Book of Words
Book of Words
Mimi cry
cause Testa meant
no good–
oh he would rap sure,
so cool he set her hair a-tic (not just heart)
but if Mimi tried
for her own part,
he slagged her as a Me-imitator,
person-
impersonator,
said he’d terminate her
if she didn’t goddamn
shut up,
and so she shut,
but for the cry.
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Kind of a strange ditty for Mama Zen’s prompt on Real Toads to use words from a wonderful book of words put together by her daughter–I’ve cheated here I believe, using my own versions of same. Drawing is mine, all rights reserved.
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ManicDDaily 
September 9, 2017 at 2:10 am
I enjoyed the wordplay and the clever use of rhyme.
September 9, 2017 at 10:10 am
Wonderful what you did with the words, and I love the resulting tone of the poem.
September 9, 2017 at 11:39 am
‘Applauds’
Wonderful wordplay.
September 9, 2017 at 11:57 am
wow – how clever and inspired – a conversation within the play on words and word playing and this is just brilliant! Stunning image as well – love the energy of both pieces, separately and combined!
September 9, 2017 at 1:27 pm
Hi is this Shauna? Thanks for your kind comment whether you are her or not! k.
September 10, 2017 at 1:49 pm
no, it’s not Shauna – I’m Pat, I’ve played the Toads a few times …. so that’s where we’ve come across each other.
you’re welcome 🙂
September 10, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Hey Pat! Thanks. I wasn’t sure who you were because the scribblers dip blog didn’t allow me access. I would be happy to check out your work but wasn’t sure of link. All best k
September 10, 2017 at 2:49 pm
hmm …. wordpress gremlins are on the run amok lately – just earlier today I clicked on a link and it told me the site had been deleted – AND it hasn’t! odd bodkins …. and no worries, you can pop in as you like, I’m not demanding – but in case you’re curious or bored ….
https://strumpetsgarden.wordpress.com
September 9, 2017 at 3:21 pm
Loving it, K. Like minds run together, I had “Mama cry”, both words run together. I’m sorry her boss made her cry. BTW, Mrs. Jim it Mimi to the grandkids.
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September 9, 2017 at 3:22 pm
“Is” Mimi, sorry
September 9, 2017 at 3:23 pm
Understood. Very sweet, thanks. K.
September 9, 2017 at 3:25 pm
I really love how you found all the new words in those… so very clever.
September 9, 2017 at 5:22 pm
Oh such brilliant play upon words, K!💘