Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Today's post has nothing whatsoever to do with rubber bands...

...because the short poems I wrote today are based on prompts which had nothing to do with rubber bands.  Why rubber bands?  Why not? 

Well...not here and not today, but anyway...

We Write Poems' prompt was all about finding a way to write when one is stuck in the 'can't-write-zone.'  Three Word Wednesday's prompt was 'tickle, breeze and mellow.'  Finally, The March Challenge's prompt was 'family.'

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Impractical Space

When writing, I do get neurotic
when things get a wee bit chaotic.
So…I make bigger messes.
This often addresses
my need for a space that’s quixotic.

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Tickle Torture

You can’t be mellow
when someone tickles your feet.
Escape?  Not a breeze.

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Sharing

A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold. - Ogden Nash

In our family
sharing is key, but sometimes
I wish they didn’t.

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23 comments:

  1. ElaineMarch 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh RJ...how delightful. I still play "tickle torture" with my youngest (10 years on Saturday) and we even call it that name. Thanx for brightening an otherwise dreary Wednesday!

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  2. Jae RoseMarch 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    'Sharing' was the spirit of Ogden Nash kept alive..rubber bands are great..hard to come by in this age of the virtual paperclip..Jae ;)

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  3. anthonynorthMarch 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Great fun all. Enjoyed them :-)

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  4. Sheilagh LeeMarch 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    sheilagh Lee said: simply delightful I enjoyed them all."

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  5. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Wow, I almost choked on my coffee! The family poem caused me to LOL! The common cold, their bad moods (never mine)...why can't they keep them to themselves?

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  6. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    The chaos that surrounds a day of writing is an utter frustration come evening. When I was still raising kids, this was really true. Now, I can relax, since mostly, my time is mine.

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  7. DeborahMarch 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I loved them all, you're a delight to read! :o)

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  8. flaubertMarch 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    All three are great, RJ.

    Pamela

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  9. Mike PatrickMarch 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Perfect timing. I woke this morning with a scratchy throat.
    Can't wait to share it with all those I love.

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  10. trishaMarch 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    hilarious trio. just loved all three of them equally.

    trisha

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  11. vivinfranceMarch 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Every one of them a gem: each made me laugh - in comedy, empathy and sympathy!

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  12. AltonianMarch 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Liked them all, RJ - again!

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  13. Old EggMarch 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    It is always a treat to visit your page and enjoy your work.

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  14. earlybirdMarch 17, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    what fun. I particularly liked your take on 'family'!

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  15. Tilly BudMarch 17, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I'm so glad you share your poetry, though. That last one was great fun.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Lovely...all three. Love the light-hearted approach to these works!

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  17. ShailMarch 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Delightful. Don't we all know about 'tickle torture'? :)

    Loved the other two also :)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Never a disappointment when I visit ... thanks for the morning smile! ~becca

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  19. gautami tripathyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I loved all!

    :D

    an ordinary moment

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  20. RenMarch 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Oh I love it! LOL

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  21. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    RJ, the 3WW prompt was hard because I DESPISE tickling. I was bullied a lot, being small for my age. Having said that... your 3WW was swift and funny. But the kicker for me today was using "quixotic" in a limerick. Now that's entertainment!
    Great stuff - Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/tickle-of-spring/

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  22. neil reidMarch 18, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    A sense of humor is not a bad fate at all!

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  23. The Poetry BinMarch 18, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I came to read your 3WW poem, but instead your thoughts on family sharing tickled my fancy. Thanks :)

    The Poetry Bin

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