Turn-about ( April Fools' Terza Rima from the Workshop)

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Open Poetry #44

Turn-about ( April Fools' Terza Rima from the Workshop)

Dr.Moose1
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since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

0 posted 2009-04-01 10:56 AM

Gotta love April Fools
'cuz a practical joke
isn't breaking the rules

But it seems like some folks
kinda feel like their wheel's
just been kicked in the spokes

Lighten up, no big deal
if somebody gets you
this may have some appeal

Set 'em up's what you do
use some devious plan
then just tighten the screw

and you'll soon be a fan
of the April Fools' clan

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2009-04-01 12:13 PM

I love this day, and all the mischief I can get into. I woke up to snow, and figured Mother Nature may like it a bit too. Loved the Terza Rima - it rocks!

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

2 posted 2009-04-01 02:02 PM

Sorry, Moose. You need to review the rules for the terza rima

Dr.Moose1
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since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

3 posted 2009-04-01 03:13 PM

Mysteria,
Thanks I'm glad you liked.
Doc

Dr.Moose1
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4 posted 2009-04-01 03:17 PM

Balladeer,
I'm afraid you have me at a loss. I read this as being, 1-2-1, 2-3-2, 3-4-3, 4-5-4, 5-5.
Four tercets ( an indeterminate number ) with an ending couplet which rhymes with the center line of the previous tercet done in anapestic meter. What am I missing here?
Doc

Balladeer

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5 posted 2009-04-01 04:26 PM

You are missing the date...

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Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

6 posted 2009-04-01 04:28 PM

Ou, Mysteria, mischief? LOL should we be scared?

Enjoyed the Read Moose!

ARCTIC WIND

Dr.Moose1
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since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

7 posted 2009-04-01 04:33 PM

Balladeer,
Lol, perfect. Of course you know this means I owe you one.
Doc

Arctic,
Thanks, I'd watch out for Mysteria, I've heard rumors.
Doc

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

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Realm of Supernatural

8 posted 2009-04-01 04:35 PM

Rumors!?! Oh dear... shh though

ARCTIC WIND

Balladeer

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

9 posted 2009-04-01 05:38 PM

Aw, that's ok, doc. It takes a big man to let bygones be bygones

(Why do I feel like I just wasted my time typing that?)

Dr.Moose1
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Bewilderment , USA

10 posted 2009-04-01 05:46 PM

Perhaps because you know better? Lol.
Doc

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2009-04-02 08:55 AM

I enjoyed this very much... both the poem and the poetic prank. *S*

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

12 posted 2009-05-02 01:58 AM

I love this one, Doc. And, I so love Balladeer's response.

Alison

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