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Experience overrules prescription of form when euphony carries off a poem beyond the norm a poulter's measure is a couplet form p(couplets of 12 syllables,alternating with 14,often used for serious statements or for burlesque. Brian Strand 2011

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Date: 12/22/2011 1:20:00 PM
Now this is my kinda poem brian..And congrats on the win here..!
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Date: 12/21/2011 6:02:00 PM
cool thought. congrats on your win!
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Date: 12/21/2011 5:09:00 AM
Congratulations Brian x
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Date: 12/21/2011 4:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in ^Rick Parise's "Poetry On Poetry" contest Brian. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2011 2:39:00 AM
Very nice Brian.Congrats on your 2nd place win.
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Date: 12/21/2011 1:39:00 AM
Brian congrats on your win..David
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Date: 12/20/2011 10:29:00 PM
oh, brian... this is fascinating! ..my special congrats to you! :) huggs!
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Date: 12/20/2011 10:02:00 PM
Congratulations Brian on a beautifully written piece.
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Date: 12/20/2011 9:36:00 PM
I remember your contest a long time ago on poulter's measure, Brian. Good way to employ that form. A big congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/24/2010 12:07:00 PM
aah yes, and we call it poetic license.. I do it to the exteme.. pushing the norm..
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Date: 1/23/2010 1:11:00 PM
Twelve, fourteen for the short write is that correct? Then fourteen, twelve for the long write. Keep the informative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/23/2010 12:14:00 PM
Yes, euphony RULES!! Thanks for the HM, Brian!
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Date: 1/23/2010 10:51:00 AM
Your words are interestingly true Brian... great couplet form used... enjoyed.. blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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