Reason's Resort

There is this space called my Poem Place,
Each morning I rush to settle in.
My standard routine, warmed by caffeine
gets in gear once I pick up my pen.

Picking up my pen means I begin
with my computer and my notebook. 
Microsoft Word and Rhyme Zone ready,
I open Farlex Free and One Look. 

Now all I need are "thoughts" to proceed.
I click the icon, Poetry Soup,
Forms are the tool that makes my pen drool
And blogs spark my mind to regroup.

Reading is spice, but what's really nice
is when ideas flow through my brain.
If I come up short, my next resort, 
Members' contests, my mental food chain.

Myriad prompts serve my pen with verve.
Once I bookmark the ones that appeal,
my turn at bat; I choose God's format
to see what rhyme and Reason reveal.


written 12-28-2014 with revisions 1/18/17

Sponsor	Beata Agustin
Contest Name	POEM ON POETRY MUSE

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 5/1/2022 12:51:00 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you
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Date: 4/29/2022 7:53:00 PM
Beautiful explanation of the procedure. Congratulations!
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/29/2022 9:55:00 PM
thank you, Christuraj. In retirement, I can be more structured b/c I have more free time. Have a great day.
Date: 4/29/2022 8:06:00 AM
Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poetess. God bless you.
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/29/2022 9:54:00 PM
Thanks, Beata, for the opportunity/contest. I appreciate the placement and wish God's blessings upon you and yours.
Date: 1/11/2015 10:18:00 PM
Reason:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, ... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA*
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Date: 1/10/2015 8:33:00 PM
Now that's what I call Rhyme and Reason to quote you. Congratulations on your first place win!
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Date: 1/10/2015 8:23:00 PM
Great poem, Reason. I loved your play on words! Congratulations on your win! Sandra
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Date: 1/10/2015 7:56:00 PM
I love your play on words with your last name Reason. I also loved the way you expressed how you write a poem. Wow, "When I come up short, my first resort, "Contests: by members," mental food chain." Excellent and such creative lines Reason. Congratulations on your much deserved first place win!
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Date: 1/10/2015 5:17:00 PM
nicely done, reason! i enjoyed the read. congrats on your win!
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Date: 1/10/2015 1:43:00 PM
Got to say there is no 'rhyme or Reason' with some of the judging lol - love that line in particular - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/10/2015 12:54:00 PM
congratulations Reason on your fine win today
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Date: 1/10/2015 10:33:00 AM
This was a fun excursion into your mind. Bravo, congratulations.
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Date: 1/10/2015 10:03:00 AM
Congrats on your win :)
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:18:00 AM
I love it, grats on your win!
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:18:00 AM
Congrats on the win, Reason, nicely done poem of what rhyme and Reason reveal
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Date: 12/28/2014 4:10:00 PM
fun read Reason, at least you have a system that seems to work,don't lose it,lol.
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/28/2014 4:51:00 PM
thank you, Robert, appreciate the comment. I can't write to every prompt, but I usually read most of them.
Date: 12/28/2014 7:55:00 AM
A beauty of a title, attracted to read and it's worth to read , Reason
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/28/2014 4:52:00 PM
thank you, Dr. Ram, glad for the read.
Date: 12/28/2014 7:36:00 AM
We all have that quiet place and the routine turned ritual.. I enjoy reading your pen today..Thanks ~Joel
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/28/2014 4:53:00 PM
thanks, Joel, I would agree with you...a nice place to go at the end of an otherwise physical day.
Date: 12/28/2014 6:48:00 AM
Lovely poem Reason, it sets the tone for a new day---now it's coffee time--take care
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 12/28/2014 4:55:00 PM
Thanks, Jerry, get those mental juices flowing...I reduced it somewhat to 9 syllable lines, and added a stanza. Appreciate the care.
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