| General Poetry posted July 1, 2019 |
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The year that changed the world...forever
Seventeen Seventy-Six*
by Y. M. Roger
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Four for the Fourth writing prompt entry
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Writing Prompt This is a 'Stacked Five-Seven-Five' contest for the Fourth of July! You are to compose an offering of FOUR 'stacked' 5-7-5's that comprise a SINGLE poem on any topic that is associated with America's July Fourth Celebrations. Remember, one single 5-7-5 is written such that: first line -- five syllables second line -- seven syllables third line -- five syllables Your poem will be a 'stack' of FOUR of these with a 'Fourth of July' theme. Everyone knows the Fourth can be different things for different people, and here's your chance to make your 'thing' the one 'thing' we all enjoy!! Your ultimate goal? Make us all want to vote for yours at the polls! :) Ready! Set! Celebrate! :) ;) |
*The title was supposed to be '1776', but did you know the editor will NOT allow an 'all numerical' title...it thinks it's 'all caps'! Silly editor!! :)
AUTHOR NOTES:
1. 'Congress' here denotes the Continental Congress [June 7th - July 4th, 1776]
2. Although the vote to declare independence from Great Britain took place on July 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was not adopted and officially signed until two days later on July 4th. Such is why we celebrate INDEPENDENCE DAY on the 4th and not the 2nd! :)
You can read a bit more than just 'special author notes' at these two websites:
HISTORY CHANNEL: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
MILITARY.COM: https://www.military.com/independence-day/history-of-independence-day.html
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!! (In all caps - lol!)
Image from Reader's Digest [www.rd.com/culture]
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and 2 member cents. AUTHOR NOTES:
1. 'Congress' here denotes the Continental Congress [June 7th - July 4th, 1776]
2. Although the vote to declare independence from Great Britain took place on July 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was not adopted and officially signed until two days later on July 4th. Such is why we celebrate INDEPENDENCE DAY on the 4th and not the 2nd! :)
You can read a bit more than just 'special author notes' at these two websites:
HISTORY CHANNEL: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
MILITARY.COM: https://www.military.com/independence-day/history-of-independence-day.html
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!! (In all caps - lol!)
Image from Reader's Digest [www.rd.com/culture]
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