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Poetry: January 27, 2010 Issue [#3481]

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  Edited by: THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Tell me, please, won't you
Just how much can poetry do?


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Letter from the editor

For a moment, please suppose
that the world has NO prose.
Everything - physics, history, geometry
needs be expressed through poetry.
Mailman, grocer, mechanic, nurse
To be addressed just in verse.

Would poetry meet the challenge?
Would it have the needed range?
The user manual for your comp
Would it gain in style, or lose in oomph?

What about the news?
Current events and expert views?
Would good news make you sing?
Bad news lose some of its sting?

It would be pretty hard to reject
A lyrical science project.
Or give a scathing, rhymed retort
To a poetic book report.

A simple visit to the dentist
would give more than molars a twist
'Coz if you rhyme 'bicuspid'
Well, stupid, you get ... Cupid!

Or when you visit the store
and, like Oliver, you ask for more,
If it's going to take a while
The assistant MUST wear a smile!

So, if the world had NO prose,
Would each thorn grow a rose?
Saying everything in verse
Makes it better, not worse!


Editor's Picks

It was hard to make choices,
Here are a few poetic voices.

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Who can't act?
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The Diaper Change Open in new Window. (E)
Babies are special. Dedicated to all those nasty drivers and their pit crews.
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Hat-Switch Open in new Window. (E)
A conversation between Early-in-the-morning and Late-at-night
#1453632 by Kuku - Peaceful in Ramadan Author IconMail Icon

 Wishes Open in new Window. (E)
Wouldn't you like them all to come true?
#454054 by Dottie Author IconMail Icon

Devil's Delight Open in new Window. (E)
The pleasure from causing pain.
#1589183 by jaya Author IconMail Icon

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Some picnics end well... or so I'm told.
#1548623 by Ben Langhinrichs Author IconMail Icon

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Totem Wolf Open in new Window. (ASR)
Native American Spirit Guide: Editor's Choice, WDC Anthology, 2012!
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First post please review
#1635147 by emmie Author IconMail Icon


"The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. is a super contest,
and these guidelines are the best!
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How to Enter the Writer's Cramp Open in new Window. (E)
Step-by-step instructions on how to enter the Cramp ...
#1633129 by Sophurky Author IconMail Icon


Is the computer playing a role?
Dear reader, please take my poll!
 Online Friendships Open in new Window. (ASR)
Are friendships stronger online or in person/on phone?
#1633126 by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author IconMail Icon


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Reader, don't let my bubble burst!
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I need praise like a mouse needs cheese!

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