Lede Buried, in I Fell

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“In the end, we all become the story we were willing to suffer for.”
“To shape a tale, to end it, the reader must reshape it.”
“He buried the lede so deep it needed an archaeological dig to find it.” - Refrased quote from various sources.

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I bowed for the story line. Hunched over in suspense, I hung-out for the punch line. The twists of plot lured me to the edge. I could see the lede lying buried below me. Reaching in to grab it, I toppled over, fell right in, and became the story line.

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/1/2025 6:15:00 AM

John, CONGRATS on your top win with this thoughtful and thought-provoking poem. Janice

John Anderson
Date: 7/1/2025 9:40:00 AM

WOW thanks very much for your feedback

Suzette Richards

Date: 6/30/2025 11:32:00 PM

Hi John, I only now see the quotes. It gives even more meaning to your winning poem. Very innovative. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my "For the story ..." contest. You were one of the few poets who read the full contest description: text and the visual prompt that lent its name to the contest.

John Anderson
Date: 6/30/2025 11:39:00 PM

WOW thanks very much. I appreciate your comments. Cheers