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| Guest_Toumai_* |
 Oct 25 05, 10:15
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Hi everyone,
I was playing with an idea for a humerous halloween poem and Nina suggested that I post a couple of lines and see if others would care to add their own to build a spooky and amusing tale ....       So, please copy and paste what exists already and add a rhyming couplet - or several - as your muse prompts (and it's fine to edit for improvement, too) Fran  Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat - it's no wonder witches don't get fat ...
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Oct 25 05, 11:59
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat ... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snail ... |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Oct 25 05, 12:19
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat ... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snail ... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... |
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Oct 25 05, 12:49
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 Greek  Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
it's no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... ·······  ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner    |
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Oct 25 05, 19:36
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
[b]Oh boy! This looks fun! :hsdance:
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat - it's no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner        |
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Oct 25 05, 20:00
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
it's no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Oct 26 05, 19:17
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
it's no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings 
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Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Cathy_* |
Oct 27 05, 00:19
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... |
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Oct 27 05, 05:26
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts tricks or treats, which will it be both of course, it's Halloween! :ghost: :gnome: :goodwitch: :zombie:
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Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Don_* |
Oct 27 05, 11:14
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. tricks or treats, which will it be both of course, it's Halloween! |
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| Guest_Toumai_* |
Oct 29 05, 01:08
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. tricks or treats, which will it be both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire.
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Oct 29 05, 19:49
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck the tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. Tricks or treats, which will it be? Both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire. Toss in pumpkin's fleshy meat add a touch of something sweet
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
 Oct 30 05, 04:55
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My friend William wished to join-in, he's not strictly a member of MM but has guested on many occasions. Hope that's ok? The last four lines are his contribution...
Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat - no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck the tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. Tricks or treats, which will it be? Both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire. Toss in pumpkin's fleshy meat add a touch of something sweet: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing, |
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| Guest_Toumai_* |
Oct 30 05, 05:04
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Of course Bill's welcome, James. I think we may have started with a variation on one of his recipes. Now we have a double helping of newt's eyes, but I don't think they are all fattening, are they?
Fran
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Oct 31 05, 01:04
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat -
no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck the tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. Tricks or treats, which will it be? Both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire. Toss in pumpkin's fleshy meat add a touch of something sweet: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing, rotted toenails, rancid fat, dripping snot from snivelling brat, tissues soiled by rampant 'flu, each enrich malodorous brew. |
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Oct 31 05, 06:41
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Oh boy - Yum yum yum!
  ~Cleo :goodwitch: ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Oct 31 05, 16:38
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
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Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat - no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck the tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. Tricks or treats, which will it be? Both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire. Toss in pumpkin's fleshy meat add a touch of something sweet: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing, rotted toenails, rancid fat, dripping snot from snivelling brat, tissues soiled by rampant 'flu, each enrich malodorous brew. This old recipe makes stomachs turn but all witches must cook and learn; Makes their skin all warty, dispositions mean, keeps black magic strong, bodies lean... ······· ·······"...We are born into the world like a blank canvas
and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Oct 31 05, 20:37
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Now that Halloween is almost over here,
how about a simple ending: Tricks or treats, we now can see from this, our hodge-podge Halloween. In any event - this is great fun! Thanks Marcia - should our next one be for Thanksgiving? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Broiled eye of newt and wing of bat - no wonder witches don't get fat... Boiled juice of wart and frog entrails, hair of cat and blood of snails... Tongue of toad and heart of mouse bring fit young men into this house... Charms and potions for the best - A wicked curse for all the rest... Roasted goblin's pointy ear hemoglobin, magic sphere. Slice up a dragon's tail or two- add them to this savory stew... Knead a loaf of sticky things on the side, this hot dish brings such awful smells - oh what a skank; dead rotting rats don't smell this rank! A charm surreal for the best - and wicked curses for the rest ... Welcome those who dress like haunts tell 'em you're their long lost aunts. Pluck the tongue from flying gnat and add to brew for black cat. Tricks or treats, which will it be? Both of course, it's Halloween! Fingers crook'd from flaying gnats; bad hair nights hid 'neath pointy hats; bloodshot eyes from cauldren's fire; crackling, cackling with desire. Toss in pumpkin's fleshy meat add a touch of something sweet: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing, rotted toenails, rancid fat, dripping snot from snivelling brat, tissues soiled by rampant 'flu, each enrich malodorous brew. This old recipe makes stomachs turn but all witches must cook and learn; Makes their skin all warty, dispositions mean, keeps black magic strong, bodies lean... Tricks or treats, we now can see from this, our hodge-podge Halloween. ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Oct 31 05, 22:53
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Greek Posts: 624 Joined: 6-August 03 From: Texas Member No.: 15 Real Name: Marcia Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
You bet......I'm ready. This was major fun. Had me gagging at the thought of actually creating a brew this vile. ~laugh~
Marcia 
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and every person that crosses our path takes up the brush and makes their mark upon our surface. So it is that we develop. But we must realize there comes a day that we must take up the brush and finish the work. For only we can determine if we are to be just another painting or a masterpiece..." 1981 Javan (from the book " Meet Me Halfway" ) MM Award Winner |
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Nov 1 05, 06:21
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
A vile with style. :p
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Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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