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Today Is National Bad Poetry Day

That is right August 18, Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day. To all the writers, here is your chance. Write something "Great," for the world to read. How about,  National "Great" Poetry Day???
Remember a rhyme is to rhyme,  not kind of rhyme.  A Limerick is to be a five line funny, not sad or depressing.
A true writer, writes from their loving and creative heart. AI writes, but has no heart to write from.
Many have told me, less words are more. So I am stopping here, so you can add to my list. Have fun day writing away....

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Date: 8/21/2025 2:10:00 AM
This is so hilarious, dear Paula. There is a special day for everything under the sun these days. So why don't we have an international Bad poetry day (not merely a national one) and an International Bad Poets Day!
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Date: 8/20/2025 12:05:00 PM
Your humor shines bright and brings delight, Paula. But I ponder if it springs from the mere presence of this day.
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Date: 8/19/2025 5:29:00 PM
Wow, I had no idea. What a day!??? Thanks for your poem, encouraging us. :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/20/2025 10:41:00 AM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... August 18 is the day. It is real. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. When I heard about this day, I had to write. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On.....
Date: 8/19/2025 4:43:00 PM
OK, I doubt myself, need to be sure, there is no National Bad Poetry Day, right? Your humor is obvious and enjoyable, but I don't know if it was inspired by the existence of such a day or the day was part of your creation. Either way, you penned a frolicking, funny write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/20/2025 10:39:00 AM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Yes, August 18 is the day. It is real. Glad you enjoyed my fun write and humor. When I heard about the day, these words came to me. So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks... Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On.....
Date: 8/19/2025 2:47:00 PM
Dear Paula, You made me laugh and nod all the way through. It’s cheeky, clever, and full of that spark only you can bring. You’ve got a gift for making poetry feel like a party, and I’m grateful to be invited. O' the joy, the sass, and the challenge to write from love. Blessings, My Dear Paula, Daniel
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 3:32:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Also thanks for your very kind words. You are always invited to my poetry party. Glad you enjoyed my fun write and it made you laugh. That makes me happy. Blessings... Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On.....
Date: 8/19/2025 1:14:00 PM
I agree with Tania. FAKE poetry day it should be and one not celebrated one iota.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:22:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you enjoyed my fun write. AI is here to stay. Wish it was Not in the poetry world. So unfair to true human writers. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On.....
Date: 8/19/2025 3:47:00 AM
Paula, so well penned. It should be fake poetry day. One who uses AI and steals poetry from others. Sadly the soup has been spoiled by fakes, AI users and thieves.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:19:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you found my fun write to be, so well penned. AI is here to stay. Wish it was Not in the poetry world. So unfair to true human writers. Guess it is the new fake of our time. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/19/2025 3:28:00 AM
Bad Poetry Day. Lol. There should also be a Bad Poet Day… one who plagiarizes or uses AI as their own.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:14:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you enjoyed my fun write. Yes, anyone who plagiarizes should be called out. It Is Wrong... Maybe Soup should make an AI list/page. They want to write AI, then put it on that AI list/page and say it was AI written. Let the readers know it is AI. The readers will then read them or not. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/19/2025 12:37:00 AM
- There's no better day to write a poem like this lovely poem, Paula :) - I love short poems... long poems are not my style... lose interest before I'm halfway through :) - hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:05:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you found my fun write to be a, lovely poem. I also love short poems the best. Hugs... Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/18/2025 8:32:00 PM
less words are much; fewer words are more. lol. ~ Grumpy Grammar Gramps
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:02:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you enjoyed my fun write. You know how to say much with few words. Hooray!!! Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/18/2025 3:15:00 PM
i claim the prize for writing poop poetry lol but at least I 'produce' it all myself!! hugs Jan xx
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 1:00:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you enjoyed my fun write. I really enjoyed writing this one. Yes, you get the prize for the best poop poetry any reader could read. Hooray!!! Hugs... Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/18/2025 2:20:00 PM
So funny and whimsical, Paula! Truly AI has no heart! Well spoken. Brought a smile to my face! Here's to writing "great" poetry as we "have fun day writing away!" Blessings!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 12:57:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you found my fun write to be, So funny and whimsical. Glad you got it. Also great this Brought a smile to your face. That makes me happy. "Smile" Human writers do it the best. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/18/2025 2:20:00 PM
So many items have a day now. I wonder if any one poet has won the honor of being the worst poet. Sara K
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/19/2025 12:52:00 PM
Glad you had a chance to read my "Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day" write. Thank You... Glad you enjoyed my fun write. That is a great question. I do Not think Soup would do it. Today, write from your heart something very special. Write On..........
Date: 8/18/2025 2:05:00 PM
Today Is National "Bad" Poetry Day ~ Date Written:8/18/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet....
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