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Rules Contested

I saw a neat contest today
But rules seemed to get in the way
So, I''ll write what I like
The rules  take a hike
And settle for my usual N/A

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Akkina Downing

Date: 9/10/2023 6:50:00 PM

Lol… Good one, Jerry :)

Gary Radice

Date: 8/15/2023 10:50:00 AM

Couldnt agree more Jerry. The idea of shoehorning a poem to please another poet goes against the grain for me. I only tend to enter contests that allow poems of any age and any form. I think there's too much emphasis on new poems but that's just me. I really enjoyed the read. Cheers - Gary

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/20/2023 8:07:00 PM

I don't like complicate lengthy sheets of rules, it takes away the creativity like putting someone in a straight jacket lol I rather write the way I please too

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/30/2023 3:16:00 PM

So true, Jerry. Follow your own path + flush the NA's away. Very well penned. Brian

FJ Thomas

Date: 1/14/2023 3:56:00 PM

Lol I have been awarded quite a few N/As myself. It has been a long time Jerry, how have you been?

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/12/2022 4:49:00 AM

Jerry, a cute one, a belated congrats on POTD!

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 12/12/2022 12:20:00 AM

Oh, Jerry, a man after my own heart! I get so disappointed to see a poem that's been constructed to fit the demands of a contest and the impact of the art has been lost. I don't do puzzles and I seldom enter contests. Thank you for the limerick@! Elizabeth

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/11/2022 9:18:00 PM

Sometimes, rules keep thoughts enclosed. Not always a good thing, when it comes to writing. I can stay inside the lines using different forms, those that hold structure. (Not often, though). Being expressive is more fun, when you think outside the box. Just sayin'. :) I like your thoughts here and this is winner in my eyes. You don't get an N/A from me. Congratulations Jerry, on Poem of the Day. In my favorites, this shall go. My best to you. :) Brandy

Valsa George

Date: 12/11/2022 8:28:00 PM

I really enjoyed the humor and also the truth in this limerick. Congratulations Jerry on your POTD.

Constance La France

Date: 12/11/2022 3:40:00 PM

Jerry, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, hope my contests are not mind-boggling, blessings

Arlo Parker

Date: 12/11/2022 12:59:00 PM

Lemons to lemonade, Jerry T. POTD congrats. =;o]

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/11/2022 12:13:00 PM

- Congratulations on your p,o,t,d,, Jerry -

Susan Lawrence

Date: 12/11/2022 11:00:00 AM

Poignant and wonderful !! Big congratulations on POTD Jerry ! Susan :)

Jim Slaughter

Date: 12/11/2022 10:37:00 AM

I can relate quite well, Jerry. Maybe you should sponsor a contest sans rules. A good choice for POTD, at any rate.

Joseph May

Date: 12/11/2022 10:27:00 AM

Sometimes there are too many rules, Congrats on POTD

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/11/2022 9:25:00 AM

Wow! Sometimes I feel that way too! Congratulations on your delightful POTD. BW~ Mala

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/11/2022 9:16:00 AM

Delightful, Jerry. Congratulations on P.O.T.D. Very appropriate one!

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/11/2022 8:55:00 AM

Congratulations Jerry T Curtis on POTD! Love this limerick. Rules are rules, I do it to learn new forms. Rhyming takes one in different directions, as well! ~I AM Anaya

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/11/2022 8:14:00 AM

Perfect! Congrats on POTD, even if it's not N/A! :) gw

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/11/2022 8:07:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/11/2022 5:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your defiant POTD Jerry!!! Happy Sunday!

John Lawless

Date: 12/11/2022 4:53:00 AM

after a while I just think of them as Not Again and move one. I may do a chap book of that title....Not Accepted....

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/11/2022 4:47:00 AM

I was hoping to see this as a potd. That's why I faved it. Your humor is too often overlooked, Jerry. Congratulations!

Jeff Kyser

Date: 12/11/2022 4:42:00 AM

Ha, funny! And a POTD instead of N/A to boot!

David Kavanagh

Date: 12/11/2022 4:14:00 AM

I find the rules can stymie our contest efforts, and we’re just writing to please the sponsors, so not really my cup of tea, but hey you got a fine POTD Jerry, and have turned the situation into your favour, good for you, congrats, cheers David

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