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Leap Year
Today I took a leap --
I jumped over the fence
It really made no sense
I vaulted over fire
(I wish I'd vaulted higher!)
I sprang into the pond
I failed to spring beyond
I bound across the field
Broke up the farmer's yield
I skipped over a crack
Of course, I threw my back
I hopped into my bed
To ease my dizzy head
No more leaping for me, I fear
Even if it is a leaping year
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Structured: Western
Review Request (Intensity):
I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Last few words:
Happy Leaping Year!
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Comments
Candlewitch
Sat, 2024-02-24 08:09
Dear Lavender,
LOL! sort of an ode to that pesky happening once every four years! nice rhyming! My favorite lines are:
I skipped over a crack
Of course, I threw my back
*hugs, Cat
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Lavender
Sat, 2024-02-24 19:03
Hello, Cat,
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have a bit of fun. Thank you for reading and commenting on this little poesy!
L
author commentWilliam Lynn
Sat, 2024-02-24 10:04
Hi Lavender.
Hi Lavender.
Well, that was a fun read. Every line could have been talking about me.
Thanks! - Will
Lavender
Sat, 2024-02-24 19:04
Hello, Will,
My leaping days are no more - at least not too high, and not too far!
Thank you for reading!
L
author commentGeezer
Sat, 2024-02-24 10:41
Reminds me...
of the 'Cat in the Hat' stories! Same kind of rhythm and simple, fun message about leap year. ~ Geez.
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Lavender
Sat, 2024-02-24 19:06
Hi, Geezer,
A fun little piece to honor the event. I like your "Cat In The Hat" comment!
Thank you for reading!
L
author commentMichael Anthony
Sat, 2024-02-24 11:17
Dang it! Theye can't make us
Dang it! Theye can't make us leap can they? Well, maybe in a leap year, I suppose. Thank you L! Enjoyed your worded romp - LOL!
Best
Michael Anthony
Lavender
Sat, 2024-02-24 19:08
Hi, Michael,
Yep, I think leaping is mandatory this year, so be careful!
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
L
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