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Thursday, December 8, 2022

8 Dec. 2022

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13 comments:

Ol' Man Keith said...


Today’s Jumble haiku:
(Encourage holiday feasting! Make your appetite bold!
Eat! Drink! And…)

Tap-it-More!

When anyone gathers
to share mirth, be sure to out-
do your tummy’s girth.
~ OMK

Ol' Man Keith said...

Wordle 8 Dec. ‘22
Par = 4
Wordle 537 2/6

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Used the old
Bot starter.
Worked it
from that…
~ OMK

OwenKL said...

A picador rides a caparisoned horse
A matador rides a cape
Together they try to stay the course
Against two thousand pounds of steak.

A picador carries a lance,
A matador, a sword.
A picador's lance makes the bull dance.
The matador's sword death affords.

Spectators gather for the spectacle,
To see anyone outdo pure rage.
Tummies turn with each pass, and gasp,
At the final twist of the blade!

Wilbur Charles said...

I reasoned out Wordle 537 3/6

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Owen, you're at the top of your game. Your neck and neck with Joe Biden for comeback of the year award

WC

Misty said...

"Courtship"

Danny wanted to outdo
his rival at the zoo.
They had gathered together to woo
a young worker who was new.

Danny bought her some treats for her tummy
and she enjoyed them and found them yummy.
They spent time together and had fun
and she liked him better than anyone.

She said you're my favorite matador,
and it's you I most like and adore.

Ol' Man Keith said...

Clever of Misty to hide Danny’s occupation until the final couplet.
If a reader knows too soon that he’s a sexy, death-defying, balletic torrero, his rival doesn’t stand a chance.

Owen’s dazzling demonstration of the art of “grace under pressure” impresses us with knowledge & humor.
The sheer tonnage of weight on the hoof is good for more than a chuckle.
I join with Wilbur in saluting him. Felicidades a nuestro amigo.
~ OMK

Ol' Man Keith said...

Oops!
A revision! (in the spirit of haiku):

When anyone gathers
to share mirth, they must outdo
their tummy’s old girth.
~ OMK

Wilbur Charles said...

She said "you're my favorite matador,"

And he remembered responded
"You're the a most winsome elf"

WC

Ol' Man Keith said...

OK, I get it, Wilbur...
She's an elf!

An elf, & a winsome one at that.
~ OMK

Misty said...

OMK, your verse cracked me up this morning--very clever and funny rhyme!

Very moving but very sad verse, Owen, but beautifully rhymed and paced. You are still one of our best poets!

Wilbur, wish I could have joined you and OMK with a Wordle--but I have company coming in fifteen minutes and was busy with preps all day. Maybe tomorrow?

Ol' Man Keith said...

Misty ~ Thanks for the "crack-up." Hope you saw the second version!
Have a pleasant evening with your company!

≈∆≈
I see we are missing a visit from our Northern neighbor...
CEh! ~ Last seen here yesterday @ 5:31--having a "Busy day."
~ OMK

CanadianEh! said...

Hi all, yes another busy day, helping an elderly relative navigate day surgery. All went well thankfully.
No time again to contribute, but I did enjoy your offerings. And add my salute to Owen for that magnificent verse!

Wilbur Charles said...

Winding up the day with

Wordle 538 5/6

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A Friday J to start

WC