EN-credible! I managed to combine two – count ’em – two prompts in one poem. Others do this all the time; however, I hadn’t had the inspiration until Three Word Wednesday and ABC Wednesday threw a nice, juicy grapefruit over the plate for me.
Three Word Wednesday gave us Blink, Kind, and Occasion; ABC concentrated on the letter E. Hence the bits in BOLD. Enjoy, and be sure to click on the links above to check out the takes of my fellow poets! Amy
The Ecstasy of Agony
An eclectic gathering, the occasion being
Ethelyn’s engagement to Egbert
(AKA Egghead behind his back)
Ethelyn, an exquisite, educated person.
What possessed her to choose entanglement
of the permanent kind to this egomaniac?
Savvier than we envisioned,
she eventually emptied her life of his eccentricities;
in the blink of an eye, single once more.
Then along came Edmund the entomologist…
© 2011 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
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timkeen40
EN-credible indeed.
Edmond the entomologist…
Now that is original to be sure.
Good post.
http://timkeen40.wordpress.com
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Tim. The whole ABC Wednesday experience is great; it’s only my second week, and I’m hooked. Appeals to dark and light sides of me (D was brutal, about being molested by my father… so it’s all fair game, I suppose.) The whimsical poems are usually fantastical, but manic depression leads to all places… I’m going to check you out now!@ Peace, Amy (Emy?)
Debbie
You are amazing! Can you get an award for this, combining the 2 prompts? Loved the poem . . .you inspire me to just keep writing. Thank you!
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Debbie, I’ve seen poets combine up to three prompts. Had never tried to double up before, but the two Wednesday prompts hit the right spot. I don’t want awards, just keep coming back – that’s the real award! Love, Amy
ChiIL Mama
Fun post. Glad to discover your blog.
B
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Chili Mama! I’ll stop by yours as well. Peace, Amy
Molokai Girl
Love it! Nice twist at the end-unExpected, of course.
Exceptional!
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Went on your blog and commented there as well. E turned out to be an Excellent Engine! Peace, Amy
JP/deborah
Amy! What a fun read… well done on blending the two prompts 🙂
Incroyable!
peace,
JP/deborah
Sharp Little Pencil
You know, my daughter goes by two names: Laura and Riley. Are you one in the same?
Thanks for the compliments, and now to head off to your blog(s)! Peace, Amy
Old Egg
Perhaps she was into insects! This is really a fun piece.
Sharp Little Pencil
Insects of all kinds, ha ha ha. Excellent comment, Eggmeister! Thx, Amy
Anthony North
Ah, they move on, don’t they? Nicely done.
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Most of them only move on if you’re lucky!! Glad I found a good one… gotta smooch a lot of toads before you find the real deal! I’m going to sneak over to visit yours now. Peace, Amy
Roger Green
EXCELLENT use of the dual prompts; ENTERTAINING.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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Thanks, Roger! Went on your blog and LOVED the Oscar shorts preview. We went to see True Grit and liked it much more than the original, hammy Waynefest. And do see “The King’s Speech”; it moved us both to tears. Peace, Amy
Deborah
You are clever! LOL
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Deborah!
Altonian
Very, very clever. I couldn’t do that kind of stuff myself. Good read!
Sharp Little Pencil
Maybe, Leigh, but you have a different set of skills. That’s what makes the Blogosphere rock! Peace, Amy
Jae Rose
Today was brought to you by the letter ‘e’ ..nicely done..I don’t know how you all start with these prompts..it seems too complicated..and to make me smile as well..poor Edmund..what will become of him..will he be served up like eggs? Jae 😉
Sharp Little Pencil
Jae, yes, he will be served scrambled after Ethelyn dumped him, poor chap!
Funny Sesame Street reference there, I love that show! Already saw your blog post and commented there… great. Peace, Amy
Misfitinparadise
What a fun poem! A great way to start the day.
Donna – ABC Team
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Donna, I logged on to your site and LOVED the daytime moon especially. Also the “no snow,” LOL, since I’m in Madison, WI. Peace, Amy
ladynimue
This was fun !! I always enjoy word poems .. this was superbly done !!
Am still laughing on the lines 😀
Sharp Little Pencil
Don’t Egg me on, lest I Egress from your presence, Milady!!!!
Kim Nelson
Oh Ethelyn! I know you. You learn what you can and then move on to the next opportunity. Not a bad gig. Not an unwise path. Watch out Eduardo from Ecuador.
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Hahahaha, and Hank from Houston. (Ride ’em, cowgirl! Yee-hah!)
We all know an Ethelyn at some point in our lives, don’t we? Thanks, Kim! A
Carl
Wow. A little bite to this one.
You’ve been writing some beautiful verse lately, with some great insights into relationships. This one seems akin to ‘Perfectly Ordered’ and ‘D is for…’ in that.
I’m glad I’ve found your writing, and I’ll be coming back!
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Carl, went on your blog (laughingoverthesea.blogspot.com) and was amazed at your work as well. My poetry tends to trend a bit. Sometimes relationships, as now; sometimes, it’s dealing with manic depression; other times, it’s either political (leftie) or cynically funny. So happy to have met you, and I think we will be poetic friends.
Peace, Amy
Carl
Thanks for the kind words. I’ll be reading along with whatever you end up putting out.
Kavita
hahahaha… too good, Amy!! Your poems are certainly SHARP alright!
And this was a sensible decision by Missie (read Ms. E) too! 🙂
Your poem reminded me of one I had written ages ago… Here it is (in case you wish to read)
Sharp Little Pencil
I will hop right over, Kavita! Thanks, will comment there… peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil
Went there… done that, LOLOLOLOLOL!!
Julie Jordan Scott
Oh, this is such exuberant, exhilarating fun. Brava!
(How I wanted to write BRAV-EEEEE!)
Thanks for your comment on my 3WW poem. I’ve yet to combine two prompts, silly me!
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Braveeee. You are so funny, Juleeeeeeee!! Amy
Karen
This was fun to read 🙂
RJ Clarken
EEEE gads! You did the ‘e’ thing! Now you’re done for – just like Egbert.
Actually you did it so well, that I am challenged now to try and combine more than one prompt too. Ah, the game is a foot (or is that afEEt?)
Sharp Little Pencil
EEk! Evidently. EEmy
Nanka
Amy, you never fail to make me ROTFL 😀
I enjoy reading your poems and humor is such an art which is inbuilt in you! It looks so spontaneous and flows with such ease with great effectiveness!
Sharp Little Pencil
Nanka, how sweet of you to say this! I do love humor – it has gotten me through a lot of hard times, as well as helped me belly-laugh my way through good ones. Most of my friends share that offbeat sense of humor as well, so it all works! Blessings to you, my friend, Amy
trisha
ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuch! what a bad judge of mates.
it was simply hilarious.
trisha
http://sharmishthabasu.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/the-occassion/
Sharp Little Pencil
Trish, thanks for visiting! So glad you enjoyed this. Saw your blog as well and commented there. THANKS for leaving a link; wish more folks would do that so we can compare our offerings on a particular prompt. Peace, Amy
jabblog uk
Very clever and amusing, too.
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Thanks, Jabblog! I loved your blog, BTW, a nd will visit again. Amy
Shail
Very nicely done and brought a smile to my face. 🙂
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Shail, thanks for stopping – I visited your blog and commented there. Nice writing, you! Amy
Dee
this gave me a chuckle lol – Egbert?? Yikes, with a name like that he had to be an egomaniac except that I keep picturing a scrawny neck and bobbing adams apple 🙂
Fun write!
Sharp Little Pencil
My mom once knew a man named Ignatz Pickle, Jr. Think about that. JUNIOR!! What kind of horrible parent would visit that name on his offspring?
And yes, that’s the exact same pic I had in my mind! Funny. Went to your blog and commented there… thanks! Amy
ms pie
enticement of the eclectic sort… there’s gotta be more, ya know, something abt ethelyn that your not mentioning… right??
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, there’s always something more, I’m sure, even though she’s fictional… maybe she’s waiting for Evelyn, who knows?
halie
Wonderful poem! Thanks for joining.
Nathalie
ABC Wednesday Team
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Nathalie, thanks so much for this! Glad to be here. Amy
ThomG
fun stuff, really.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thom, thanks – and I commented on your blog about your post as well. Y’all, get over to see Thom’s work. Amy