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The Art of Argument

the art of argument piloting nimble persuasion across complicit anarchy stoic facts and sly lies sparring in dueling sentences 5/17/19

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Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 8/29/2019 2:29:00 AM

Dueling feelings let us know communication from soul to soul may be not only with words, but especially, sharing from experience to experience: what really happen with your verses, thus argument of your talent -a thing of beauty...

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/29/2019 10:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Ovidiu-

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/4/2019 12:57:00 AM

So clever Michelle. Congratulations on your deserving First Placement! : )

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/30/2019 3:48:00 PM

This was really brilliant!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/22/2019 12:36:00 AM

You've won the argument and the contest! And the way you won the argument in poetic form, is very clever and creative! Either real or fantasy, a winner Michelle. Hugs, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/21/2019 2:38:00 PM

You nailed that one! Well done!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/21/2019 11:12:00 PM

Thank you, M.L, appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2019 6:41:00 PM

wow, very well done. I avoided that middle one, writing on an idea!! I do better with the third type of theme!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/19/2019 7:00:00 PM

I decided to challenge myself by doing something out of my comfort zone - appreciate your comment, Andrea!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/19/2019 12:57:00 PM

Ha, ha: 'stoic facts and sly lies' -- sounds like sophistry to me. But then again, that's debatable. :) gw '

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/19/2019 6:58:00 PM

I never took debate in school, so I guess I wouldn't know-so glad you like this one, gw!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/18/2019 8:13:00 AM

Ooh Yes! A winner for me :) Good luck in the contest! xomo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/19/2019 6:52:00 PM

Thanks so much, Maureen!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/18/2019 12:40:00 AM

Brilliantly expressed!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/19/2019 6:51:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan, hugs to you as well:)

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/17/2019 9:49:00 PM

'The art of the argument' is expressed with amazing artistry, Michelle. Your last line is a brilliant summation for this shining gem. Wondrous poetry. Best wishes for a win and best wishes for you.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/19/2019 6:50:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Susan-

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/17/2019 8:41:00 PM

I have never in my life heard "argument" explained in such a poetically sound way! Michelle, this is marvelous! Good luck in this contest!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/18/2019 4:09:00 PM

So flattered, thank you, Caren!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/17/2019 8:24:00 PM

But the cowardly avoid face-to-face and snipe bogus tweets. Good luck, Michelle!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/18/2019 4:07:00 PM

Too true, Rico, thanks!

W.A. Cholt

Date: 5/17/2019 6:57:00 PM

You describe the art very nicely. I'm particularly fond of the last line "sparring in dueling sentences". This is a great description of a true argument. Every success in the competition.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/17/2019 6:59:00 PM

Much appreciate your thoughtful comment, W.A.