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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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This is one of my own little mind exercises and I pass it on to you... Here's an evil little puzzle Guzzle down a beer or two. You can do it if you try hard Bards, I offer this to you. Make the last word and the first rhyme Time to get your brains in gear. Clearly it is time to think some Dummies will not make it here. Who will tackle this endeavor? Never has it been done here. We're the first so let's get going Showing that old nasty 'deer! Simple little poem with a rhyme scheme of a-b-c-b, the only difference being that the last word of each line must rhyme with the first word or syllable of the next line. Sounds easy enough.. Try it  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Why Not Try? I spend each morning thinking back, Lacking what I use to know. So there I go where once I tried Denied the happiness, although... Bestow upon me just a smile. Beguile me with a touch of word. Heard before, but always needing Seeding thoughts, this heart be spurred. Absurd to think tomorrow's finds Unwinds the twist behind mind's eye. Deny me not, this summer's morn Born this day, a first reply... M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (07-11-2008 07:17 AM).] |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
nakd, Excellent job. You may want to check that last line before the "nasty old 'deer" gets here. Perhaps " born this day, a first reply " ? Doc |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you Doc..I don't know how I missed that one...guess I wasn't in the groove yet this morning. Besides, it did bring me my first reply  Thanks again, M |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Here's my attempt: Testing ! Testing , one two three, we like a challenge Ballad-d’, see how fun filled it can be, free to rhyme in harmony. He did it wrong … first words only, Gee! I’m sorry …. So tetchy.. Esprit de corps is not easy.. Teasing words that end in ‘e’. OLIAS. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Maureen, that is terrific! Nicely done OLIAS...great start with the first four lines but then it fell apart. Try again...? |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Maureen, I love your poem. A I'll be back with my attempt. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Sir, Here's my attempt. The Great Puppeteer This world is a stage, Age is just another phase, Ways and roles we play, Clay puppets we are in plays. Someone is a great Dad, Sad someone is an orphan son, One is a caring mother, Other is friend like none. Strings tied to our soul, Role and goal set for us, Thus, we play our part, Depart when he wants us. Prasad.N "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A Balladeer tip of the hat to you, Prasad! Not only did you follow the guidelines, you have excellent thoughts behind these lines that gives the reader food for thought. My thanks to you for joining in...  |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Dear Sir, please accept my thanks too, for coming up with such an interesting challenge, I really enjoyed working on this one. Many thanks to you and I am glad you liked my attempt. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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chopsticks Senior Member
since 2007-10-02
Posts 888The US, |
Balladeer, I am amazed at what I have learned from you; but don’t pat yourself on the back to hard, I am quite dumb to stat with, I thought I had found a flaw in your little mind exercises; but after reading the rules carefully, I found that I was the one that was flawed. You are still the great communicator. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear Darlin' 'Dear, My effort is posted here: /pip/Forum22/HTML/000943.html Thank you, A |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nothing dumb about you, chopsticks. We all have a lot to learn about a lot of different things. Just the fact you can learn makes you intelligent. It's a pleasure communicating with you Alison, on my way..... |
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