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by lidijo1
Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
Topic: An In-Depth Look Into The Writer's Emotions
Replies: 33
Views: 27813

How ironic that I am reading this thread this morning. On the way home from a horrible night at work... part of me could not wait to see how my entry did...I only had 2 gold boxes by the time I went to work...although I thought the entry was a fairly good one. The other part of me felt a little like...
by lidijo1
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:28 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Master Class--Quatrain
Replies: 55
Views: 64143

quatrain times 3

Good morning Jan, Here is my poem...3 quatrains in one poem, for your consideration: Now I lay me down to sleep, THe baby died in six-o- three, And down the hall in six-o-five, A small child fights to stay alive, We daily fight a war of wills, And battle dark, malignant ills, And pray for grace that...
by lidijo1
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Congratulations to our 2009 Page Turner Winners
Replies: 32
Views: 34115

congratulations

Congratulations to Lynda, Shelley and Lisa for your success in the 2009 Page Turner contest. Well done! :D
by lidijo1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan"s Poetry Class--CLERIHEW
Replies: 62
Views: 69505

one more for the road

Barry Manilow
A good singer, don't you know
His very first job really paid
Because he was stuck on a Bandaid

Lisa J.

Moving on now to the next lesson so I can get caught up with the rest of the class. I'm enjoying this very much, by the way.
by lidijo1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan"s Poetry Class--CLERIHEW
Replies: 62
Views: 69505

clerihew # 2

okay...second attempt with someone from old cinema days

Bella Lagosi
His movies were quite gross-y
Made his mark on the world portraying a ghoul
He certainly didn't learn that in school

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan"s Poetry Class--CLERIHEW
Replies: 62
Views: 69505

clerihew-first attempt

I wrote my first one about my hubby who thinks he should be famous, and combined him with some one who really is famous (sort of) Rocky Lynn Johnson His image of self is a big one Fancies himself a wrestler... when in the mirror he's looking Especially when he says the line "do you smell what t...
by lidijo1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class: Haiku
Replies: 110
Views: 106180

what... another one???

what now have I done
cannot stop thinking haiku
created monster


seriously, Jan... I'm moving on to the next lesson :)

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class: Haiku
Replies: 110
Views: 106180

another haiku from me to you

little black puppy
red Christmas bow around neck
small boy's new best friend

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class: Haiku
Replies: 110
Views: 106180

haiku #3

tired nurse needs to sleep
too many haiku in head
pillow calls my name

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class: Haiku
Replies: 110
Views: 106180

haiku #2

brown seed planted deep
green leaves reach up for the breeze
red flower dances

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class: Haiku
Replies: 110
Views: 106180

haiku try

so many mentions
of soft drink preferences
making me thirsty

Lisa J.
by lidijo1
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class--ACROSTIC
Replies: 36
Views: 44826

thank you

Jan,
thank you for the feedback... I can tell already I am going to enjoy the classes very much...
Lisa
by lidijo1
Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class--ACROSTIC
Replies: 36
Views: 44826

acrostics

Jan, You wanted feedback... I thought this would be easy, but found out it is not as easy as it looks. I really had trouble with getting the last two lines to fit. Anyway, here is another attempt at an acrostic poem. Lisa Gifts from God Reveal hearts of Absolute trust that Notice everything and Dema...
by lidijo1
Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class--ACROSTIC
Replies: 36
Views: 44826

an acrostic for Gerald

Jerry, You know that you have been in my prayers ever since Linda went home to be with the Lord. I was touched by your acrostic, and I am glad you are writing again. I think Linda would be pleased to know there is healing taking place. I hope you don't mind but I've written an acrostic that I hope b...
by lidijo1
Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's Poetry Class--LIMERICK
Replies: 75
Views: 80768

Here's another one...


I sit and on words I am chokin'
My poetry brain must be broken
I'm takin' my time
but I can't find a rhyme
I may as well go to Hoboken

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