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[The Constanza, created by Connie Marcum Wong, consists of five or more 3-line stanzas. Lines have a set meter of eight syllables. The first lines of all the stanzas can be read successively as an independent poem, with the rest of the poem weaved in to express a deeper meaning. The first lines convey a theme written in monorhyme, while the second and third lines of each stanza rhyme. Rhyme scheme: a/b/b, a/c/c, a/d/d, a/e/e, a/f/f, etc.]

Comfort, some say, a cup of joe, Coming to breakfast still yawning Mornings’ pleasures the day dawning. A restful sleep, ready to go, Planning my work, include some play, Eager to face another day. I find my car covered with snow, A clear downer as one can see Leaving me with an urge to flee. Seems now my day is starting slow, Someone has borrowed my scraper I dislike this thoughtless caper. Wind blast causes my face to glow, Or, is it the flush of anger? I become the local strangler! Comfort, some say, a cup of joe, A restful sleep, ready to go, I find my car covered with snow, Seems now my day is starting slow, Wind blast causes my face to glow. written July 16, 2021

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Date: 7/18/2021 5:39:00 PM
I wonder how much more disappointment you could have taken on that day. "Someone has borrowed my scraper I dislike this thoughtless caper." do you mean steal it? UGH!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/18/2021 5:54:00 PM
Actually, the guy who detailed my car probably threw it in the trunk, but I couldn't get the trunk lid open. I generally keep my scraper in the floor of the back seat so I can get to it.
Date: 7/16/2021 3:26:00 PM
To haul out an old describer -- 'Bummer,' man! Fine write, in all seriousness, Milt. ~ Gershon
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Date: 7/16/2021 7:14:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon. I just thought I'd give Connie's format a try. It was actually quite a fun write, especially when I saw the final product.

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