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My daughter is really into conspiracy theories and I am starting to think she makes a lot of sense! Forgive the doom and gloom. I am still trying to be optimistic, but from the form given for this challenge, my theme just unfolded this way!

Minuanetta
Invented by Gregory R Barden it's comprised of at least six stanzas, each stanza consistent with itself in rhyme, and decreasing in the number of lines with each stanza, with the final stanza created of one line of the rhyme of each stanza, a rhyme scheme of AAAAA, BBBB, CCC, DD, E, ABCDE.

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Unsure our world is now, and folks have fear. From rules imposed on us we dare not veer. Some say the days foretold by John the Seer (when chaos soon will reign) are nearly here. I dread the horrors that might next appear. Our govenments are puppets; what they do is what the “powers that be” tell them to. Lies today and half-truths are nothing new. An accident this was? You think that’s true? It’s my belief this all was by design - an evil plot to cause the world’s decline. The masterminds of it are filthy swine! World domination they wish to procure. I wouldn’t be surprised they had the cure! The worst is yet to come, most probably. All we can do is cling to what is dear: our friends and family; our freedoms too. Be watchful; there will be more than one sign. Be faithful; of at least one thing I’m sure: The good - one day - from earth’s woes shall be free. April 14, 2020 for Emile Pinet's Minuanetta Poems Poetry Contest

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/25/2020 1:43:00 PM

I, too, believe there is something more malicious at work about this virus ... rather than just an accidental disaster! Feels like we are entering a new era ... where people can longer remain lukewarm but must decide which side they stand on. In any case ... I thought this was well written (and interesting form, too ... never heard of it before).

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/25/2020 7:52:00 PM

I really hope it's not true, but it makes me feel less alone to realize that you can see what I am talking about. Thanks, Timothy.

John Watt

Date: 4/23/2020 10:21:00 AM

Ah, a podium win for you - well done! Excellent write of current day One World Government movement, yet with a hopeful ending. Congratulations, friend!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/23/2020 5:18:00 PM

Yeah, from yours truly , the girl who now believes the New World Order is a "real" thing!! Thanks, John.

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/23/2020 9:00:00 AM

Congratulations Andrea, your poem earned "Third Place" in my contest! Due to the technical demands of this form it was a very difficult contest to judge, but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/23/2020 5:17:00 PM

thanks so very much, Emile.

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/21/2020 8:15:00 PM

Here is one from my favourites, from last week..amazing how consistent you have been over the years, truly a very rare gift, as are your poems to us all..

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/18/2020 7:31:00 PM

This is a representative poem on the exclusive issue of the Covid19 we all are concerned about. We all believe likewise. Thank you for sharing, Andrea.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/15/2020 2:49:00 PM

i think you've done an amazing job with a challenging (but fun!) form of poetry, andrea! i admire your ability to try out all these different styles and do them proud...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/15/2020 1:33:00 PM

"Trump can NOT be Trusted" seem quite obvious to me but, after telling more than 17,000 documented outright lies, 49% of Americans still believe he is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Of course Trump will take TOTAL credit for the survival cheques drawn on your grandchildren - and great grandchildren! Aloha! Rico

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/15/2020 3:48:00 PM

as much as I dislike that man, I have been learning some pretty awful things about BOTH sides. Trust no one in the government.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/15/2020 2:43:00 AM

When mistakes are made, create a diversion, which makes you focus on the lie not the truth. We all know politicians can't be trusted. Well written Andrea. Tom

Jenish Somadas

Date: 4/15/2020 1:59:00 AM

The good - one day - from earth’s woes shall be free.. You ended it in a positive spirit.. Great poem.. Stay safe.. That's what we can do.. Good luck..

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/15/2020 12:00:00 AM

Wow, Andrea, Yes i too, cannot wait for all the theories, to come out, Hollywood and Bollywood soon to be profiting from all of this, as so will others, The Amazon guy already the riches man on the planet, worth 1.1 trillion dollars, and his warehouses akin to a ant nest or bee hive...Anyhow lets not forget the poetry here, clever stuff Andrea and so well written..Love it,, yes it is going to my favs. Stay Safe...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/15/2020 3:52:00 PM

glad you liked this one. I question if I'm cazy, the things I am learning. Things so horrible nobody could even realize it was really true. For example, there are things in Hollywood that are unmentionable they are so horrific. I pray they are not true, but I found very interesting statements made by Mel Gibson and Kaneu Reeves, both guys that probably won't be doing any more films because they put the stuff "out there"