Who Rules

WHO RULES? Singers may sing and musicians play but the poet rules the day.
By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 12/18/2018 "All Rights Reserved"
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Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 10:58 PM
Very nicely said Carole
Duet Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:33 AM
Thanks, Allen. It's true isn't it...unless a song is an instrumental. Anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Carole :D
Messina Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 5:43 AM
Poets rule and so do you Carole! I hope you had a nice Christmas and I wish you a very joyful and Happy New Year. Hugs Charlie xoxo
Duet Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 10:48 PM
Thanks, Charlie!! What a great comment! Love you and Happy New Year to you too. Carole :D
Lamoureux Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 2:16 AM
I’m sure at least we’ve ruled a moment or two. Happy New Year Carole.
Duet Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 10:41 PM
Yes, "a moment or two..." or three or four or....forever!! Thanks, Richard, and Happy New Year to you too. Carole :D
Godwin Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 1:53 PM
You're making me think, all my Libra weighing tendencies have kicked in to debate this deep line of thought. Since I've been moved to thinking, your write worked, right? Hope your Christmas was everything wonderful. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Duet Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Thank you, CayCay. I'm so glad I made you "think"! lol Carole :D
Warrior Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 5:15 AM
It is proven...thru-out history the scribes of a POET are always remembered...though Kanye West & Taylor Swift seize the day...the poet captures the century...loved your monoku Carole...congrats on the win...may you have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas dear friend...love & light...^WW^
Duet Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Thank you so much, ^WW^, and Happy New Year 2019 to you and yours. Carole :D
Kamoonpuri Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 11:11 PM
Yay so true, nice to know they do, must be an accurate finding and observation I trust. Kudos and congrats on your win, And merry Xmas. Pleez do check out my newest poem too, I luv greeting poets that way.
Duet Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 12:54 PM
Thank you so much, Zaynab. I will definitely check out your poem. Carole :D
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 6:58 PM
awesome, Mine kind of had that slant as well. Congrats on your win
Duet Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Yes, yours was great too, Andrea. Thanks. Carole :D
Smith Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations Carole, great going...
Duet Avatar
December 22, 2018 at 12:52 PM
Thank you, Charlie. Carole :D
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 1:05 PM
Ha! Awesome :)) Congrats on your win! xomo
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM
Thanks, Maureen. Carole :D
Rodrigues Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:52 AM
A lovely sentiment! Congtprats, Carole!
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM
Thanks, Kim. Carole :D
Andresen Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:07 AM
- A wonderful "one liner" - Congratulations, Carole :) - I wish you a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Thanks, Sunny. Carole :D
Y. Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 6:39 AM
Hi Carole, I agree, Poets rock! I enjoyed this one-liner. Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:42 PM
That's true and thanks, Alexis. Carole :D
Messina Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 6:09 AM
Cheers to that, Carole! Would there be any singers if there were no poets to write the lyrics...lol Congratulations on your 1st place win. hugs Charlie
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Thank you, Charlie. Hugs back....Carole :D
One Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 5:20 AM
Totally agree!! Great one liner Carole! Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Duet Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 7:45 PM
Thank you so much, ZZ. Such an easy contest...lol Carole :D
Callus Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 1:52 PM
This is short but definitely excellent, Carole! Let's raise our glasses to the poet community! Regards // paul
Duet Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 4:41 PM
For sure, Paul. Thanks. Carole :D
Pandit Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Excellent, Carole!
Duet Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Thanks, Vijay. Carole :D
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:02 PM
Isn't that the truth! Love it, Carole.
Duet Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Yep, sure is, Line....Carole :D
Blown Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:53 PM
it is a known fact that the best singer songwriters are poets
Duet Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Hi Sandman! I did not know that but it stands to reason for sure. Thanks so much for your comment. Carole :D
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