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Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge

August 17–23, 2026

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Turmoil in Tuscaloosa

I will be with you anyplace but not tuscaloosa . they are always brewing turmoil thereabouts !


(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • August 17–23, 2026)
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Borg Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Plenty of patience and imagination: Yes. Waste of time: No.
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM
We had a tuscaloosa in the Maldives, kind of gave me flashbacks of then! Your these one liners are just my fave! Pls never stop! Sending you light always 💋
Lane Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 9:37 AM
They're addictive and a good way to waste time. Thanks, Ink. 💕
Croft Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 12:46 PM
ROLL TIDE!
Lane Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Gotta say, Geaux Tigers to that, Karen.😊
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Clever, playful use of repetition and sound—“turmoil in Tuscaloosa” has a wonderfully mischievous ring to it. A compact poem with plenty of personality!❤️
Lane Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Thanks, just having a titch of fun with the board.
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