Little Poems
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10 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing your example of a Lipogram in these rhymed quatrains. I agree that the form is more of an exercise, and I liked the hint in your picture about the key letter that was left out. Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2019
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Thank you for sharing your example of a Lipogram in these rhymed quatrains. I agree that the form is more of an exercise, and I liked the hint in your picture about the key letter that was left out. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2019
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Thank you Joan. I actually left out a C, rather than an S.
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Ooops--I meant "C". Enjoy a writer's weekend when it arrives- Joan
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written lipogram poem making use of substituting words with the letter 'c' so that it is not used and the whole phrase have a different feel to it as intentionally meant.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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A very well-written lipogram poem making use of substituting words with the letter 'c' so that it is not used and the whole phrase have a different feel to it as intentionally meant.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you Sandra, you've got it.
Comment from patcelaw
I found the challenge of writing a lipogram to be a fun thing. In the contest, I tied for third place and gained $9 for the effort. I may at another time try another one. Patricia
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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I found the challenge of writing a lipogram to be a fun thing. In the contest, I tied for third place and gained $9 for the effort. I may at another time try another one. Patricia
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you, Patricia. Congratulations on 3rd place.
Comment from robyn corum
Tom,
I liked your poem, but what I liked most - to be perfectly honest - was your notes. So many people do these so many different ways. But when you leave out letters no one uses anyway - what have you accomplished? *smile* Thanks!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Tom,
I liked your poem, but what I liked most - to be perfectly honest - was your notes. So many people do these so many different ways. But when you leave out letters no one uses anyway - what have you accomplished? *smile* Thanks!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you Robyn. Yes, I heartily agree. And who even would notice unless you told them, anyway. Do it an exercise mainly for the poet.
Comment from Pantygynt
I enjoyed the humour and agree with the argument in the poem. The details of the form and how it should be undertaken were also interesting. Yes, the letters you also omit are those high scoring scrabble ones. You did well leaving out 'S'. I imagine 'E' must be the most difficult to omit.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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I enjoyed the humour and agree with the argument in the poem. The details of the form and how it should be undertaken were also interesting. Yes, the letters you also omit are those high scoring scrabble ones. You did well leaving out 'S'. I imagine 'E' must be the most difficult to omit.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you, I started doing an E drop, but gave up. Maybe a day with more pateince.
Comment from tfawcus
A good example of a lipogram and a very fine set of hints detailing various methods of writing them.
It's only fair that, in my review, I should also be omitting the same letter that you have done.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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A good example of a lipogram and a very fine set of hints detailing various methods of writing them.
It's only fair that, in my review, I should also be omitting the same letter that you have done.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you Tony
Sounds fair to me
Comment from RodG
Okay, I agree a lipogram is a drill not poetry, but it looks like you are having fun writing this. Does it hone your skills? I'll take your word for it. Rod
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Okay, I agree a lipogram is a drill not poetry, but it looks like you are having fun writing this. Does it hone your skills? I'll take your word for it. Rod
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you RodG
Yup.Indeed, unless you tell someone what you doing who would even know or care. So I conclude that it's merely an exercise for the poet.
Comment from Joanna S. Blue
This was fun. I enjoy playing with lipograms. I tried with yours. Thanks for the clue!
Your lipogram can be a pain/But it will really try your brain/Go try to leave a letter out/And learn what it might be about/Go write upon a page with glee/Then alter anything you want/Enjoy the game without a fee/And think of giving up, but don't.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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This was fun. I enjoy playing with lipograms. I tried with yours. Thanks for the clue!
Your lipogram can be a pain/But it will really try your brain/Go try to leave a letter out/And learn what it might be about/Go write upon a page with glee/Then alter anything you want/Enjoy the game without a fee/And think of giving up, but don't.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you you Joanna. I love your version
Comment from Pam (respa)
-I like the photo and
appreciate the notes, Treischel.
-Your lipogram turned out very well.
-The rhyme and meter are good.
-I also like how you describe
the form poetically:
"So write upon a page with glee."
-Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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-I like the photo and
appreciate the notes, Treischel.
-Your lipogram turned out very well.
-The rhyme and meter are good.
-I also like how you describe
the form poetically:
"So write upon a page with glee."
-Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you Pam. Your response was delightful and encouraging. Glad you liked the format and my explanation.
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You are very welcome; I appreciate your reply.
Comment from HealingMuse
Hi Treis,
A very nice contest that is well written. Nothing to suggest improving upon in this piece. Best of luck in the voting booth.
Your author notes are great, too.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Hi Treis,
A very nice contest that is well written. Nothing to suggest improving upon in this piece. Best of luck in the voting booth.
Your author notes are great, too.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan
Comment Written 21-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019
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Thank you Jan. I didn't enter. Just thought I'd write one. I appreciate the review and comments.
