Sometimes Y

He doesn't fit in with a, e, i, o, and u.

He's more flexible, and exceptional, too.

He's the other guy,

the "sometimes" y.

He's not quite sure who he wants to be.

He's noncommittal, but very friendly.

He's a consonant, and yet, a vowel,

a monogrammic stich in a bath towel.

He's unpredictable and often sly,

who, on "Wheel Of Fortune," you do not buy.

He swings wide his stride like a Mambo dancer,

and beacons a question, challenging to answer.

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Date: 3/3/2014 8:40:00 AM
Dear Juliet, Congratulations! this poem rocks! 7 My best, chuck
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Date: 2/28/2014 12:26:00 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in Giorgio A.V. contest !!! - A well written poem, Juliet. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/2/2014 10:49:00 PM
Thanks, Anne LIse!
Date: 2/28/2014 11:38:00 AM
Nice win Juliet........SKAT
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Date: 3/2/2014 10:48:00 PM
Thanks, SKAT!
Date: 2/28/2014 8:45:00 AM
Very impressive poem. Congrats on the win, juliet
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Date: 3/2/2014 10:48:00 PM
Thanks, Dr!
Date: 2/28/2014 8:36:00 AM
Congrats Juliet on the win . A brilliant one indeed.
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Date: 3/2/2014 10:48:00 PM
Thanks, KAYOD5!
Date: 2/26/2014 12:15:00 AM
A very novel write. I could just see Vanna White turning those letters over as I read this quality piece.
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:48:00 AM
Thanks, Robert!
Date: 2/25/2014 11:17:00 PM
Oh yes I love your way of words my lovely Juliet! I love the ending especially, very funny! :) lol great poem. Wonderful poem Juliet! ;) xoxo
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:47:00 AM
Thanks, Chris. Poetic hugs.
Date: 2/17/2014 1:56:00 PM
Wow creative play with words n even letters. Here's more: u r a wondrful poetess. Kudos. Nice to read u again.
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:47:00 AM
Thanks, S. zaynub!
Date: 2/16/2014 4:12:00 PM
Dear Juliet...You have a way with words and it's way awesome! 7 My best, chuck
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:47:00 AM
Thanks, Chuck!
Date: 2/16/2014 10:01:00 AM
Dear Juliet - So playful. Didn't want it to end. love, Kathy
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:39:00 AM
Thanks, Kathy. Poetic hugs.
Date: 2/11/2014 6:44:00 PM
lol that last line got me. but its an intresting piece worth noticing if not only for the last line. john
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:39:00 AM
Thanks, John!
Date: 2/11/2014 6:42:00 AM
A very creative poem Juliet, I enjoyed it......Hugs.....Roger
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:39:00 AM
Thanks, Roger. Hugs from WA state.
Date: 2/11/2014 5:52:00 AM
You have personified 'Y' so beautifully. A wonderful write, Juliet.....
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:38:00 AM
Thanks, Archana. Hugs.
Date: 2/11/2014 2:11:00 AM
Wow Juliet! Now this is an excellent example of creativity. I love how your use of letters showcases the differences in characters. That someone who does not fit in is normally looked at as an outsider but just like the 'Y' he can just be the perfect blend of consonants and vowels so to speak. Great write!
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:38:00 AM
Thanks, Vicky. I appreciate your input!
Date: 2/11/2014 12:31:00 AM
Wow. Very well put. Great job
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:37:00 AM
Thanks, JT!
Date: 2/10/2014 10:04:00 PM
HA! Love it! There was an old song back in the 80s with this sorta them. "A, E, A, E, I, O, U, U....and sometimes Y". Oh the 80s. Nicely done! =)
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:37:00 AM
I come from the 80s, but I must have missed out on that song. : ( Thanks for your comments.
Date: 2/10/2014 9:26:00 PM
† He's A Monolithic Stone, A Tower Of Babel, A Lover Who Never Knew Love, But, He Can Spin Some Sweet Rhyme *.* Bottom Line, He's Just A Baby ˜ Smile, Thank You For Passing By, Beautiful Juliet: Cool Poe ˜ Love John
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:35:00 AM
Many monolithic structures to choose from.... My favorite megaliths are the stonehenges. I appreciate your thoughts.
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