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5/30/2024 for A Poet's Crush Collaboration Preferred Poetry Contest sponsored by Poet Destroyer A

Collaboration between David Crandall and Linda Alice Fowler. Two Poets Meet. Each prefers and employs different ‘voice’ and poetic forms. A conversation ensues employing Rhyme, Couplet, Tristich, Internal Rhyme, Ghazal, Sonnet, Limerick, Epigram.

Two Poets Meet Collaboration

What do you see when you see trees?
My eyes travel each trunk and branch.
With feathered leaves in blowing breeze
till the chipper comes with a cranch! 

	Your details shine with luminescence -
	I eschew detail for the essence.
	In trees, I just see nature's grace -  
'	Tis beautiful, like your face!
 
And then a breath of sweet surcease
as he offered a glance her way –
love and roses budding
 
	Roses die and love will end, so who'll cut the string whereon I suspend?
	When a poet puppet dies, it's a smorgasbord for the flies.
 
I heard that death was coming to you
from the silence right out of the blue.
From whence this sound had come I wondered?
A strange comment from out of the blue. 
I turned and saw the apparition.
Why does death come right out of the blue?
Then I saw upon its face a smile
so frightening right out of the blue!
Its jarring humor not surprising.
Its dark soul came from out of the blue.
 
	Ah, I think that I finally see -
	Your attention to features and finesse
	Sets apart your exquisite poetry,
	Such is your eloquent loveliness.

	I hope to aspire to the lofty summit,
	Choosing words to embellish and describe.
	No more, to bland language will I plummet -
	From a fountain of words, I will imbibe.

	Intoxicated in language, enchanting, 
	Expressing every charming nuance,
	Exactly rhyming, evading slanting,
	Shall we wax in an enthralling séance?

	Now I have been enlightened, let us spin
	A verbal tapestry - can we begin?

We could just call the whole thing off,
as we each grab beers for a quaff.
	You say potato.
	I say tomato.
Is it really worth our scoff?

	Ah, beers, is an idea I can accept - 
	At drinking, not poetry, I'm more adept. 
	After all this rhyming, I've had enough,
	But I think now I'll need some stouter stuff! 

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Sara Kendrick October 10, 2024 at 12:21 PM Congratulations on your awesome work being on the winners' list in PD's contest. Excellent. Way to go. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler October 2, 2024 at 6:51 AM Thanks for this great collaboration Dave. It was a pleasure and insanely fun! Congratulations! elle :) David Crandall October 2, 2024 at 9:08 AM Yes, thanks so much elle for the opportunity - it was fun!

Poet Destroyer A October 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM Hi David, a super well-done collaboration. Congratulations, thank you for entering my contest. Always PD ~LINDA~ David Crandall October 1, 2024 at 9:22 PM Thanks Linda, and thanks for having this unique collaboration contest - definitely added a dimension.

Susan Ashley May 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM OMG! Dear David and Linda, this is an amazing, beautiful, creative, engaging, delightful, witty, clever... (I could go on and on haha!) collaboration. I adore the conversation, the wonderful mix of poetry forms and the humorous romance of it. All so seamless for a captivating, deep-yet-light-hearted poetic experience melding the potent power and artistry of two gifted pens. Loved it all as your poem considers the romantic options.. A fav! A top winner for me! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Linda Alice Fowler May 30, 2024 at 4:57 PM Thank my dear friend Susan. Your lovely words are warmly received and appreciated! :) David Crandall May 30, 2024 at 9:49 AM Wow, thank you Susan for the kind comments!

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 28, 2024 at 8:47 AM Dear David and Linda, Your collaboration from two great poets is such a delightful journey through various poetic forms and voices, each offering a unique perspective on life, love, and even the mundane. The interplay between your different styles creates rich imagery and emotion, showcasing the beauty of diversity in poetry. From the elegance of sonnets to the whimsy of limericks, your work is a testament to the versatility of language and creativity. Cheers to your poetic camaraderie and may your collaboration inspire many more delightful verses. - Blessings, My Friends, Daniel Linda Alice Fowler May 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM Dear Daniel, thank you for the encouraging and supportive words. It was fun working with David in this collaboration. :) David Crandall May 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM Thanks Daniel, indeed it was a delightful journey!

Beryl Edmonds May 28, 2024 at 2:45 AM A wonderful collaboration poem David and Linda. I see two poets who combine perfectly… Beryl Linda Alice Fowler May 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM Thanks Beryl. So nice of you to say! hugs :) David Crandall May 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM Thanks Beryl! Collaboration brings in a whole new dimension!