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Ok folks, the month is slipping away and we need some more entries for the January contest. Check out the contest parameters and start letting the ink flow......stan

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Well here we are at the start of a new year and the end of the old one. So.....SURPRIZE! we're gonna write about one of the two lol. Click on "CONTEST" tab to see the rules and get that ink flowing. Don't forget to put "January contest" next to title and to hit "contest " at bottom of page.........stan

Please join me in congratulating Geezer for winning the December contest. Below is his poem:

What A Trip!... [December Contest]

I was jack of all trades, master of few
but I worked real hard most times
I've had three wives, three boys too
Had some accidents, that rang my chimes

My body's wrecked from habits now
I loved cigarettes and weed
I've survived, I don't know how
Always running at full speed

Hi folks!
Just a reminder that the clock is running out for entering the December contest. The last day to enter is Dec, 27 so be sure to get your entry in by then........stan

This month we write about Life, its ups and downs. Although it doesn't have to be based on fact at least a few hints of the truth of your life should be within. Any style, any length. Sharpen those quills and have fun!

I hope you will all join me in congratulating Eumolpus for winning the November contest with his sonnet "Starting From Scratch. Below is his winning entry :

Starting from Scratch (Sonnet contest)

When was the world not total madness,
When did everybody start complaining?
The meat is overcooked or it’s raining.
The emperor is married to a hag, so sad!

It’s time for boys to test skills in battle,
It’s time for girls to breast feed babies.
The old ones die of sadness or disease
While the bells of madness rattle.

Please forgive the lateness of this announcement. The winner of the Oct. contest is Mark for his poem "When Autumn Leaves.". His poem is right below and I hope you will join me in congratulating Mark... stan

When Autumn Leaves (october contest)
Submitted by Mark on Fri, 2019-10-04 19:05

One of my wishes still vivid in mind
Is of Autumn nights with your hands so kind
And kisses among musty leaves
Return from beyond choppy seas

Sorry about running late. This month's contest is simple. Write a sonnet of any type on any subject. Likely easy for most folks but sonnets are My bane lol