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Perusing the dictionary for words to enlighten, That would illuminate through my paper and pen, My mental absorption was in dire need, I urgently required gaining a word seed. Sadly my pocket Oxford lacks total opulence, With pompous words, that may not make sense, Quickly flicking the pages from A to Z, Realizing a thesaurus is next in line for me. It's rather difficult to be a poet unschooled, It may appear as though I have been fooled, As problematic as this is indeed, I shall revitalize my mind to feed. Leaving remnants of my past self behind, In reminiscence, I shall quiet my mind, For I am rather inquisitive for things to learn, I just hope I don't injure my brain in turn.
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Date: 12/19/2016 9:12:00 AM
Don't forget you can always make up a word when you need one;-) Saves time! ~ john. ps. I think you're doing fine. thanks for the smiles
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Date: 12/18/2016 3:34:00 AM
Sometimes our brains explode searching for the definitions of words. This sums up the writing process.
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Date: 12/16/2016 5:21:00 AM
I love this Rick! Words and sentiments, a poet's best friend, you nailed it. 7+ A twisted brain is fine by the way, makes for the most interesting poetry. :)
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Date: 12/16/2016 4:33:00 AM
Great write, and perfect ending. There's a Dylan Moran joke about Releasing Your "Potential" that the last two lines remind me of. Of course, it's just a comedy bit and not meant to offend. But you have perseverance and that, I think, reaps the most happiness. You have a way with words. -- Wesley C.
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Date: 12/16/2016 4:19:00 AM
Hi Rick I too can relate to your poem, I use a word checker as it is a pain in the ars... looking through a dictionary as you see by my poems they are very simple, thank you for sharing this delightful little poem and take care........Vera
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Date: 12/15/2016 10:54:00 AM
Yeah, be careful my friend. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste" :) This was funny Rick and one I'm many on this site will find a connection to.
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Date: 12/15/2016 5:38:00 AM
A nice pursuit to learn ... rich returns at every turn ... this poem of yours very well done ...
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Date: 12/15/2016 5:44:00 AM
This is true, and thank you /|\
Date: 12/15/2016 4:31:00 AM
I had to ROFLMAO here ;) because that is exactly what I do. Being a non-native speaker of English, I sometimes pull my hair out with sheer frustration, in search of the right words or expressions.
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Date: 12/15/2016 4:37:00 AM
Hahaha, my father is Dutch too! But my only excuse is I never went to school! Haha. I'm glad you got a giggle /|\
Date: 12/15/2016 1:45:00 AM
Made me smile Rick I sure have learned a few new words since I started writing!!!!! I don't like to read or write a poem where a dictionary is required to understand it from start to finish lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/15/2016 1:50:00 AM
Haha, I know what you mean! And you taught me about 'hop tu naa' haha, have a good one, JAN, /|\
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