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Me In the Third Person

Strange thought just entered my head What if I critiqued my own poems D'ya think I'd really be tough on myself Or would you detect a slight bias tone Tried using the criteria of accepted norms I'd be down at the bottom, no bones But for humorous verse and originality Call me Oliver Wendell Holmes First I followed time honoured patterns Of poets that have gone before But that's not what makes a poet of note Originality is what raises his score So go ahead and break all the rules That have been in place forever Develop your style of creative writing And be proud of your endeavour

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Date: 3/15/2023 12:58:00 PM
I am proud of my poems. Good or bad their still mine. There are no rules in poetry. Writing poetry is we're the fun is at. Sharing is a bonus.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/15/2023 2:06:00 PM
Bang on David! Well said my friend!
Date: 2/12/2023 4:44:00 PM
Hello Happy Jack, i am proud of my endeavour. This is also my fav. Love Darlene xxxx-oooo.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/13/2023 8:23:00 AM
Hello Happy Jack, this is both our fav. We both havethe same fav. love, Darlene xxxxx -oooo.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/12/2023 5:26:00 PM
LOL My stuff is my fave too! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Date: 2/12/2023 8:00:00 AM
Your poetry is always a delight Jack. Poetry wasn't meant to be judged, it is just meant to be enjoyed. Following THAT rule, your poems pass with flying colors. ! Hope you're having a good day Jack.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/12/2023 8:45:00 AM
Sweetness plus a whole big Australian bunch! You sure make my heart smile! Lovesies, Happy Jack XOX
Date: 2/12/2023 7:51:00 AM
I hate rules of any kind Jack. Be your own man and to hell with the rest. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/12/2023 7:58:00 AM
WOW Me too... screw the rules eh (Canadian)! Happy Sunday Sir Thomas!!!
Date: 2/12/2023 5:22:00 AM
HEAR!!! HEAR!!! The old poets were the non-conformists of their day and are now used to cage the newer generations in form and function......Love this one Jack so I must give it a FAVE.....a double FAVE.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/12/2023 5:51:00 AM
A "double fav" whoo hoo! A great big thank you John my friend! Hope your weekend is going well!!!

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