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Carolyn Devonshire

I'M a Three

Born too austere,
even dear ones
her sneer evoked.


*Birthday is July 14.  7 + 1 + 4 = 12  so  1 + 2 = 3

Written September 28, 2014

Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2014

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October 7, 2014 at 2:49 PM

Genius way you have chosen to let us know your birth day. Congrats on your win. Sorry for late. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl

October 6, 2014 at 6:05 PM

Thank you for the smile you put on my face, Carolyn. Never heard of this form, but I love its contents! Congrats on a lovely win. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

October 6, 2014 at 12:17 PM

Congratulations on this fine entry winning Carolyn. I agree, we think alike as I said we are kindred spirits. Thank you for your comment about my poem too. Blessings, Connie

October 4, 2014 at 4:16 PM

I am not familiar with this form, but I love what you did with it. Congratulations.

October 4, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Stopping back with my congratulations.....hugs Tim

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

October 4, 2014 at 10:51 AM

And back wid huge congrats Carolyn on this lovely winning poem in the new form!

October 4, 2014 at 8:13 AM

Congratulations Carolyn, this is a neat form well executed, thank you for the education. A great win.

Brenda Meier-Hans

October 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

Brilliant little humor poem Carolyn. I can imagine how difficult this would be yet you did a job. Congratulations on your win.

October 4, 2014 at 5:50 AM

Enjoyed your humor, Carolyn, congrats on the win,

October 4, 2014 at 4:08 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

October 4, 2014 at 1:51 AM

I am not crazy for this form, but you did it to perfection, Carolyn. Congrats on your win! You have a great number too!!

Carolyn Devonshire

October 4, 2014 at 5:28 AM

Thank you, Andrea. This form seemed best to me as a "three." I did check out the kimo and sijo, but found no inspiration there. Thanks again, Carolyn

September 28, 2014 at 7:45 AM

Ah never seen this form before. You are a wonderful 3 and it is a pleasure to read and know you. three cheers :)

September 28, 2014 at 6:37 AM

Beautiful and rich..a perfect three....hugs Tim

September 28, 2014 at 6:15 AM

love the humour here Carolyn and the form never seen it before:-) good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

September 28, 2014 at 5:12 AM

A good thought in 3 lines, best wishes for the contest

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

September 28, 2014 at 4:54 AM

sorry not haiku but the amazing n unique new form!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

September 28, 2014 at 4:49 AM

Witty n brilliant is ur haiku Carolyn! Glad to know u r a three , I too m a three! Good wishes!

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