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Ode To the Broom

Oh broom I could not do without With so many uses more than clean a room Lacking praise for versatility no doubt Here is my ode to you, wonderful broom When tidying needs to be a bit more fun You are the tall microphone I sing with Covered in scarves so many more than one I sweep while rocking out like Aerosmith Sweepin’ on the edge and broomie’s got a gun You heard I clean in leather pants? That’s a myth…. Not only does the floor get clean as a whistle You are the ultimate ceiling spider killer (Except when they stay alive in your bristle) The aftermath of that is a real spine chiller… Far under the sofa you salvage lost toys My dog sniffing and waiting not so patiently Bum in the air hoping for the lost squeaking noise Plus, in times of pretend jousting don’t you see We beat that toilet plunger (life’s little joy’s) Charging around you’re a perfect sword for me When I forget to go and put you away You’re a bridge to that eye-rolling joke we share To mock your friends, point at you, laugh and say “I see you parked your ride over there!” A partner for dancing away gloom While getting rid of dirt and dust More enjoyable you make each room In every house you are a must So thank you my trusty broom In broom, we trust :) Feb 27, 2023 Ode Contest Sponsor: Jeff Kyser

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Date: 3/14/2023 11:19:00 PM
Though a broom is seen as a despicable thing, it has several uses besides cleaning and sweeping. "In every house you are a must So thank you my trusty broom". Agree with you fully and I too look upon a broom with gratitude. A beautiful Ode.
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Date: 3/14/2023 3:49:00 PM
Wow, this poetry is highly enjoyable and well-written. Congrats on your winning poem. And I want to thank you for visiting my page since it was quite encouraging to me.
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Date: 3/11/2023 9:46:00 AM
Yes, you can have so much fun with a broom! Congratulations on your win~
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Date: 3/9/2023 12:45:00 PM
Hope this got swept up with a great win. Congrats.
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Date: 3/9/2023 9:56:00 AM
Hat, this is an absolute masterpiece--and a real HOOT! Congrats on your well deserved win! Janice
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Date: 3/9/2023 9:33:00 AM
He he in broom we trust, what a fantastic scintillating poem on the handy broom, a most enjoyable poem well humoured, really laughed at the witches ride line hee hee. Kudos! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>*>>>>>>>>>>*********** Plz also read and comment my newest poem too
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Date: 3/9/2023 3:48:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. It is very creative and filled with humor. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 3/9/2023 3:06:00 AM
Belated congratulations - things have been a bit hectic 'round these parts lately - a delightful ode sweeping on the edge indeed - pretty much a perfect entry in my twisted book!
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Date: 3/9/2023 7:19:00 AM
Thanks Jeff, great contest idea, so many interesting takes on it
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Hat Bueckert
Date: 3/9/2023 7:19:00 AM
Thanks Jeff, great contest idea, so many interesting takes on it
Date: 3/8/2023 11:54:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Hat. I reckon many here at ‘Soup’ will be all too familiar with your ‘multi-broom-o-tronic’ capers. Great fun. Terry
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Date: 3/8/2023 10:52:00 PM
I loved this! So much fun that I feel like ditching my cordless vacuum that I've had zero laughs with :D
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Date: 3/9/2023 6:45:00 AM
Perhaps you need leather vacuuming pants! Haha thanks!
Date: 3/8/2023 8:50:00 PM
What a fun ode, Hat, congratulations:)
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:26:00 PM
great to read the ODE the BROOM; CONGRATS for the superb 1st PLACEMENT
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:30:00 PM
Thank you :)
Date: 3/8/2023 6:44:00 PM
Cute Hat. Well done. Congratulations ! :)
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:31:00 PM
Thanks Linda :)
Date: 3/8/2023 5:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning write, Hat A very well written and entertaining poem.
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:31:00 PM
Thank you hope it got a couple chuckles!
Date: 3/8/2023 4:26:00 PM
Great poem, Hat! What! You don't sweep in leather pants? It's a myth? Everyone thinks you do...bummer. :)
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:04:00 PM
Well.... not all the time haha thanks Ann!
Date: 3/7/2023 12:38:00 PM
Superb ode for a common object. Original and imaginative.
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Date: 3/8/2023 8:04:00 PM
Thank you!

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