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This is an example of a new poetry form called TREE. The counterpoints are arrayed as branches separated by the '<>' which symbolises the trunk. The lines (pairs pf branches) concern the same theme or topic. The first line in bold is the heading. The lines increase in length forming a triangular 'tree' shape.

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Wordsmith dour, drab <> embellished don't recite <> read out loud stop for a pause <> never stop writing be difficult, obscure <> be clear express self ignore other poets <> read many good poems procrastinate, delay <> expedite, keep on track wait till words come <> search for words till done writing is a task, adopted <> writing is a pleasure, a calling never be intiminated by editors <> believe in yourself and your abilities write when you have opportunity <> write to a schedule in planned sessions

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Date: 6/9/2023 12:40:00 PM
Love the difference in your two trees! Yay!
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John Anderson
Date: 6/9/2023 1:03:00 PM
thanks very much, cheers
Date: 8/16/2017 8:07:00 AM
Nice Truth in the tension between opposites Fuzzy logic Le plus ca change, le plus ca la meme chose
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John Anderson
Date: 8/16/2017 12:20:00 PM
Thanks for your comments. Best Wishes
Date: 7/26/2017 7:35:00 AM
John, this is so creative and such good messages in it too! I love it . Saving as a favorite. Thank you :)
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