From Robert Lee Brewer:
We’re now 4 days into this challenge, which means we’re developing a routine. Let’s keep the momentum going.
For today’s prompt, take the phrase “Case (blank);” replace the blank with a word or phrase; make the new phrase the title of your poem; and then, write your poem. Possible titles include: “Case of Water,” “Case in Point,” “Case Study,” and “Case of the Missing Person.”
I hope everyone has a case of easy poeming today!
Sorry I am late with this today. Grocery shopping this morning and totally spaced it. Bonnie, Tad, and Tasha are all also moderators on this blog so if any of youse guys see I forgot, feel free to post. You can get the current link here: http://www.writersdigest.com/author/robert-lee-brewer
ReplyDeleteI'm seldom if ever going to see the prompts before the afternoon so it makes no matter to me if they are posted later than earlier. I am just grateful to have them to read when I have time!
Deletethanks...I was at the Y all morning so just got on to check anyway. Of course you know my first thought when see this prompt was... and I could drink a case of you darling and still be on my feet and still be on my feet.... lol
ReplyDeleteThat was exactly my thought too. LOL
Deletegotta be straight up on the screen again, only ten mins to write this. here we go.!
ReplyDeleteCASE OF THE MISSING WALLET AND WATCH
she swore she didn't steal them
but she was good at swearing
and heart rending
she confessed in her sleep, during R.E.M.
it should have a second verse, but outta time kids - paul.
well you could have written it at home tonight and caught up tomorrow :-). gee let me see if i can guess who this is about... sigh...
DeleteLOL. Maybe it could have a second stanza but I think it works pretty well as it is.
DeleteI think it works perfect as a poem in it's own right. It doesn't need a first verse and it doesn't need a second verse. Especially, done totally on the computer and no fixing up.
DeleteAh, there you go, a case in point! Yes, a case solved.
DeletePaul F. Great story thrown into four lines. I think the imagery was pretty terrific.
Deleteyep bonita. it's about her. but i just e - mailed you some better news about ballet and beauty - love and peace - paul.
Deletethanks victoria. you are probably right. i would have got all melodramatic with a second verse - love and peace karate kid - paul.
Deletethanks wolfie. she was more trouble than a bag of rabid wolverines ha ha - love and peace - paul.
Deleteit didn't take sherlock holmes to solve this case tasha. a wallet and watch disapears from a locked room that only one woman has the key for....hmmm call agatha christie - take care tash and stephen . love - paul.
Deletethanks paul." when she was good, she was very, very good, but when she was bad, she was wicked "
DeleteA Case of Mistaken Identity
ReplyDeleteIt was a case of mistaken identity
I swear I was never there!
The eye witnesses lied - everyone
don't believe a word they say.
I swear I was never there!
Look at this sweet innocent face
Don't believe a word they say.
Who could accuse me of such a crime?
Look at this sweet innocent face
do I look like I'd do a thing like that?
Who could accuse me of such a crime?
Oh! The shame! The shame of it all!
Do I look like I'd do a thing like that?
They disgraced my good name with a lie.
Oh! the shame! the shame of it all!
I can never go out in public again.
They disgraced my good name with a lie
It was someone else who looked like me
I can never go out in public again
I've been falsely accused.
It was someone who looked like me
the eye witnesses lied - everyone
I've been falsely accused!
It was a case of mistaken identity.
I don't believe it for a minute. It was you. A fund read!
DeleteA clever use of the scheme and a good way to have done it. Excellent!!!
DeleteThis is really cute!!! I got a big chuckle out of it. I think you did a good job on the prompt today especially by using a pantoum! Awesome job!
DeleteBonnie, very artful poem for a daily effort. I enjoyed it very much!
Deleteknew an idiot once, who while getting arrested, said " it was'nt me it was my twin brother ". till it was discovered he didn't have a twin brother. even cops aren't that stupid ha ha - i wasn't there either honest. i was on the other side of town - love - paul.
DeleteSecrets slither down
ReplyDeletehallways concealed by doorways
eclipsed by shadows.
Her red lips, red hair
red dress, shimmer in dim light
as the door opens.
"Stop," she cautions, then
views the intruder, smiles
with invitation.
It is a case of
mistaken identity,
understands too late.
hey! it wasn't me! I wasn't even there! lol!
Deleteperfect seryu! It fits the bill for the prompt and is making the story quite exciting! It sounds like she invited trouble into he abode...LOL
DeleteFun watching this unfold.
DeleteVictoria, this is getting very fun. Got a smile on my face while Linda was reading it to me.
Deletemy secret identity is that i'm undercover as one of the normal people sssshhhhhh - love and peace - paul.
DeleteCase of the Winter Blahs!
ReplyDeleteIt looked like Spring was brightening our lives
but, Mother Nature plays head games and fooled us
the crocuses were actually in full bloom!
and now...they've frozen to death
And I...
I have a case of the Winter Blahs!
I looked out the window and saw
that stinking white stuff just blowin' all around
first it made me MAD
then it made me SAD
it devastated all my senses
I plopped myself into my favorite chair
I didn't dress or brush my hair
because I...
I have a case of the Winter Blahs!
Are they frozen? Usually they are hardier than that. It is said that spring snow is rich in minerals and actually good for the garden. I hope for yours too! nice poem, and realistic!
DeleteLinda, I have the Winter blahs too. I am sooo sick of snow that I could spit hail!! I enjoyed your poem.
DeleteOur temps are 20-30 degrees higher than yours and *I* have the winter blahs too... Saw this on FB: It's like winter is really mad. It leaves the room and then come back in and says, "One more thing!" I enjoyed the poem as well as the sentiment.
Deletegot the same thing here wolfie. spring flowers frozen. this winter is going on forever. don't even have to ask if it's cold and raining anymore. i just assume it is - roll on spring - love - paul.
Deletesorry but this made me laugh. yes i know winter doesn't know when to say uncle up north but this was so fun it did give me a chuckle. hope you get sprung soon :-)
ReplyDeleteCase Solved
ReplyDeleteThe missing cookies
presented a mystery
needing to be solved.
I followed the trail
the crumbs led me to a hole
That would fit a mouse.
Nibbling all the way
Mousie must have enjoyed them
my tin holds the rest.
uh oh, time to get a big solid cookie jar!!! Fun poem, Tasha!!
DeleteLove your multi-stanza senryu. Cute poem. Keep that tin shut up tight!! LOL
Deleteold joke for you tash. i hear people have stopped going to disney land....the mice are six feet tall!!!
DeleteThanks to all for kind comments!
Deletecase in point is me
ReplyDeleteI recently lost my dog
death is very hard
So sad. Thor was a good dog.
DeleteSadness. Our animal friends live short lives and teach us how to grieve as we mourn them. My heart goes out to you as you miss your friend.
Deleteso sorry paul and linda. i didn't know thor had died. the god of thunder is supposed to live forever. i still smile at dogs in the street and ignore the owners - paul.
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