Literary Giant

His Victorian times were in need of reform. 
He wrote of orphans out in a storm
With no fleece coats to keep them warm,
And a miserable miser counting his gold.
Charles Dickens' topics were true and bold.



Written for Brian's contest  6th place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations Joyce, on your success in Brian Strand’s “A LITERARY LOVE AFFAIR” contest with your Literary Giant poem about Charles Dickenson. It's easy to see why you are in the winner’s circle. Your poetic skills excel. Lovingly, Dane Ann
K. Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM
This just made me smile :) so true indeed...congrats with your win with this one, Joyce :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 11:54 PM
JOyce, you chose a very worth topic and it's a worthy win! LUv, andrea
George   Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Joyce. Charles Dickens' is one of my favorites. Such a storyteller.! You have painted the scene so perfectly with this concise narrative. Thank you for sharing your poetic gift once again. Love, Lainie
Dufresne Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 4:44 PM
yes Joyce... Well done! and congratulations to you. Happy for you in your win!-Robert
Strand Avatar
January 1, 2010 at 2:39 AM
Congrats on you success in my contest Joyce Rgds Brian.My latest contest Flow ,River,Flow is now open
Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Love Dickens and love your tribute to him. And joyce, don't worry. I have LOTS of poems about Callie and my two new cats that cannot even come close to replacing her!! I just don't want to overwhelm the board here with my many cat poems and other poems. LUv, andrea
Strand Avatar
December 25, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Thank you for the welome blog comments Joyce and for your info therein.Rgds Brian
Kendrick Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Great write in this one. Good luck in the contest. Keep the creative and magical pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
Strand Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Joyce.Rgds Brian
Owens Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Enjoyed reading tonight...good luck in the contest...Marty
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