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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Melugin Avatar
March 3, 2014 at 8:40 AM
Dear Juliet, Congratulations! this poem rocks! 7 My best, chuck
Andresen Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 12:26 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in Giorgio A.V. contest !!! - A well written poem, Juliet. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Ligon Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:49 PM
Thanks, Anne LIse!
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February 28, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Nice win Juliet........SKAT
Ligon Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Thanks, SKAT!
Mehta Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Very impressive poem. Congrats on the win, juliet
Ligon Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Thanks, Dr!
Kayode Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Congrats Juliet on the win . A brilliant one indeed.
Ligon Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Thanks, KAYOD5!
Pettit Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 12:15 AM
A very novel write. I could just see Vanna White turning those letters over as I read this quality piece.
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Thanks, Robert!
Boskovski Avatar
February 25, 2014 at 11:17 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
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Thanks, Chris. Poetic hugs.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Wow creative play with words n even letters. Here's more: u r a wondrful poetess. Kudos. Nice to read u again.
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Thanks, S. zaynub!
Melugin Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM
Dear Juliet...You have a way with words and it's way awesome! 7 My best, chuck
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Thanks, Chuck!
Collins Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Dear Juliet - So playful. Didn't want it to end. love, Kathy
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Thanks, Kathy. Poetic hugs.
Loving Iii Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:44 PM
lol that last line got me. but its an intresting piece worth noticing if not only for the last line. john
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Thanks, John!
Horsch Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 6:42 AM
A very creative poem Juliet, I enjoyed it......Hugs.....Roger
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Thanks, Roger. Hugs from WA state.
Garg Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 5:52 AM
You have personified 'Y' so beautifully. A wonderful write, Juliet.....
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Thanks, Archana. Hugs.
Tsiluma Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 2:11 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!
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Thanks, Vicky. I appreciate your input!
J.T. Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 12:31 AM
Wow. Very well put. Great job
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Thanks, JT!
Tacito Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 10:04 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! =)
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:37 AM
I come from the 80s, but I must have missed out on that song. : ( Thanks for your comments.
Rhinem Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 9:26 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
Ligon Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Many monolithic structures to choose from.... My favorite megaliths are the stonehenges. I appreciate your thoughts.
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