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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.
"Courting Aces"
ReplyDeleteI was all set to do my old trick for Penn,
but forgot how to force the card-counting classic.
He saw my dilemma, so offered, "Well, then,
you'll need to resort to actual magic."
When I shared my story with my bull frog, "Uproar,"
he croaked, "What a bore, worth hardly a snore!"
~ OMK
"Repentance"
ReplyDeleteHis crime had involved some force,
and it made Roy feel remorse.
His lawyer a defense did mount
and that lowered his jail time count.
But Roy never really forgot
how that silent guard he had shot.
It all put his heart in an uproar,
and to never shoot again he swore.
So in the years since he's been home
he's done his best to atone.
The wounded guard now gets support
to make his income never short.
And this kindness has him driven
to let Roy know that he's forgiven.
My goodness, a bull frog named "Uproar"?!!
ReplyDeleteYour fictional pets don't get any crazier than this, Ol' Man Keith.
That's definitely John McEnroe in the cartoon, and reminiscent of his epic rant at Wimbledon. Right, Wilbur?
ReplyDelete“Uproar” is a comfort of my years, advanced.
ReplyDeleteI feed him insects. He does a little dance.
We watched Wheel of Fortune together last night.
The phrase “Poetic License” came into sight.
Our reaction was immediate, I would not you kid,
it was of you, dear Misty, that think we did!
~ OMK
Believe it or not, Ol' Man Keith, I too watched "Wheel of Fortune" last night, as I do every night, and I too saw the "Poetic License" category. But I have to confess--it never occurred to me that anyone would relate that to me. I'll consider myself flattered, I guess, and thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteSandy ~ It must be McEnroe. I don't follow tennis, but even I thought so!
ReplyDelete~ OMK
His hair style is the proverbial dead giveaway. Plus the combative attitude, of course.
ReplyDeleteMisty's repentant Roy shows the way to truly atone, going far beyond an apology to try to make amends in a tangible way.
ReplyDeleteMany may have the impression that it is enough to try to lead a "good life," having offended in one's early years. But Roy gives his labor and money to help his wounded victim to a "better life" than he would have been left to endure.
An excellent example, one to ponder.
~ OMK
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PS. Clarification:
007 = Licensed to Kill (INTERPOL & royal subjects)
Misty = Licensed to Mill (subjects, verbs, objects)
OMK, thank you for your very kind comments on Roy, and for not charging the verse with being too sentimental, which might certainly have been justified. So now I have to ask how Misty relates to "licensed to mill"? Mill? Hmm?
ReplyDeleteAs in "milling about"...
ReplyDeleteSaturday night was Chet's favorite meeting, open speaker
ReplyDeleteCoffee, sandwiches , cake and cookies; Chet was a believer.
He could count on Lois being there, usually sat down front.
Would this be the night to make a move, begin the hunt?
Perhaps he could court a bit certainly not cause an uproar
Easy does it was the mantra, by now Chester knew the score
But Chet had forgotten one thing, his was a sorry plight
Lois was way cross town with her sponsor, this just wasn't his night.
WC
Wilbur, I was so excited at the start of your poem, thinking that this would be the night, and that Chet and Lois would begin to really relate. But, alas, 'twas not to be again. Well, hopefully at another event coming up soon--I'll keep my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteYes, Wilbur, we were pretty sure there would be a time for the folk to mill around, to switch places between speakers, to mix and mingle during cookie time. It would have been a chance for Chet to try his flirtation skills.
ReplyDeleteBut it turns out the town is too big, and Lois & her sponsor are milling with others!
This is fun, though, and Wilbur knows exactly how to string it out.
~ OMK
Wilbur, is Chet really listening to John or just going to do what he wants to about Lois? I'm beginninbg to worry a little bit about Chet's commitment.
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