A Contest To Win
I was home one night seated at my table,
Not in the mood for internet and I have no cable.
So I started to read last week’s paper mail.
I leave it late to go through, most times without fail.
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“What’s Up Yukon” was folded so neatly.
I thought of recycling before reading completely.
The back cover appeared to be most revealing.
“Home Hardware’s” ad was quite appealing.
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Bringing thoughts of a stove and a new kitchen floor.
A mental note to go and check out the store.
I turned the page and what did I see?
A poetry contest that was written for me.
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I found a pen, and a pad filled with lines,
I’ve written poetry before, oh so many kinds.
Condor Airlines was offering a trip for two.
Frankfurt, Germany? That trip I could do.
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As a Uniglobe bonus in, a hotel for two nights
I can’t wait to go and see all the sights.
What type of poem will I start with first?
A Ballad? A Sonnet? Or just a short verse?
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The rules tell me two entries I am limited to.
I thought at first I’d write a Haiku.
The words didn’t come so I changed my pick,
I decided to write a short Limerick.
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In the province of Newfoundland I was born and raised.
I moved to Yukon, my friends were amazed.
A cute tribute to my new found little nest,
Was the best way to begin this exciting contest.
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My second, more thought, to a much longer rhyme.
To guarantee this trip soon will be mine.
Writing the alphabet letters at the top of the page,
Is a trick I learned at a very young age.
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It helps the words flow, out of my mind.
More rhyming words, it helps me to find.
So here you have it, my story intact.
Please pick my poem so I can go pack.
Poem Identity: Narrative Poetry – It tells a story, grouped in sets of four (aabb scheme)
