Lin Lane Poet Lyric

Let the Good Times Roll

Anacreontic Verse
  Let The Good Times Roll

1t's Mardi Gras time
  in New Orleans
    the French say
      laissez les
        bons temps rouler 
        let the good times roll.
         they roll in the streets
       nights of revelry
     Bourbon Street throngs
    of people dancing
   merriment, laughter
    alias Fat Tuesday
      parades, drinking
       such debauchery
         throws of beads
           to half naked
          women who scream 
         and shout, Hey Mister
       throw me something
      rewarded with smiles
     A time for fun like
      no place else.
       City Care Forgot?
        only on the day
         care does not exist

            10/26/15

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Kim Merryman November 20, 2015 at 9:11 PM Great write, Lin! The swaying of the words in your poem kind of reminds me of an undulating crowd of people, like you would see at Mardi Gras. Congrats on your win! Love, KIm Lin Lane November 21, 2015 at 3:24 AM Hi, Kim. It does kind of go that way..and there are lots of crowds. Thank you.

Sara Kendrick November 20, 2015 at 3:12 PM Anacreontic verse a new adventure for most of us but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Lin Lane November 20, 2015 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Sara. It was fun but I haven't attempted another.

Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 3:37 PM lovely lyric and I like the way you structured this Lin - congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 3:40 PM Thank you, Jan.

Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM Hi Lin: A beautiful description of Mardi Gras in all its glory. Great Win! Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 3:40 PM Thanks, Ralph. I appreciate your comments.

Sandra Haight November 19, 2015 at 9:06 AM Very creative in description of the joy of Mardi Gras, Lin, and I like the shape of your poem that seems to roll and dance with the movement of that joy. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Sandra. Glad you noticed ;)

James Inman November 19, 2015 at 8:07 AM Lin, never been, until now. Upbeat lovely write. Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 8:32 AM thanks, James.. but don't go at Mardi Gras.. you won't get to enjoy the city as it really is.

Balveen Cheema November 19, 2015 at 6:56 AM Congrats Lin! How beautifully is the revellery described!

Nette Onclaud November 19, 2015 at 2:24 AM happiness so finely expressed, lin.. super congrats and huggs! Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 5:05 AM Thanks a lot, Nette..

Michael Tor November 19, 2015 at 12:59 AM Tres bien Lin!! Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 5:05 AM Merci beaucoup.

Michael Tor November 19, 2015 at 12:57 AM What a place to be Lin enjoyed. Congratulations on your win! Lin Lane November 19, 2015 at 5:04 AM Thank you very much.

Skat A November 18, 2015 at 8:10 PM Lin, Congratulations in Edward Ebbs, AV1 Contest. HUGS **SKAT** Lin Lane November 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM thanks skat

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 18, 2015 at 7:33 PM Congratulations Lin Lin Lane November 18, 2015 at 8:29 PM Thank you, Nayda.

Edward Ebbs November 18, 2015 at 6:18 PM I am happy with all the enteries, congratulations on your well deserved win...thank you for participating! Lin Lane November 18, 2015 at 8:28 PM Thank you, Ed... and thanks for hosting.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 26, 2015 at 8:44 AM Lin, I like the French phrase adds color to the poem and the energy oozing from your poem combined with the way you formatted it!~Olive Eloisa =`) Lin Lane October 26, 2015 at 8:50 AM G'morning, Olive. It's an action packed 2 weeks in the city, and we need lots of energy to keep up with parades and formal balls! Thank you for liking it and for noticing the rolling format. I wasn't sure anyone would get it.

Anna Hopper October 26, 2015 at 7:30 AM Nice! I love the touch of French Lin Lane October 26, 2015 at 7:37 AM Thanks, Anna. A section of New Orleans is known as the Vieux Carre'...French Quarter. It's a city filled with heritage and steeped in history. I'm glad you like this one. ~ Lin ~

Demetrios Trifiatis October 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM Merci mon amie Lin, c'est fantastique! Wonderfully done, Lin! Enjoyed it! Lin Lane October 26, 2015 at 6:57 AM vous etes si bon, mon ami. vous etes compliment est la bienvenue...merci beaucoup!

Kevin Leake October 26, 2015 at 2:39 AM I enjoyed this lyric Lin, Very well written Kevin Lin Lane October 26, 2015 at 6:51 AM Hi, Kevin. I appreciate your read and kind remarks. ~ Lin ~