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An Ode To An Ode

A great writing form.

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Comment from Sally Law
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My goodness, this flowed like a monorhyming river, my talented friend. A lovely poetic offering for the ode contest. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal xoxo

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jan-2024
    This was a fun project but it didn?t do well here. Very fun!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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Goodness, how did you do this with that monorhyme! I'm impressed (though grammar not always spot-on), it's quite a fun feat and extravaganza of rhyming skill, all as a tribute to that rather common-sounding 'ode'! Quite a tribute! Good luck Debbie

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
    Yeah I had to take a few liberties with grammar to make it work. Even I spotted that! Ha!

    Thank you my friend. It didnt do great but they can?t all be winners. Still, this was so much fun!
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Writing an ode is praising someone who you admire. We need a pat on the back when writing an ode sometimes (even if we praise ourselves for writing the ode.) I bet you got lots of clapping when you took your curtsy.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
    Ha! The crowd exploded. It was an amazing feeling. Quite the adrenaline rush. Couldn?t believe it.
Comment from jessizero
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I loved your rhymes and the way your poem flowed! An "ode to an ode" was a very clever idea. I am glad you are doing well in the contest. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
    Thanks although I think I am in last place. Ha! Your praise is win enough for me, Jessi!
Comment from Julie Helms
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You had me laughing just at the title! This is very witty and funny.
"So stick with the ode regaling a great load."
This got me going to... Odes and poetry are oft delicate and spiritual and you're talking about great loads :-D

Thank you for the laugh! Julie.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
    So I won already because I made you laugh. That is, after all, what writing is all about!
Comment from Navada
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Well, this is a rhyming tour de force! There is a real liveliness and verve to this piece and it is a fun exploration of the art of writing. One suggestion I'd make is to alter your line lengths so the rhyming is more visually apparent. Good luck for the contest! :)

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
    Thanks, my Aussie pal! I had sixty seconds on open mike to read this. Hence the rapid format!
reply by Navada on 07-Jan-2024
    Understood!