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For the Journal, Junk, Jagged Words Poetry Contest of Constance La France

One Man Trash Another Treasure Stock Illustrations – 2 One ...

A rhymed acrostic with 14 -syllable lines _____________________________________________________&

Junk

"One man's trash is another man's treasure" Old English Proverb

Just because you think some thing is too old or has become
Useless doesn’t mean it should be tossed out. Here is a hint:
Never think another would not want it. You might feel dumb
Knowing an old record you’d thrown away was worth a mint!
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La France Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Andrea, so many precious things are tossed out in the garbage or sent to second hand shops, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance
One Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Narain Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 9:43 AM
I love the poem and the picture, Thats what my friends used to tease my paintings with,
Mitra Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Oh again your piece stands out. A thoughtful concise write, unique rhyming , you have a beautiful mind ..
Canerdy Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 8:37 AM
Excellent entry, Andrea. Reminds me of true stories I've heard~~about trashed items that turned out to be worth a fortune! Janice
Ricci Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 3:47 AM
Good Morning Andrea. Hi. Your format is in perfect form and you truly managed it to flow with coherence and clarity. Truly. Yes, nothing could ever be trash or junk because it will always serve a purpose. Thank you for sharing your talent. Have a wonderful day and week. Blessings always. (smile)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 9:35 AM
This is so true, In Malta when we want to get rid of what we don't want, we put it on the pavement and write a note. "Bulky Refuse". Blessings
Pandit Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:04 AM
I like your take on this theme, Andrea. Some call it junk--for some it may be treasure.
One Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 3:06 AM
So true and clever take on the contest..
Empress Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 12:32 AM
This is so profound and so true and very well said, a very wise acrostic! I absolutely love this and I agree with everything you’ve said there. Theres always someone that would appreciate us more , even if one tosses out someone they should know. And this line, Useless doesn’t mean it should be tossed out. Here is a hint:” hits hard! Along with the hint youve passed on.Couldnt have said it any better: and i love the fact that this flows so seamlessly! Brilliant one dear Andrea.
Sharma  Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Oh my, this is indeed a very thought-provoking and deep acrostic, dear Andrea! You've said it all so well, in a creative and intriguing manner.. That we must not be negligent of things and what seems to be trash for us might worth millions for others.. We should take every opportunity as a learning phase.. This applies to so many dynamics in life.. A brilliant poem, truly!
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