Be careful, Deary. Etching longing on your heartstrings, his allure is almost eerie.” “Misty eyes make vision bleary. He’ll make you sigh with his guitar,” Mama said. “Be careful, Deary. Your bond with him will not go far.” “Like fragrant lilacs is the spell he casts. Then he leaves you teary. In slumber with his ghost you’ll dwell,” Mama said. “Be careful, Deary.”

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Date: 9/2/2024 3:44:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your winning work in Joseph's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your creative talent with us. Sara K
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Date: 8/28/2024 5:00:00 AM
congratulations dear poet. cheers.
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Date: 8/27/2024 7:59:00 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea, Very nicely penned, Did you base this off a song?
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Date: 8/11/2024 6:21:00 PM
What a creative idea and excellent execution! Love the rhyme and whit! Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 8/10/2024 9:26:00 AM
Drummers are no better. love it! Wonderful continuity and rhyme.
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Date: 8/9/2024 2:33:00 PM
Andrea, love the reference to "ghost." I agree for sure that we have to be very careful with attachments. I often think about why I was attracted to different people and how foolish some of my reasons were. Hopefully, we get smarter with age and experience. Smiling!
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Date: 8/9/2024 12:14:00 PM
Very lovely...your rhyme flowed really well- beautiful <3
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Date: 8/9/2024 10:21:00 AM
Nice story, Mama knows the best.
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Date: 8/9/2024 9:02:00 AM
I once wrote a poem on something like this, never posted here tho. Mama knows best but we often dont listen: sometimes we look back and think mama was right. Great use of refrain as well as word prompts! Nailed it. Would love to try this too. Sending you light. Best wishes sweet andrea
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Date: 8/9/2024 7:28:00 AM
Good story telling with this lyrical poem, Andrea.
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Date: 8/9/2024 6:19:00 AM
Mama always knows best, a great write… Beryl
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Date: 8/9/2024 3:34:00 AM
Lovely write Andrea mom of sheer wisdom many blessings
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Date: 8/9/2024 12:52:00 AM
Smart mom. I wonder if the daughter heeded and did what momma said. Thanks for sharing and it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
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