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Introspection

I’m a rhymer all-the-timer And a follower of rules. I’m afraid of crowded places And of virus molecules. I’m a reader and a leader In resisting any change. I’m content with my surroundings; Feel no need to rearrange. I am jealous and I’m zealous When it comes to kith and kin. I’m competitive in sports and games And always play to win. My complacence with impatience Means, for me, there is no cure And when stressed I freak out quickly. (I’m not proud of that, for sure.) Introspection and reflection Are what all these hours can do. What’s the point of all this knowledge? I don’t really have a clue.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/6/2020 6:35:00 PM

I love your use of double assonance rhymes in each opening stanza, Ilene! It has a Dickinson ring to it. I'm not much of a game player, least of all cards. But I do delight myself when I write humor that hits my funny bone. You get a first prize for this gem, Ilene. / M

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/6/2020 9:31:00 AM

I find your writing simply delightful and packs just the right amount of punch to keep it interesting. Well done, hugs Rick.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2020 5:20:00 PM

what a super bio poem Ilene - and the point of all your knowledge is you can pass it on to us in your delightful rhyming poems:-) there's a wonderful poet her name is Ilene I think that she soup's best rhyming queen:-)hugs Jan xx

John Watt

Date: 6/4/2020 5:02:00 PM

You are indeed a rhymer all-the-timer, ilene. Something I most admire about you. I picture you speaking to your husband in rhyme as you eat - "You request the butter dish? I will pass it, as you wish"... this is a lovely bio ilene, with commendable internal rhymes. This should be page one of your autobiography ~ John

Jan Allison
Date: 6/4/2020 5:16:00 PM

oh what a charming thought of Ilene talking in rhyme, that has really made me smile John. I know I think in rhyme since I've started to write poetry:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/4/2020 4:43:00 PM

This lockdown certainly makes you reflect on your life and thoughts, wondering what it all means, I don't have a clue either. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/4/2020 2:39:00 PM

It takes a lifetime to acquire, only to discover your grandchildren do not have the slightest interest as they will live in different times, but you can always find satisfaction in the fact that YOU survived whereas most of your generation have not! Aloha! Rico