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Maybe I Am No Poet At All

This poem was a forest fire; it burned me up as I read it I was supposedly the writer. But was I? Voices inside me are laughing, taking credit, kicking me to the curb. My next poem is a blizzard. She whirls me into a whiteness. This turns into marshmallow crème. I am quiet for a second, Landing in a drift, head first, but there is no coolness. Snow without coldness is not a poem at all. It’s a fake poem like fake news. I believe it best to give up now. Maybe I am no poet at all but a prancing pony Two steeds prance up. Dragging Cinderella’s coach. Do not use Cinderella! My muse says meanly. I stick out my tongue. Cinderella, Cinderella, Cinderella. I am easily distracted when imagination is giving me instruction.

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Date: 8/1/2020 12:56:00 PM
What an imagination Caren, congrats on POTD
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/1/2020 1:15:00 PM
Thank you John. It was a huge honor.
Date: 7/30/2020 6:47:00 AM
Caren, without your imagination we just would not have the poem, so a poet you be, and a darn marvelous one at that : )
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2020 12:54:00 PM
Thank you so much Indiana! I am so glad you stopped by.
Date: 7/28/2020 11:26:00 AM
Congratulations Caren on POTD! You surely are a poet in every way and more. Your imagination takes us on quite a ride. Enjoyed this, as always.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:57:00 AM
Thank you Sandra. I truly do appreciate it. Some days I lambast myself thinking "you think THAT is poetry?" and other times I think "where did that one come from? That one is brilliant." Snicker. Snicker. I did not realize this one would be so well received, and I was delighted of course!
Date: 7/25/2020 11:20:00 AM
You are a poet and a great one too.. Congrats on POTD..
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/26/2020 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Silent One. This means a lot!
Date: 7/23/2020 8:48:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD and very unique! May God Bless you and keep you safe and your family!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/23/2020 5:06:00 PM
Thank you Daniel.
Date: 7/23/2020 5:08:00 AM
Congratulations Caren on POTD - you poetry is great and always so different! Blessings, Jennifer.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/23/2020 5:07:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer. Different is what we strive for- me and my variety of personalities.
Date: 7/22/2020 6:45:00 PM
Loved the ending clincher, Caren, wondrously beautiful, my compliments on your honorable POTD -- Aloha~@William
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thank you so much William!
Date: 7/22/2020 5:36:00 PM
Congratulations Caren on POTD...Well done
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thank you Arturo.
Date: 7/22/2020 4:12:00 PM
Spot on wonderful poem, Caren. Congratulations on POTD-Well deserved!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:16:00 PM
Thank you Warren.
Date: 7/22/2020 1:50:00 PM
The last line tied it all together, good work Caren, congratulations...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:16:00 PM
Thank you Charlie
Date: 7/22/2020 1:41:00 PM
I love your sense of humour, Caren:) A delight to read. Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:16:00 PM
Thank you Paul.
Date: 7/22/2020 11:08:00 AM
Wow, Caren! With imagery and humor abound, you have described so perfectly how I have felt (and I'm sure most poets) many times over. Congrats on POTD! a fave....Blessings, Rhonda xx
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:16:00 PM
Thank you so much Rhonda.
Date: 7/22/2020 9:59:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:17:00 PM
Thank you Heidi
Date: 7/22/2020 9:17:00 AM
Caren, this is dreamy, fun, and clever, something many poets wonder about. So happy to see you honored with POTD, congratulations!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:17:00 PM
Thank you John.
Date: 7/22/2020 8:42:00 AM
I love your poem. It was very good and congratulations for POTD! God Bless you!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:18:00 PM
Thank you Daniel.
Date: 7/22/2020 8:14:00 AM
Absolutely delightful! Congratulations!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:18:00 PM
Thank you Sunlight.
Date: 7/22/2020 7:35:00 AM
A big congratulations, my friend! Your imagination by heaps and bounds a-muse-ing!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2020 11:19:00 PM
Thank you Kim. This was so totally unexpected!
Date: 7/21/2020 11:12:00 PM
Hurrah dear Caren for a well deserved POTD for you are the most fabulous poet my friend. Many congrats! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/21/2020 11:22:00 PM
Thank you Ann. I was thrilled to death for this honor.
Date: 7/21/2020 9:28:00 PM
Hey, back again, jumping on the bandwagon to congratulate you on POTD, Caren! Happy for you! :) gw
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/21/2020 10:41:00 PM
Thank you my friend! I am shocked you could get on this site yesterday. I could not!
Date: 7/19/2020 8:31:00 PM
Lol. I love the humor in this piece. I think we may all relate to this happening at one time or another Caren. Congratulations on having this honored with POTD! xxoo
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 8:54:00 PM
Thank you so much!
Date: 7/19/2020 7:45:00 PM
You have such a Wonderful Imagination. :) This is cute, clever and creative. I love everything about it. You are an amazing poetess. Truly. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 8:54:00 PM
Thank you Brandy!
Date: 7/19/2020 2:42:00 PM
good one, Caren, congratulations on POTD
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 8:54:00 PM
Thank you Eve!
Date: 7/19/2020 11:18:00 AM
Caren, your muse must be named Whimsy. But, beneath all of that whimsy is depth - a peek into the mind of a poet - yes poet - and the process of creating poetry. I do love your last line and most creative imagery. Congratulations on your POTD.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 9:10:00 PM
Thank you Sam
Date: 7/19/2020 10:15:00 AM
Another great poem from a wonderfully creative poetess. congrats on your POTD!!!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 9:10:00 PM
Thankyou Jeanne
Date: 7/19/2020 10:05:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Every writer doubts themselves from time to time. Let our doubts spur us onto greater things.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/19/2020 9:10:00 PM
Thank you WA
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