TED, THE OLD POET

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TED, THE OLD POET This poem was written for "Straight One-Lined Englyn" poetry contest, Mark Toney, sponsor 6/21/2025 with ink-stained hands, Ted conjures up verses with verses soft, tears he sheds of dreams past and paths he tread compassion for himself spreads

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/22/2025 3:30:00 AM

Ahhh!! Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. I read online this morning that the US bombed Iraq last night. Sara K

Yellow Rose
Date: 6/22/2025 5:09:00 AM

thank you, Sara K for your affirmative words. I, too, just saw the headlines...it's the dawn of a new day, hugs yellow rose

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/22/2025 2:11:00 AM

wow, you are living proof today that you don't need to ramble on to make your point across. It reads loud and clear, compassion for self, is an essential element in life, one that we should never do without. thankyou for this wonderful poem Rose, never lose your scent, no your ability to feel for you and others. :)

Yellow Rose
Date: 6/22/2025 5:12:00 AM

I always appreciate your insightful and kind comments, Rose. Grateful for your encouragement and poetic kinship...you, too, have that 'poetic scent.' :-) hugs yellow rose

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/21/2025 9:17:00 PM

Ted sounds like he's read one too many of his own poems... He ought to join Poetry Soup and sample other's poems. lol. Good one, YR, Gershon

Yellow Rose
Date: 6/22/2025 5:10:00 AM

thanks, Gershon, for stopping by and for your entertaining and witty comments. Appreciate your kind support, yellow rose

Texas Cowboy

Date: 6/21/2025 8:45:00 PM

I've never heard of this kind of poem, but I like yours. Good Luck in the contest! Tex

Yellow Rose
Date: 6/22/2025 5:11:00 AM

I hadn't heard of it either, Tex. Creating it was a challenge for sure, yellow rose