Pinktober - Wear Ribbons

Wear ribbons on your clothes and in your hair.

Pink ribbons for a whole world cancer-free!

On cars; on houses, put them everywhere!

Wear ribbons on your clothes and in your hair.

Support the cause and make yourself aware.

The uninformed we can’t afford to be.

Wear ribbons on your clothes and in your hair -

Pink ribbons for a whole world cancer-free!
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Horne Avatar
November 7, 2015 at 1:43 PM
yes, what a wonderful world that will be someday
A. Sharma Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Andrea!
A  Avatar
October 12, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Andrea, your words sings and paint pink everywhere. I'm here to explain why you came in second place which is easy to explain. ( someone questioned my judgment, this is SKAT by the way. I did the honors in closing this for my sister while she enjoyed her birthday vacation ) Anyways, I'm all about imagery. While reading this poem, I felt as if I was in a Pink World, a world supporting the cause of awareness. Congratulations from me to you. SKAT
Nunez Avatar
October 10, 2015 at 5:15 PM
Oh, what a clever choice of form for the theme! Set to appropriate music, you'll have come out with the Breast Cancer jingle! Congrats, Andie! hugs! PS. Starting tomorrow, will have less time for souping...still hoping to post one or two and comment a few... :-(
Haight Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 5:05 PM
Wonderful Triolet, Andrea. It could become a wonderful chant for the cause with the rhyme and rhythm. Congrats on your wonderful win! Sandra
Godwin Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations, I was pleased to see your well-deserved placement ... CayCay
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 2:16 AM
If they would quit putting hormones in our meat and dairy there would be a lot less cases of breast cancer. My sister in law died of it two years ago and she wasn't that old. I like the idea of making everyone aware with the pink ribbons Andrea!
A   Avatar
October 8, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Hola, Andrea :) Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by my latest PINKTOBER blog titles "YOU SAY," if you'd like or have time. Always ~LINDA~
Laurie Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 4:33 PM
G'day Andrea... a fitting triolet for such a worthy cause. Cancer is such a devastating disease but it is not a death sentence so awareness is paramount - thank you Andrea - Lindsay
Austin Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 9:45 AM
I'll think yellow ribbons. Love, Dave
Godwin Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 8:32 AM
I am now fascinated by the Triolet. Had not noticed it before, but now I'm thinking I must try it. Isn't it great for making a point poetically? I must read other Triolets by you. I enjoyed your write very much, Andrea ... CayCay (only your poems show under 'PS examples' for Triolet)
Neels Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 6:53 AM
Awesome way to spread awareness especially in October (breast cancer awareness month) here in SA ;) love it Andrea
Dunn Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 6:34 PM
Dear Andrea I'm putting my pink ribbons on and all over my house after reading this poem, I feel the hope and togetherness in this fight for life disease, thanks for the experience of your poem of remembering my parents and grandparents all died from Cancer, love the refreshing vision you give hear, cheri
Muideen Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM
What a fascinating descriptive.... I love how it was constructed............A.M.
Walker Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 9:02 AM
Creative way to write about the pink cancer ribbon. Did you know that each cancer has a color? So many different cancers for so many colors.
Vaso Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Andrea I am with you, I have to admit though, I am getting some pretty strange looks! Hugs!!!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 9:35 PM
So many can relate to this poem with poignancy Andrea. I lost my sister in law a few years ago from breast cancer. Sadly she didn't live long enough to see her first grandchild. Your repeating lines in this triolet give impact to the importance of your words.
Pinet Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM
A heart felt poem that exposes our weakness and hints at our strengths. Emile.
Smith Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 6:22 PM
Our baseball team wore pink jerseys when we played in Iowa to support cancer efforts. Great poem. Thanks for spreading the word.
Anish Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 4:56 PM
I am a cancer survivor and know how important research is. I appreciate the feelings in your work! Best of health to you and yours! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
La France Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 2:38 PM
Andrea, lovely for the contest, 7, and thanks again for my fine placement in your October contest ...
Kendrick Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 5:11 AM
Would be nice if that could happen..Reads like a winner..I know it is for a contest..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest..I see that you found a very large number worthy of placing so must be a great group of poems worthy of being read..Sara
Tor Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 1:40 AM
Andrea beautiful support for a great cause. So much cancer so sad. People should know whats causing it all. Nice Write!
Roberts Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 10:47 PM
lovely, best of luck in the contest
A   Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Hey, Andrea, I forgot about this contest PINKTOBER. Nathan's wants me to help him close whatever contest he did last. Gonna check it out in a bit. I think he had a dark theme. Anyways, I'm glad I got a small glimpse on your poem. Well done, hope you are well... LINDA
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