Notes About The Poem

For contest PARODY OF A FAMOUS POEM Poetry Contest sponsored by:  L Milton Hankins

My parody is of the poem (I AM NOBODY, WHO ARE YOU?) Wtitten by Emily Dickinson as follows:

 

I'm Nobody! Who are you? (260)

Emily Dickinson - 1830-1886

 

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I'm Nobody! Who are you?
Are you – Nobody – too?
Then there's a pair of us!
Don't tell! they'd advertise – you know!

How dreary – to be – Somebody!
How public – like a Frog –
To tell one's name – the livelong June –
To an admiring Bog!

 

Respectfully, Emily Dickinson

I’m somebody!  Who are you?
Are you somebody too?
Then there’s a pair of us – do tell!
We must advertise – you know!

How dreary to be nobody!
More worthless than a frog
Who without a name - croaks all day
To be a bump on a log!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mason Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Wonderful writing here, Elaine!! Just finished a beautifully illustrated book "Judge Tenderly Of Me" by one of my favorites and your tribute is very well done! Haven't kept up with the contests but this surely is a winner!
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December 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Somewhat like yourself I belive~"Beautiful & Precious & Priceless Elaine George!"~I have noticed that You usually leave about this time of the year? You see~I do keep my eyes upon You~Smile~But only because I have always admired and cared for You so much~Your writings made me do that you know!~So, "Take Care of Yourself~And~My Love To You Always, John!"~"Happy New Year Beautiful Lady!:)
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December 27, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I'm a prince~who wants to kiss your lips~that you can become my Cinderella~and recue me from this, castle I am stuck within~Smile~But I already know who You are~"Your the faire maiden, of the fantastical forest, of dreams come true~Smile~I hope that I truly here form You before you leave dear! For it would seem a sorrow not to~and to know that it would seem so long!? I too, love Emilys heart~she was a very tender and wonderful writer~cont~
Guzzi Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Chirp on, squawk! Cheer! Bellow! No question WE are someones! Love Your work. Light & Love Happy Holy Days Debbie Guzzi
Reynolds Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 2:41 AM
Awesome, my friend. :) This is so perfext, she is one of the very best, and you sure did her proud! This stands apart. love, Kristin
Strand Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Best wishes with this one Elaine.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome observations on my postings
Winter Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Ha ha! This is totally delightful. You are on a roll with your writing Lainie. Great to see you here posting once again. Good luck in the contest! Love, Shar
Loving Iii Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 2:43 PM
yes! you have her.good work and a great studie. john
Richards Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Wonderful and delightful! You did wonders with this RSVP creation, and made me smile! Good luck, Elaine! ~ Carrie
Higgins Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Amazing write Elaine. You are talent and this piece has winner sailing through it.
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December 20, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Stunning write, Elaine. I have been thinking about entering Tracy's contest and very nearly chose the same poem. So glad I didn't because mine would have been dull, dull, dull compared to yours! Good luck in the contest, though I don't think you'll need it. Love, Nigel
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