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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Much like those ancient birds roaming the skies, "Pterrible-dactyls" flit over the page. Trying to capture them I wonder why, I don't give up and start acting my age. See them cavorting just out of my reach, sporting bright plumage I'd use to festoon. Help Mr. Wizard ( or should I say "Teach"), me to use them and not act a buffoon . Then might my poetry soar to new heights? (I doubt it's possible, but it just might.) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Let's see what you've got here, Doc.. Dactylic Trimeter quote: This is a pterrible poem Doc Moose Each of your lines measures three feet I see There is but one where your meter is loose Trimeter's tough set dactylicly If you just give it a cursory glance Surely you'll see that line's inopportune Juggle your dactyls, the meter's askance Write it with care and don't be a buffoon...   This is really a diffult one.. Nicely done, Doc.. [This message has been edited by Nan (06-21-2002 07:39 PM).] |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Dear Teach, Ah, but I have been studying, trying to learn from the error of my ways. There are coaches all over the place, willing minds waiting to learn, challenges yet to be met. I feel as if I had transpired and awoken to a new and very interesting world! This is where I belong, here among the learning, and loving every minute of it.Thank You! Doc P.S. Your second interpretation preserves the meter, although I do admit it's stretching things a bit . Doc [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (06-21-2002 09:45 PM).] |
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