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Narrative From Poem Titles

(Deep in the rainforest), in (The Land of the Small), there lives a (Solitary Man) who is known to do some (Slow Strollin’) among the (Deep Pockets) of (Vernal Pools) looking for something more than (Sustenance). Of late, he finds it increasingly hard to be (Still Smiling) after his (First Love) left him some (...graffiti on stone) (The Day She Left). Choosing (Desperate Measures) over (Indecision), he said, in order to release these (Imprisoned Opinions) “(I LOCK MY DOOR UPON MYSELF”). (From Where I Live), my life and (I, GOT RHYTHM) from our (Sweet Exchange). I was (Longing For Love Not Lust). Suddenly in the clearing a (Bronze Beauty) struck (That Pose)! His depression quickly vanished as he began thinking (The sky’s the limit) now and it looks like it will be a long time before he says: (I Miss You Again)! *As I read poems from the top 25 poets who enter member contests, I wondered if I could make a narrative from the titles of their last five poems posted. I randomly borrowed 23 titles from 17/25 poets. Perhaps it will evoke fond memories of these poets’ work. (The titles are in parenthesis). ENJOY! JT

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Date: 5/6/2010 1:05:00 PM
Wow John, pretty amazing to be honest. Feel free to use my titles, you may be creating a little niche for yourself here >> James
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Date: 5/3/2010 2:52:00 AM
Very interesting, John! It's really cool how you were able to creative an entirely new write out of these titles :) and I sure was surprised to see the title of my work here (Desperate Measures)--wasn't aware of that! ;)
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Date: 5/2/2010 6:23:00 PM
ps Oh, and thanks for telling me about your three "women" I took after my mom only in hhe faithful part of my poem. Otherwise, I am not always modest, not too spiritual and I hate housework. hahaha. Oh well, one out of four??
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Date: 5/2/2010 6:22:00 PM
Hey, John, this is something similar to what I did one time for a radio contest!! It's been so long ago I forget now if I won anything! Very clever. LUv, andrea
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Date: 5/1/2010 1:31:00 PM
What a creative piece. Like Carolyn, I really enjoyed it. This flows well--something that I'm sure was challenging to accomplish. You have me smiling as I recognize some of these titles. Thank you for sharing this with us and for your kind comment. Karen
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Date: 5/1/2010 6:43:00 AM
Wow, John, you are very clever. It must have been hard to put all of these titles together and have a poem make sense. Enjoyed this narrative very much! Thanks. Love, Carolyn
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