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Ode To A Paperclip - A Sonnet
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Ode To A Paperclip - A Sonnet |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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~*Ode To A Paperclip*~ Oh paperclip, thou holdeth parchment fair In gentle grip, lest roughness cause a tear Sweet word and rhyme, held safely in thy care Thine arms securely wrapped 'round treasures rare Though, staples with their jagged teeth may scar Thou doth not puncture, nor thine wards do mar Thine champions doth travel from afar To offer cherished wares and much dinar For they doth worship thine protective charm How thou doest keep all lambskin safe from harm And ne'er shall cause good reason for alarm Ill trepidation wholly thou disarm Thus, I remain forever in thy debt Oh paperclip, thine aid I shan't forget ~vlraynes "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (11-07-2002 12:23 PM).] |
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DawnG 
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Vicky, I really liked this cute sonnet.  One never thinks about how much work a simple paperclip has to endure in its lifetime. Could be quite stressful if a paperclip were able to feel stress. LOL. Thanks also for your help with my "O" words yesterday. Dawn |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Ah yes, I really really really did enjoy this, V!!!!!! Even with all of the computers in offices and homes, there is still a use for the paper clip!!!! Some things are just indispensable......Great one here!! Pen how you truly feel... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Vicky Wonderful sonnet with a sense of humor.! Much enjoyed! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ Just look at you work-the-rhyme~ You're amazing gal~ Delightful to read ... Looking for your muse to keep you hopping~  *HugletsFromAfar* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling at you... who knew a paper clip's fine review... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles in delight) Yay for paperclips, hip-hip hooray! (smiles) They are such wonderful things indeed, though the way I keep my poems organized is by getting a 3-ring binder for every year, hole punching the sides of the hard-copies, and alphabetizing the poems in them! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Though, staples with their jagged teeth may scar Thou doth not puncture, nor thine wards do mar ============================ ya know...you just crack me up...and then when I get done smiling...I realize the jokes on me...cuz you just wrote a kick butt poem here...theres nothing wrong with your muse...shes grade A-amusing.... love the vocab and language usage in this.... clever clever... whats next??? A toast to a toaster... to bagel or not to bagel.... ahh the conflict..the resoulution  No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Very enjoyable sonnet. Who says all posts should bear the weight of the world or drip romantic? Beauty and humor are right in front of us. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Now, Vicky, here you go showing amazing talent...and about a "paper clip", one of the most helpful inventions of all time. Thanks for the cute sonnet. I really liked it. HeeHee!! Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
OOOPPPSSS!!!!! (here goes this lady in my library) (smiles) Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
OOOPPPSSS!!!!! (here goes this lady in my library) Now how did this one happen??? (smiles) Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) with love and hugs from Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (11-07-2002 08:44 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A wonderful sonnet Vicky. Oh how would we get through the day without one? Very much enjoyed this one. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Truly, your writing shines on the shadow-edge of that clip. Lurve it! |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Hehe Vicky, I love even more each time I read it! I'm so cute! |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Thats it, glad someone can appreciate paperclips. Listen to me, I sound like an idiot. Good job "Sticks and stones will break my bones, |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
And they make nifty chains.Surprize a co-worker and link up all their paper clips. paladin |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
I think is the first poem i have ever heard about PAPER CLIPS but, its cool... I still liked it. Thanks for sharing. I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Vicky it is just so good to see you back here writing, I missed this, and oh this made me smile |
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quietlydying
since 2001-06-10
Posts 935the wonderful land of oz |
nicely done vicky, nicely done. thank you for my smile today. /jen/ what if they gave a war, and nobody came... |
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Android 17
since 2001-07-21
Posts 664Winnipeg |
LMAO! This rocked! Tyhla du dra piyd uv so seht! |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is scary my friend....very scary..... lol...but alas...if paperclip is your inspire...paperclip it is! hooray for paperclip!!!  (have you stopped taking your medication?) *snickersnicker* hugs,g btw....that was right nicely written! sonnet not being free verse, i'm not so sure i'll attempt such...but you carried that one well my friend..! you and parker could be pals...he's the sonnet king you know... "dont cry because its over, smile because it happened...!" -unknown [This message has been edited by dgvarner (11-08-2002 12:52 PM).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I think I shall forever think of you when I see a paperclip! Really cute poem, with style. Deb |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Was this that challenge I gave a really long time ago? i don't thinks so but not many poems about paperclips come out of no where.... "Sticks and stones will break my bones, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You've clipped the clipper fine my dear Loved reading the ode to a Paperclip here I use them every single day I'll never look at them again in the same way You're too cute...and smart....and witty Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Thanks everyone. I have to give credit to Wind for the paperclip idea though. She posted a challenge that included a paperclip as the subject. This poem doesn't fit the other guidelines of the challenge, but that is where the paperclip idea came from. Dawn...LOL...it does put a different light on them doesn't it? Glad you enjoyed. Sunnyone...so true. The paperclip will never go out of style. Thank, my friend. Martie..glad you enjoyed this. Marge...thanks, friend. *Huglets* back at ya. Karilea...smiling back. Thanks, friend. Noah...thanks so much for the enthusiastic reply. You always make me smile, my friend. JM...I honestly have NO idea where this one came from, but thanks so much for 'kick butt poem'.LOL You just made my day, my friend. LOL @ your suggestions for future writings..LOL! Too funny! RSWells...thanks so much for such a kind reply. Glad you enjoyed this. garysgirl...really glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for reading and for including it in your library. Gentle Spirit...very good question...glad you enjoyed. Mikey...you've made me smile with that reply. Thank you, my friend. Rhonda...once again, you're too good to me. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you like it. Wind...LOL...you do not sound like an idiot, and I appreciate you putting the thought of a paperclip into my mind. Glad you enjoyed. paladin...ROFL! You're so right. Thanks for reading and for the laugh. Connel...thank you for reading. Glad you like it. Sharon...I've missed being able to write, and it feels good to be back. Glad this made you smile, my friend. Jen...thanks, friend. I'm very glad this gave you a smile. Glad you enjoyed it. Alex...thank you muchly. Glad you like! Gale...LOL..yep..I'll take what ever inspire I can get these days..lol. Really glad you enjoyed. Deb...thank you, my friend. It's good to be thought of. Wind...hi again. This poem doesn't match the requirements of your challenge, so I didn't present it as such. The paperclip did, however, come from your challenge, and for that I thank you. Thanks again, everyone! Hugs and much love to all,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Titia...you snuck in there while I was working on my other thank you's. I'm so glad you enjoyed this, my friend. Your replies always make me smile. Big HUGS, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Great work, Vicky... I am glad to see that thou understandeth the old english thing now... hehe You worked well within the strict scheme of rhyme, for which I applaud you. I greatly enjoyed reading this.Hope I will be seeing more of the sort. Post in TEEN once in a while, would ya?  Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Enjoyed the clip of this sonnet. It's nice to know it doesn't always have to be about love or the lack therof. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You Rock, Vicky!  Very cute! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so adorable, vicky... I think it makes us realize the importance of the humble paperclip...  ~ hugs and applauseLyra |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Oh thy beautiful paperclip! How wonderful they are! Got any? This is great! Hugs Cindi |
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