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Jeff Kyser is a retired software developer who lives with his wife Frances right ‘round the bend in rural Lacey’s Spring, Alabama. A late comer to the world of poetry, he has been writing contemplative and whimsical pieces on family, on redemption, and on faith for the last several years. His eight grandchildren are the source for much of his inspiration, fueling a desire to spur their imagination and to share his life’s journey with them.

Write an Ode Contest is open

Blog Posted by Jeff Kyser: 2/23/2023 2:57:00 PM

I'm thrilled to see there are already a number of entries submitted to the Write an Ode Poetry Contest - come join us!

Write an ode of praise to a common, everyday, inanimate household object. Use 3 stanzas and no more than 30 lines total. Check out some of the more famous odes - they use different rhyme schemes from one stanza to the next, varying line lengths.

New poems preferred

Multiple placements - be creative, and have fun!

-jeff



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Date: 2/26/2023 1:40:00 PM
Jeff, this will be my first Ode I think, so I am looking forward to be putting pen to paper and write one, whether I place or not it will be great, blessings, Constance
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 2/27/2023 4:36:00 AM
It is good to try new things! Have a blessed day!
Date: 2/23/2023 10:29:00 PM
Great contest, Jeff. Have fun with it.
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