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2/22/2007 4:30 am |
A Poetic Challenge - Just for fun Not sure if anyone is interested in doing another one of these, but I decided to post a new challenge anyway. The Challenge Write a poem incorporating all of the 10 words from the list. The words can be used in any order and may be changed to variations ie - Shop = Shops, Shopping, Shopper title your piece as you like. You can post your poem to your own blog, or post it here. If posting to your blog, then leave a link so we can all visit to read. Have fun  Muse ------------------------------------------------- Poetic Challenge # 2 - Word List Arrive, Crazy, Empty, Scarlet, Parade, Skill, Fire, Trade, Gone, Beast Thank you to all who took part in the first one which is still listed here - Poetic Challenge # 1 Blog Muse2u 
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2/22/2007 12:32 pm |
The poems of love In scarlet letters burned like fire on paper Hungry for words like crazy they ate them as they lit up slowly fulfilling their task And the flame like an uncontrolled beast turned those symbols to ashes Fire and paper two opposite sides but still two of a trade The skill of a hand a pen lets words arrive like trains but then again, never too late The match will tell you though, as it lights the flame, words will be gone and slowly they'll fade But that's all they were these words, never more than just an empty parade.
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2/22/2007 8:28 pm |
The Beast I am the beast, a scarlet envy waiting; a monster crazed by the trade for your arrival. I am a beast in your Honor; paraded in a haze of an untended fire. I am your beast gone in the feeding of your desire. I am a beast skilled in the emptiness of survival. Peace .. elaine67
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2/23/2007 8:38 am |
Riny - This reminds me of love letters re-read many years after a romance has ended. Burning words at the start, but as you say, ashes at the end. I really enjoyed reading. Great use of the words. Thanks for taking part Elaine - Quite a powerful piece  I thought of jealous hearts longing to be loved, but skilled in the art of waiting. Your poem created some vivid imagery for me I like the way you used the words. I hope you enjoyed the challenge. Thanks for taking part Blog Muse2u
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2/23/2007 3:12 pm |
Ok my friend, I'll give this a try. Here is my humble contribution, unlike the poem I put on my blog, this one took alot of effort to write, so here goes: I’m Just Lazy They say that I’m crazy, but really I’m lazy I don’t like to work at all If there’s work to be done, I’m not the one That anyone should call I don’t have a skill, nor any will An education or a trade If it’s got to be done, I’m not the one So don’t rain on my parade I’m like that girl Scarlet, who became a harlot So she could stay in bed I lay on my back, here in the sack But enough of that’s been said Now take my friend John, he’s always gone To the office every day He’s missing a lot, and what has he got To show for it anyway If someone calls “fire”, I’ll think he’s a liar And in my bed I’ll stay If firemen arrive, and I’m still alive I’ll insist on being carried away Just like a beast, I don’t care in the least What anyone may say I live my life, because my dear wife Brings home all her pay So if you feel sorry, after reading this story And empty you think I be When you go to work, and your boss is a jerk Don’t come crying to me To write this poem, I let my mind roam Then dictate it to my wife I know it’s not fair, but I don’t really care Cause it’s a hell of a life.
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2/24/2007 12:20 pm |
Hi Don Great poem and humorous You got a lot of use out of the words. And the poor guys wife...Lol  Funny. It reminds me of a reality tv show that I watched recently where the husband wouldn't get out the bed and his wife had to fetch and carry all day.Great work. I enjoyed reading. I hope you enjoyed the challenge. thanks for taking part Blog Muse2u
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 5/14/2007 8:00 am |
Can't believe I missed one of your Challenges, Muse So I thought I'd have a quick go at writing one as short as possible, that still makes (some) sense. That crazy, scarlet beast Went and arrived at the Fire Skills Trade Parade. The place emptied fast.
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5/14/2007 12:47 pm |
No problem I'm glad you eventually found it Great little poem, and now I have images in my head of a monster and people running and screaming  So few words to create such a scene many thanks for taking part Blog Muse2u
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