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I'M Somebody

I’m somebody! Who are you? Are you somebody too? Then there’s a pair of us – do tell! We must advertise – you know! How dreary to be nobody! More worthless than a frog Who without a name - croaks all day To be a bump on a log! For: Brian Strand’s Adaptation contest Poet : Emily Dickinson Poem: I’m Nobody

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/26/2010 12:24:00 PM

So you were adapting an Emily Dickinson poem then? Such interesting contests here! HI, there, today, Lainie, as you can see I am on page two of your poetry now. This is a deligthful little one! LUv, andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/6/2009 7:47:00 AM

I just luv this one, Lainie, its so cute and inquisitive .. adorable introspection.. thankxxx for sharing and for commenting on my music ability.. its just as dear to me as my poetry... I had visions of publication at one time but the singer I wanted was committed to Gospel music only way back then.. his was the only voice with so much depth I could see singing my words... though years have passed I still have hope.. your comments are always uplifting.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/4/2009 2:12:00 PM

Great adaption of one of my favorite Dickinson poems. I think she was expressing her angst in her poem and you put a clever twist on it, Lainie! Well done! Love, carolyn

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/29/2009 4:53:00 PM

good job, I love it!!I am something? just what is to be determined.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/29/2009 1:18:00 PM

Thank you for writing this incredible poem and sharing it with us Lainie. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol

Brian Strand

Date: 10/29/2009 10:01:00 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest Elaine.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/29/2009 7:55:00 AM

Another wonderful entry to the contest, Elaine! How will you choose?? Great work~ Carrie

Eric Siedzikowski

Date: 10/29/2009 3:08:00 AM

Wonderful adaptation from "what a bore it must be boasting the livelong day like a public frog." Amazing! And the crux of this piece comes across astoundingly well.This is pure genius.I have honestly never seen this done to a poem before.That is not an easy task to perform and you did it masterfully. Sincerely,Eric

Marty Owens

Date: 10/28/2009 7:36:00 PM

Nice...enjoyed...good luck in the contest...Marty

Donna Golden

Date: 10/28/2009 5:58:00 PM

Wonderful submission, Lainie! I was going to choose Dickenson for this...now I'm not so sure. Best of luck in the contest! Hugs, Donna