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VAS
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0 posted 2002-09-26 11:15 AM


Tired Dribblings From a Cracked Pen.

My medication was off
which could be a dangerous scenario
in fact quite more certain
than a walk through the barrio.

My sugar registered quite high
yet my mood far from sweet,
if given any challenge
I’d not stayed on my feet.

The error’s been corrected
I feel so much more inclined
to write or to labor
given opportunity while there’s time.

It was a mistake, I feel certain
though not admitted quite as such
but at least I’m still kicking
and not so out of touch.

Yesterday, though,
was a rough one for me
I didn’t feel like writing
or even having tea.

I worked a bit on banking
clerical, rote energies
Walked a couple of errands
to combat sugar’s destiny.

When the day had fairly ended
I found I’d had no yen
to even scribble tired dribblings
from a poet’s cracked pen.

©September 26, 2002

I hope it’s okay to add a word for the meter in the challenge phrase.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2002 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Krishankins
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1 posted 2002-09-26 11:24 AM


This write reminds me of a dream where you are moving in slow motion no matter how hard you try. Nice one!

Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!?

bsquirrel
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2 posted 2002-09-26 12:29 PM


Don't worry, VAS.
A challenge would be boring
if you couldn't change the rules.

I loved this.
Sugar high.
Sugar low.

And your meter?
Leaves mine sipping puddles in the street.

Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2002-09-26 10:24 PM




(smiles) Oh Virginia, I too love how you broke the rules here, sweet friend, this is wonderful and your pen indeed floods with precious thoughts here, well-done on the challenge, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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