No Bell Chain Letter

a piece of wood inside this box
a bell to ring inside this box
a string to tie and untie inside this box
a list of instructions to write and rewrite
a wheel to turn, the wood to knock
close the box and ring the bell
must look at the instructions

take something out, and replace it with something else
schindler never saw this coming
a list of names
rules to the game
an interactive plot
ring the bell then knock on wood
knock on wood and tie a knot
tie a knott and open a box

secod guessing replacing something
what was is no more
what was no more is something to find
what is in this box to be passed on
the past in this box into the future
your reward to come you may find in this box
but maybe it might just be
a bell
a shoelace
and a piece of wood
and a door knob

the list of favorite thing
interactive game of tage
the list of names
and the rules of the game
replace the bell and prove you were the one who did it
so when this box comes back your way
the prize you will claim

game on
do you know what i know

there goes the neighborhood
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 5, 2010 at 5:37 AM
its everywhere. i like it. lolz <3 from bree
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February 22, 2010 at 2:53 PM
well written Troy. Thanks for your comments on my poems. My imagination has been caught by yourself. Ive read many of your poems now and all so different from one another! I'm new to writting and hoping my diversity in will expand. Take care, Gareth
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January 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Hi Troy! Heartiest congratulations on the well deserved feature of your enchanting poem. Keep up the flow of gold from your pen. -Mohammad
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January 20, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Many ocngratson your featured piece. Janette
Fisher Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Janette
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January 19, 2010 at 8:53 PM
This is a wonderful piece , congrats on your well deserved feature. keep writing, you are such a wonderful poet. Your poetry friend Adeleke
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January 18, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
Brown Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 3:38 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Troy. I hope you have many more. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
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November 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Your poetry is quite intense... thought provoking... good write.. welcome to Poetry Soup family... keep at it ... thankxxx for commenting on my poetry... Linda-Marie
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October 15, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Interesting reflection. Good use of imagery. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
Brown Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Thank you for writing and sharing your poetry with us Troy. I must say it was enjoyable reading for me today. Thank you. Love, Carol
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