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I Started a Joke

I started a joke because I was bound

to be a comedian! No one laughed -

though one person made a small snorting sound!

I started a joke because I was bound

to be funny, but now it’s going around

that I’m just daft and no good at my craft.

I started a joke because I was bound

to be a comedian; no one laughed!


Nov. 29, 2017  for the "I Started a Joke" Contest of  Maria Williams

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Line Gauthier

April 10, 2018 at 7:26 PM

Well crafted, Andrea. Beautiful flow.

Anand Parmale

December 5, 2017 at 12:17 AM

Unique as usual dear andrea

Len Gasun

December 4, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Such a very creative triolet and a very entertaining read my dear friend, Andrea. Contest was judged or not, it was already a winner in my book. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a great week to you and your family! love lots always, Leonora

CayCay Godwin

December 3, 2017 at 12:18 AM

p.s. every time I read the contest requirements, I hear the Brother's Gibb singing the song, then I get lost listening. It is a problem!

CayCay Godwin

December 3, 2017 at 12:16 AM

Darn your muse can work thru any writing jam! It never fails to show - you can pull out a poetic response, like a boxer pulls a controlled, unexpected punch from seemingly no where (is that an accurate boxing metaphor? I've no clue, can't watch men, no, people, hit each other OR the entertained faces.) I digress. If I had to muse bet one Soup person, 100% of the time, you'd be my poet choice. Not that I'm encouraging gambling. Another good time for me ... CayCay