Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Musings From a Meter Maid

A meter maid I’ve never been
But Deb’s convinced me I have sinned
So now I write this verse for her
With hopes her wrath I won’t incur

“Defrost” is said as de’ frost here
The South is different, it’s so clear
Sur-re’-al sometimes sounds sur-eel’
But what means more is how I feel

About a poem and what it says
If written by a serf or prez
My meter’s time is running out
This WAS a strain, beyond a doubt


*LOL :)  Entry for the Meter Contest
Iambic Pentameter

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 7, 2012 at 8:18 AM Congratulations to you on your win in Debbie Guzzi 's "Change for the Meter" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Kash Poet February 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM Carolyn,congrats on your win in Debi's contest.Enjoyed the read.

Allan Williams February 6, 2012 at 1:29 AM nice win, thank you, Al

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 6, 2012 at 1:14 AM This was a fun read for me, Carolyn! Really enjoyed this---heehee how I can relate to just stressing with meter! Super congrats on your win and I hope all is well with you! hugs :D

Debbie Guzzi February 5, 2012 at 5:53 PM Ah my friend I want to sing with YOu. You say PoTA toe, I say Po TAT o, you say TO ma TO, I say to MA to...congrad's on your win and MEGA hugs! Can't wait for your comp to work! Light & love

Joyce Johnson February 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM You got every beat without a doubt. Congratulations Carolyn. Love, Joyce

Mike Dailey February 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM I like the way you put it! Mike

David Williams February 5, 2012 at 10:37 AM Carolyn congrats on another superb win..David

Joe Maverick February 5, 2012 at 10:23 AM Well done in the winning placement Carolyn, pleasure to read you today...)

Bob Quigley February 5, 2012 at 8:53 AM Right or wrong, I liked it Carolyn. Congratulations

David Williams January 24, 2012 at 2:17 AM Carolyn it reads ok to me, now that is a real honour to have a poem dedicated by you..David

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2012 at 12:11 AM This was a really fun one to read, CArolyn. I too say sur'reel!! Sure hope you are feeling great today.

Sara Kendrick January 23, 2012 at 6:57 PM Cute one..Good flow and rhythm..Could almost Rap..Enjoyed reading ..Good luck in Deb's contest...Reads like winning material..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Robert A. Dufresne January 22, 2012 at 3:04 PM love it, Carolyn. Great take on the contest ... ingenius and humorous. A winner in my book. I don't think you have incurred her wrath with this one!

Jack Horne January 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM LOL, yes, I remember you telling me about Randy saying 'De frost.' The metre seemed spot on to me

Joe Maverick January 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM Here's wishing you all the best with this Carolyn...)

Carrie Richards January 19, 2012 at 5:50 PM This was on target, both in content, and in humor, and the meter sounded great to me (but I'm not the expert...that's for sure) ! I think you've nailed it, Carolyn!!

Debra Squyres January 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM Cute !! Smiling !! Enjoyed !!!

Russell Sivey January 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM Yep, the north and south do say words different, I know from experience, I've lived in both places! It is quite interesting to see those differences too as you well know! You poem brings a lot to light and about writing! I sure do hope that there is a way to add coins into your meter of life! I would put some in for you! This is a great poem Carolyn! Awesome Work!!

Virginia Mitchell January 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM You 'maid' me smile! Good luck in the contest :)

Harry Horsman January 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM thanks Carolyn now i get it, i think. harry