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Today, 12:09 PM

Haunted replied to a thread A Short Collection of Trashy Poems in Personal Poetry

stress management I regret I never took up smoking or else I'll have something to bite down on butt and all maybe I'll get dressed

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Today, 12:08 PM

YesNo replied to a thread Picture Poetry Contest (...continued...) in Poetry Games & Contests

The castle walls on Griegson Ferry Isle Are thick with stone with windows very thin To let the rushing sea-borne breezes in Relieving pressure on...

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Today, 11:48 AM

Haunted replied to a thread Giving it all Away in Personal Poetry

Balmy as also trips me up and Hawk's rewrite works for me. But go with what works for you, especially if it has a certain linguistic meaning to you....

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Today, 11:20 AM

Haunted replied to a thread Auntie's Anti-Poems in Personal Poetry

I must also add that the two featherweights are really heavyweights — where self deprecation and irony conspires into a great poem. And it's just...

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Today, 11:14 AM

YesNo replied to a thread Christmas Humour Selection Box # 3 in Personal Poetry

The one about the dog seemed the most unusual.

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Today, 10:55 AM

YesNo replied to a thread What Price a Degree? in Serious Discussions

You're right, JBI, about the perspective. If one needs debt to get the degree, one will need to be convinced one can cover that debt later. ...

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Today, 02:12 AM

Dark Muse replied to a thread Picture Poetry Contest (...continued...) in Poetry Games & Contests

Ok here is the next image Deadline Dec 20th

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Today, 12:38 AM

qimissung replied to a thread Shooting an Elephant and other essays in Orwell, George

I agree with you that a degree of honesty is important when writing an essay. I have enjoyed his book of essays so much and"Shooting an Elephant" is...

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Today, 12:25 AM

qimissung commented on blog entry 10th in Barmy Blue's Bland Blog

Happy 400th blog entry, Bluebird! I wish you weds enjoying your advent calendar more, but I must say that I enjoy your blog. You and Helga both have...

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Yesterday, 11:29 PM

Delta40 replied to a thread A Christmas Good Deed. in Short Story Sharing

Aw I thought this tale was going to have some kind of twist. It was definitely heading that way.

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Yesterday, 08:48 PM

qimissung replied to a thread Why Was Thomas Jefferson So Dismissive of Phillis Wheatley's Writings? in General Literature

And what of the paleolithic cave paintings such as those in Lascaux, France? Or the Egyptian artwork found in the pyramids? Or the 'shifting...

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

YesNo replied to a thread What Price a Degree? in Serious Discussions

Ecurb is probably right: university life is fun. I can't see why anyone would want to miss it. Yeah, it is expensive. However, I suspect it is...

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Yesterday, 01:08 PM

YesNo replied to a thread christmas offerings in General Chat

Christmas Song The day is bright. Snow bounces light. I realize I'm here. It's warm inside. Outside we slide With Christmas evening near. ...

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Yesterday, 11:00 AM

Drkshadow03 replied to a poll Philosophy Book Club Poll # 1 in Philosophical Literature

I set the poll to end one week after it was originally posted, by the way. So Saturday. @JBI: If Confucius wins, which translation would you...

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Yesterday, 12:47 AM

YesNo replied to a thread Famous Quoted Line Poetry Contest in Poetry Games & Contests

Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me To made me pause upon the path I traveled anxiously. And as we paused the world...

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12-09-2013, 11:43 PM

qimissung replied to a thread A Daily Challenge for December in Personal Poetry

I've read through everything and have enjoyed all your poetry so much, Paul, Virtuoso, and Cacian. May I join you, even though I'd rather not do one...

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12-09-2013, 11:23 PM

qimissung replied to a thread A Daily Challenge for December in Personal Poetry

I love this!

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12-09-2013, 11:15 PM

Dark Muse replied to a thread Picture Poetry Contest (...continued...) in Poetry Games & Contests

Thank you very much, I will get the next pick up soon.

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12-09-2013, 07:57 PM

YesNo replied to a thread Form Poem Contest in Poetry Games & Contests

Looking forward to reading your sonnet, EvoWarrior5!

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12-09-2013, 07:12 PM

Delta40 replied to a thread Giving it all Away in Personal Poetry

Thanks for your feedback everyone. It's difficult when using lingo in a poem which may not have a universal value. I know I'm also rather obscure at...

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12-09-2013, 02:44 PM

YesNo replied to a thread The Comedy/Satire/Pun Poem Contest in Poetry Games & Contests

It's kisstomery to cuss the bride. Her mips will lerge with yours and hide What nonce was you ow lost inside You one are two and mystified.

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12-09-2013, 11:48 AM

YesNo replied to a thread Sciences vs. Religion in Religious Texts

I see this thread is active again. Just to summarize my view on the OP, science is at odds with only one "religion" and that would atheism. The...

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12-09-2013, 11:35 AM

YesNo replied to a thread Form Poem Contest in Poetry Games & Contests

Thanks, cacian! The next form is a Shakespearean sonnet. Deadline: December 25th

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12-09-2013, 01:00 AM

qimissung replied to a thread What are you thinking now? in General Chat

I wonder if we're having school tomorrow.

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12-08-2013, 10:42 PM

qimissung replied to a thread Happy Birthday, Pensive! in General Chat

Wow. That whole celebration sounds magically delicious. Everyone should have weeklong birthday celebrations, IMHO. Happy birthday again, Pensive.

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12-08-2013, 07:17 PM

qimissung replied to a thread Captain's (Reading) Log: Stardate 2013.01-.365 in General Chat

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spartk Teacher Man by Frank...

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12-08-2013, 06:05 PM

YesNo replied to a thread What is the last movie you saw? and rate it. in General Movies, Music, and Television

Watching Billie Piper as Rose Tyler made the time pass quickly. I liked the way she'd not pronounce clearly the "t" in many words such as "later". ...

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12-08-2013, 05:37 PM

YesNo replied to a thread Cherry Cherry----music in General Writing

Yeah, I remember the DJ was often a nuisance even when one wasn't recording.

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