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Poetic Form: Rhyme

Inspired: 2023 November 19

 

*2nd Place*
Nameless, Nightmare, Neglect Words
Contest Judged: 2023 November 25
Sponsored by: Constance La France

 

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Sounds like a tale but it's all true as two boys are involved. Our class had a boy who was new, a problem had evolved. Both our first name was, Will-i-am so our teacher said this, "What's your middle name," she asked them, he said, "Mine is Keith, Miss." Then I said, "My middle name is way longer than his, Miss." She turns him towards the class, "His name will be Keith, dismiss." Since then his middle name's first now, Keith, who's always claim-less and less, adds to his last name Chow, William now, the Nameless. (My middle name: Keliikauilanuiokalaninaomakaokaha'i)

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Date: 11/26/2023 11:08:00 PM
Very interesting write. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/26/2023 11:18:00 PM
Thanks, Christuraj. I've been busy writing lengthy bits of my younger days in Hawaii, as well as a Crown of Sonnets, with the 1st 15 sonnets about done with several more right after, that's 15 sonnets per Crown. Mahalo plenty, William
Date: 11/26/2023 9:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What an amazing yet very sad "Nameless" write/story. How can teachers do these things to a child??? They have/still do. A name is priceless... Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........
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Date: 11/26/2023 11:09:00 AM
It was our 2nd grade teacher that did what she did when William first started. He would laugh when I called him William and not Keith. He'll warn me laughingly saying, "Don't let teach hear you." Last I saw him some years ago, he'd showed me his driver's license where he changed his name to, Keith William Chow, and was okay about it. I am happy for his resilience in that matter. Have a most blessed day, Paula. Aloha, William
Date: 11/21/2023 8:53:00 PM
I'll just call you William :). That is why I go by Eve.
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Date: 11/21/2023 9:12:00 PM
Aloha, Evelani, 'Gem of the Night'. Mahalo, William
Date: 11/20/2023 3:22:00 PM
Dear William, your poem is exquisitely crafted. I dare not venture to spell your elusive middle name, a challenge even for the most advanced artificial intelligence. Your composition, infused with a delightful touch of humor, has captured my admiration. Best wishes with the contest.
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Date: 11/20/2023 4:44:00 PM
Lol, Lasaad. Yes, my mom's birth of me was truly crafted rather spacey-like. I appreciate the smile, my friend. Aloha, William
Date: 11/20/2023 12:31:00 AM
A good poem. Well done.
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Date: 11/20/2023 7:19:00 AM
Thanks, Jeanette, for your kind share and visit. Aloha, William

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