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0 posted 2007-12-03 08:12 PM

Patricia emailed me today with this poem and the following:

quote:
I was recently substitute teaching in a sophomore high school English class. The lesson of day...Poetry, more specifically a "Where I am From" poem composed by George Ella Lyon. We analyzed the poem and then students were required to compose a poem in this style. What a joy it was to read their work! I decided to make their assignment my own. After all, it was high time I wrote something again. So, here is my assignment. If you feel so inclined I would love to read your "Where I am from" poem.

She wasn't sure how to format this as a challenge, and I said I would help. Here is her contribution:

/pip/Forum104/HTML/002676.html

Now...

have fun with yours!

" It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
~*~
KRJ

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1 posted 2007-12-04 02:20 AM

This is very interesting dear Karilea and dear Patricia, I will try to come up with something ... when time allows.

Love,
Margherita

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2 posted 2007-12-04 12:58 PM

Absolutely loved Patricia's poem ~ and it does make for an interesting challenge! Misty Lilac's poem "Where" was a fascinating response to this challenge!

Linda

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3 posted 2007-12-04 01:32 PM

You know me and my curiousity...I think those who walk this road with you will be interested to see how this all transpired.

http://www.georgeellalyon.com/where.html

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4 posted 2007-12-04 01:33 PM

Lovely.

I'll attempt to rise to the challenge.

A

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5 posted 2007-12-04 08:42 PM

/pip/Forum104/HTML/002700.html

Wow...

I didn't know I had this in me.

And you make me feel as if there were chapters more
from which to delve, dwell, and reveal!

Thank you!

" It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
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KRJ

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6 posted 2007-12-04 11:18 PM

Well, here is my attempt at meeting Patricia's challenge.

Thanks for the inspiration, Patricia!

"I Am What I Am"
/pip/Forum104/HTML/002703.html

EA

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7 posted 2007-12-05 09:10 AM

Linda, what a wonderful write! I'm so glad you joined in on the fun!

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8 posted 2007-12-05 11:58 AM

Thanks for the challenge. Had fun doing it.

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9 posted 2007-12-05 12:40 PM

it's "where I am from" rather than "who I am" right?

where I am from is not a place to go.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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10 posted 2007-12-05 01:11 PM

Ah, Susan...there had to be some good in your growing up times...you could speak to the culture of the area alone.

I'm just glad you're HERE!

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11 posted 2007-12-05 02:54 PM

ok....a good challenge to get the muse moving is priceless. Here's my try at it.
/pip/Forum104/HTML/002726.html

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12 posted 2007-12-05 03:27 PM

I'm glad you didn't miss this challenge, Donna. My muse has been missing for months...but one good challenge, and I feel so danged refreshed!

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13 posted 2007-12-06 11:19 AM

Wonderful idea. I think I can play. Let me ponder.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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14 posted 2007-12-07 12:24 PM

Patricia, this challenge of yours has brought out some really wonderful poetry. I may try and give it a go -- I'll let you know when that happens. (Thanks SIL for posting for Patricia.)

....jo

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15 posted 2007-12-07 04:39 PM

This a a lovely poem, and very nice challenge

Here is my poem for the challenge ......
/pip/Forum104/HTML/002759.html

ARCTIC WIND

iliana
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16 posted 2007-12-09 03:15 AM

Okay, here's my first attempt, although I still have something besides this trying to come out.
/pip/Forum104/HTML/002804.html

Great challenge!

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17 posted 2007-12-12 01:51 PM

Here is mine...
/pip/Forum104/HTML/002880.html

RenaissanceRomanceRunsRed
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18 posted 2007-12-13 03:58 PM

hello, this is mine. It's not quite as conventional as the example poem, but it's somewhat close to the guildlines.
/pip/Forum101/HTML/001612.html

-Kate

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I think him so, because I think him so."

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