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April poem-a-day poetry spot!
#1370829 by Katya the Poet Author IconMail Icon

The fun begins today. And that's no yolk.
LOOK WHAT'S BACK IN TOWN!

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April poem-a-day poetry spot!
#1370829 by Katya the Poet Author IconMail Icon

Starts April 1st. Prompts are up.
I'm going with Giambattista (1668-1744) Vico's definition of common sense: "judgment without reflection, shared by an entire class, an entire people, an entire nation, or the entire human race".

I'm not great with "common sense" as I question reality and have always felt I was an outsider.

Do you have common sense?

In my "Blogville " Open in new Window. forum entry: "Common Sense?"  Open in new Window.
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Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - I'd actually rather live comfortably in the better way it can be.
Robert Waltz Author Icon - Common sense relies on the knowledge each individual posesses and upon the individual accessing and applying that knowledge when required. This is why learning everything one can is a good thing and why thinking is so critical.
         For instance, I've learned that water conducts electricity, that water spreads when not contained, and that electricity can injure and kill. When an electric stove catches on fire, I think (extremely quickly) about these and other factors. My personal version of common sense kicks in. I take more
appropriate action, and I avoid dying in a puddle of electrified water.
         So in essence, common sense just means gathering as much knowledge as one can, and using that knowledge wisely in every situation.
         I've also learned that water can melt witches and reveal disguised and absconding embezzlers. *Wink* *Laugh*
Humble Poet PNG in green Author Icon - It's worth noting that common sense sometimes means having the knowledge that others nearby are all dumb as rocks and thinking ahead about ways to deal with random acts of stupidity committed by others.
         I now have to wonder if I've done rocks an injustice by comparing them to idiots. Rocks, left to themselves, do nothing but lay around all day everyday, oft for millennia. They're immune to sunburn and pneumonia. So, it strikes me that rocks are really quite smart when deciding how to spend their non-lives.
Only a week to meet the deadlines for most contests. What am I missing?
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Anni Pon Author Icon - It's on my list and I've been thinking about it. That said... always a good reminder. Thank you.
Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - No pressure! Just a reminder, if you're interested.
I found an old poem that had rhythm and rhyme and entered it into

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Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest  Open in new Window. (E)
A Contest for Metrical Rhyming Poetry.
#2055137 by Brenpoet Author IconMail Icon

The end of the month cometh... and more entries would be welcomed.
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When I have access to my laptop once I arrive home in a few weeks, I hope to enter. I love that older pieces can be given another chance!
PS. Best of luck!
Ah, rhymes. Whenever I have a poem, it either rhymes too much for Shadows or it doesn't rhyme at all... I forget this one exists. Thank you *Smile*
Request for a quick read (review if you must).

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gone, fishing / took the children / the old tin bucket
#1399325 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

It seemed strange to reread this today after so many years.
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2007 is when I started my current job
Patron Of Lost Clauses Author Icon - That was a long long time ago (sing it!) 2007 was a year of transition for me penniless-homeless-disability-homed-visited Missoula for the first time (and again) and visited my sister.
Kiya's wonderful "I am Nia" reminded me of this tragedy from 2007.
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For Nyia Page. "and among the scattering of feathers/only her tiny tracks remain."
#1238861 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

I wrote this as well on a cold March day in 2007 but only made it a new item today.
 
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Flight feathers Open in new Window. (E)
It's my belief that joy gives them wings... (free verse poem).
#2336916 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

Naw Ruz is the 19th-20th, the first day of spring. This response from 2007 (new item) to a well-known Bahá'í song seems pertinent.
 
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Circle round in adoration Open in new Window. (E)
Children cry and the land weeps with the tears of those in pain. Will they cry in vain?
#2336920 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon


I'm slowly reviewing and editing old writings... finally.
There are less than 3 hours left but I know some of you have old poems just waiting for this moment.

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Shadows and Light Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Do you love the challenge and creativity of free verse poetry? This contest is for you.
#1935693 by Choconut Author IconMail Icon

I'm entering a new poem this time! "Craters of Your Moon" Open in new Window. [13+] Good luck to everyone.
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I entered something I liked. Mine is usually free verse. Need to scavange MBs to see which poem placed in a different contest. I think it was same round as that one.
I was number 10 (if I counted right); but I see 15 now! There's only one hour left to enter. Hint: Choconut won't mind if there's a couple more. *Heartv*
Angel bunny Easter eggs galore Author Icon - Entering is key. So many writers don't know the beauty nor power of what they write. I'm inconsistent (like most poets) so I let others decide. If YOU like it (or someone else does) then it is worthy. Glad to see that you and Kit entered. And Jeremy, Sox and Phyllis too! *Bigsmile*
I finished a "dark-romance" on time!

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Let Two Become As One Open in new Window. (13+)
They had been ... for only a century but didn't want to wait. It was time...
#2336692 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

I also executed my squash: "R.I.P Hubbard 13.marzo.2025" Open in new Window. in my blog.
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And ... here it is ...
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Robert Waltz Author Icon - It also depends on how long your entries are and if you use videos and/or images. I've always run out of storage space before I hit the max amount of entries.
Fivesixer Author Icon - This is true. I'm hitting the entry limit before the data limit, but that might not be true if your entries are longer and/or contain more bytes.

I was answering the specific question of how many entries you can have, but yes, there are other limitations.

Incidentally, you can track both easily using the "manage blog" link from the settings menu for the book item.
Robert Waltz Author Icon - OK I think it will be a long while before I create that many lol!
"Honor your growth"

The ephemeral never lasts.
I've been reading old blog entries. Made this old memory into its own item. It's a letter, a haibun, whatever. Could someone, perhaps those who played D&D in the old days before the internet, please read and comment (you need not review).

 
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Letter from Kwn Open in new Window. (13+)
For what are heaps of gold and gems without a friend to share it.
#2336400 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon
I was feeling silly on October 6th... 17+ years ago:

He really wants to miss me
send me to Mississippi
miss me miss me miss me
miss me Mississippi
send me postage due

One of four ditties found in my old blog and made into a new item (with the other three, finally):

 
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He really wants to miss me, send me to Mississippi miss me Mississippi send me postage due
#2336227 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon
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That's fascinating! On occasion, I feel serious for a few moments. *Wink* *Laugh*
Are we allowed to post in other languages here? I ask because I not only read the news I see the implications.
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I can always cut and paste and translate. Muy bien. Un poquito. That's about it for me.
Robert Waltz Author Icon - I don't know whether I know everything or not. That's one thing I don't know. *Laugh*

         I'm sorry. I just feel like posting funny comments today. Am I?
I don't have any problem with items in languages other than English. I love words in any language. One thing I enjoy is finding translations and teaching myself new words and phrases from them. Everything I read is like a Rosetta stone for me.

         I tend to speak and sometimes write in a hodge-podge of languages, just using words I pick up Maís oui. C'est verité. Hablo Español muy poco. I don't know enough of any language to carry on even short conversations. I know just enough to puzzle and irritate people I speak to in English. My native language is English, and many folk agree I speak and write it worst of all. They're probably correct.
Do people love crosswords? It took way over an hour to make this new one for "The Best of the Rest at the Bee Hive " Open in new Window.

 
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Dickinson — Joyce duologue Open in new Window. (E)
A crossword puzzle for two beloved writers.
#2336013 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

Y'all have until the end of March... just saying (new or old is acceptable).
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