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2026-05-02 MINGLE Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Constance La France

MINGLE

"A true writer must write. Ink is in their veins." By Poet 
 
H=How do we mingle,
O=Over at your place?
W=Writing away. 
 
T=To write a funny limerick,
O=Ode poems work for me. 
 
M=Mingle with friends is fun,
I=In the world of words.
N=Never knowing where it will take us,
G=Going from humor to sad.
L=Laughing until we cry,
E=Editing every page.
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Goldsmith Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM
"2 Place" "MINGLE." ~ Date Written:5/5/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet.........
Watts Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Hi Paula A great Acrostic and sets out the art of mingling in good form and true Congrats Cheers Chris
Goldsmith Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "MINGLE" write to be, A great Acrostic. It was a ton of fun to write. I enjoy writing in this Acrostic style from time to time. Glad you enjoyed reading. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Edmonds  Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Enjoyed reading your poem ‘Mingle’ Paula, a fantastic Acrostic.. Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you found my "MINGLE" write to be, a fantastic Acrostic. It was a ton of fun to write. I enjoy writing in this Acrostic style from time to time. Glad you enjoyed reading. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Volumes Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Cleverly written sweet Paula. I enjoyed reading this. There is definitely ink in your veins. You have a special way with words.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Also thanks for your, kind words. Glad you enjoyed my "MINGLE" write. Oh Yes, ink in my veins. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Roper Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Writers have their own unique style for sure. Well done.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you found my "MINGLE" write to be a, Well done. It was a ton of fun to write. Yes, we have our own style. I enjoy writing in this Acrostic style from time to time. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
our thoughts on poets writing their own lines in our quotes speak volumes - great acrostic Paula! hugs jan xx
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you found my "MINGLE" write to be a, great acrostic. It was a ton of fun to write. I enjoy writing in this Acrostic style from time to time. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Kendrick Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing. That would be a way to mingle. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you enjoyed my "MINGLE" write. Oh Yes, writers getting together is a great way to mingle. It was a ton of fun to write. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Buhagiar Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
What a delighful poem. Best for a win.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you found my "MINGLE" write to be, a delighful poem. Best for a win. It was a ton of fun to write. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................    
George Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Mingling with friends is fun indeed. I am sure you meant that. Please read your poem once more . There's a typo. change 'will' into' with'. Great acrostic. All the best dear Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Also Thanks for your, All the best dear. Glad you enjoyed my "MINGLE" write. It was a ton of fun to write. Also glad you found this to be a Great acrostic. I enjoy writing in this style from time to time. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Gifford Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Hello Paula, I enjoyed reading your lovely poem.Poets together sounds like great fun. A wonderful write. Good luck with the contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Also Thanks for your, Good luck with the contest. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem and found it to be, A wonderful write. It was a ton of fun to write. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Anaya Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Poets together, yes, Paula! I haven't yet seen this contest, love acrostics and yours it hitting the spot, of course! The best date ever, poets together, writing away~ BOL
Goldsmith Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Great to see you here. "Thank You." Glad you enjoyed my ""MINGLE" write. It was a ton of fun to write. It is great when writers can get together. So Write On... Have a great/fun day writing away...................
Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM
"MINGLE." ~ Date Written:5/5/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet.........
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