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Newspaper is for kids to play with and have fun or experiment something new, Paper folding is something one learns using these scraps only---right? Newspaper is to clean the glass, the cheapest means ever, Just sprinkle a few drops and wipe off, no chemical works that good---right? Newspaper is to place on a shelf, under the clothes, the books and Under all those important or unimportant things that one wants to discard but keeps--- right? Newspaper is also seen with roadside vendors to serve A plateful of hot ‘pakoras’ ,spicy ‘bhelpuri’ or tasty ‘kultchas’---right? Then newspaper addiction for those who read, for it tell about the World, And it’s not all, it also tell what’s right and what’s wrong---right? Those who are reading are smiling I know, for Newspaper helps them in other ways too, And now there is no fight for I know I am right. 2nd place win Contest sponsored by Sheri Fresonke Harper

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Date: 2/13/2014 7:36:00 PM
WOW! you made me smile because I have found a lot of uses for the newspaper and you won't get a fight from me on that one :-). Very well written and thought out Archana.
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Date: 1/22/2014 10:44:00 PM
Archana, this one is so true, we certainly use the newspaper for so much more than just news. enjoyed reading this thoroughly:)
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Archana Garg
Date: 2/3/2014 6:26:00 AM
:)) smiles and hugs..
Date: 1/18/2014 8:00:00 PM
I didn't know about all those uses, Archana. Where I'm from you can roll up strips of newspaper and make paper beads. Congrats on your poem!
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Archana Garg
Date: 2/3/2014 6:25:00 AM
Thanks
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 1/19/2014 1:35:00 PM
America. Many people are wasteful here. It's interesting to learn from other cultures that are more resourceful with what they have.
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Archana Garg
Date: 1/19/2014 3:02:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and wishes, Juliet. I belong to India and here newspaper can be used in 100 more ways. May I ask where you are from ???
Date: 1/18/2014 2:46:00 PM
Archana, good use of humor and voice, good use of rich details, good contrasts between stanzas and use of form. Congratulations on your win, thanks much for entering my contest.
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Archana Garg
Date: 1/19/2014 3:06:00 AM
Thanks for your concern and wishes, Sheri. I also appreciate the topic of your contest, it was something interesting. SMILES FOR YOU... :))
Date: 1/15/2014 4:42:00 AM
Kultchas is something new for me, What is it, Archana
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Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 1/15/2014 5:42:00 AM
Got it, thanks, nice dish, my mouth watery hahah
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Archana Garg
Date: 1/15/2014 5:06:00 AM
I am talking about "cholle-kultche". Road -side vendors sell them in North-India.I hope you get it sir.
Date: 1/15/2014 3:55:00 AM
- Archana, this was nice to read - An interesting poem and the use of a newspaper :)) - well done !!! - Have a enjoyable day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :(
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Archana Garg
Date: 1/15/2014 5:25:00 AM
Thanks Anne, for praising my work. Thanks for the smiles and wishes but I don't understand why have you pasted a sad face at last. :))

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