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The opening poem contains all the words (or variations of them) from today's Jumble.
Comments are welcomed! And couching them in Poetry is definitely NOT required.
Do not explicitly reveal any of the actual answer words until after closing time, but embedding them surreptitiously in comment sentences is encouraged.
FLN: Wilbur ~ I doubt big winners quit when ahead. IRL a Frank would probably be a pauper between giving the girl a ring and showing up at the church.
ReplyDeleteI spent some time in casinos in my 30s-- in Vegas, London, and on Cruise ships--but it was mainly to soak up atmosphere. I never won much and always quit when I spent my limit. I figured it was the price I was willing to pay for the experience--for "the action."
Yes, I enjoy experimenting with forms of verse. Usually I work out which form to use when I "solve" how to play the most difficult of the clue words. Then I adjust any other stanzas to match. I think "internal rhymes" are just called that.
"An Italian Phenom"
The Lombardy Poplar is a stately tree.
A favorite of poets, it calmly soars to the sky
and defines the Italian countryside. That we
have two in our garden causes me to sigh
with pride. While lesser trees may flail their limbs
in every breeze, their needy manners waving
desperately whenever daylight dims
and clouds roll in, the Poplar pleases, craving
nought--an imperturbable steel engraving.
~ OMK
"Surprise Romance"
ReplyDeleteJoey had spent some time in jail
but now he was out and didn't flail.
His family helped him, so he wasn't greedy,
but for someone to love--he was very needy.
One day, he was sitting by a poplar tree
when a woman in the park offered him some tea.
He was so amazed by her generous manner
that it lit up his life like a joyful banner.
Hers was such a kind and phenomenal act
that all of his interest it did attract.
Now Joey has a sweet and loving girlfriend,
with whom his life he is happy to blend.
He has wisely told her about his past,
and she understands, and their romance will last.
Misty ~
ReplyDeleteYour verse goes down yummily
like a spoonful of sugar.
It could be a plot summary
(minus the booger
's infractions) for the musical
Pal Joey, but by scrubbing
his bad actions, your whimsical
remnant deserves a drubbing
for being all sweetness
and light.
Is it right
to allude
(for the sake of neatness?)
to his jail time in so crude
& evasive a way?
He knew he had to be honest
& upfront, as he promised
HER a new play.
So if WE are to trust
this felonious cuss,
he should at least be confiding
his past sins, not hiding
any from US.
~ OMK
Ol' Man Keith,
ReplyDeleteGood authors may produce mysteries
to make readers speculate on plot twists.
Rather than tell Joey's crimes
why not make you spend valuable times
sorting out a variety of options
and experiment with different concoctions.
If Joey's crimes had to do with sex
it would put the poor girl under a hex.
But if he told her the honest truth,
she could decide if she thought him uncouth.
It's a choice for her to make
if she decides to give him a break.
If his crime had to do with money
their future may not look to sunny.
But she could ask his finances to track
to make sure he's no longer a slack.
Making readers consider all these options
gets them to create story adoptions.
Isn't that a better contribution
than just handing them simple solutions?
Long day. I solved the four J's but couldn't get the riddle-solution
ReplyDeleteSo, I peeked and got the first letter, F. And there it was. Pretty good pun, eh Sandy?
WC
Pretty good. Wish I could get a repairman for only a nominal fee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a bright and shining response, Misty!
ReplyDeleteSee tomorrow A.M. for my reply.
Your answer is so sharp & witty,
I'll need some time. For now, Bye-bye!
~ OMK