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APRIL CONTEST
I reckon we are all familiar with odes to such high minded things as love or loyalty. This month we're gonna write an ode to something common like a lawn mower or old jacket or such. Still want to maintain a high language use level. So trim the quilt and get to writing . PS don't forget to use contest tab and put (April contest) next to title..
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weirdelf
Mon, 2019-04-08 15:48
Excellent contest idea, Stan.
I realised that not many people know what an ode is, strictly speaking.
Since the Irregular is an acknowledged form of the ode I won't bore the participants with the details but the Wiki article is pretty good if anyone is interested-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ode
cheers,
Jess
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scribbler
Mon, 2019-04-08 22:26
Thank you
Of course the contest idea came from this month's judge. I appreciate you adding a link to definition of ode. I figured if somebody as unschooled in poetry as I am knew what an ode is Everybody knew lol
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