It takes courage for sure
And a heart strong enough to try
For style’s sake, get yourself an oar
Sawed in equal halves, as wings to help you fly
And a cliff or more
Plus, gigantic lungs to handle that sigh
Fast wit and quicker feet to help you soar
And keen eyes with which to spy
But there’s even more:
A love of laughter and fun
That’s a special key
Sure to top any other one
Stretch the mind’s flexibility
The sense to appreciate a pun
Open up to artistic dexterity
Then you’re ready to leave the hive
And rush towards a poetic cliff
Flap those oars, leap out—do a Swan Dive!
Author notes
hahaha...hello readers. I did this piece as a joke for my real life brother: Swangrnv. Just having a little fun here. Thanks for the visit.
A contest entry
- Birthday Wishes for Swangrnv by geckogirl.
2400 points, ended March 8, 2009, 9 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is really great, AIT! Beautifully rhymed, with images that fit the two of you very well. Love the idea of "mind's flexibility", "artistic dexterity", and "poetic cliff" -- Swan does possess all that and more. This shows you have the same qualities as well, great rhymes, nice flow all through it. Thanks for a loving smile!
Lita
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LOL...ahhh, she says the nicest things...
. Thanks so much for reading this one hawk...I mean, after all what are big sisters for anyway? lol. Glad to see that you got a smile and enjoyed it as you have. It makes it all feel worth it to be honest.
AsIThink...
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LOL this is a wonderful tribute, what imagery!
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hahaha...the dancing turtles are here! TA-DAAAAA!!! lol. Hello Mallig, hope you're well. Thank you very much for the feedback and I'm glad that you got a laugh out of it; thanks for reading it.
AsIThink...
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You are very lucky to have such a fantastic bro... thanks for your entry
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ahhhh, thank you very much gg. Yes, I have to agree: I am lucky (
)...oh yeah, plus I'm glad Swan's my brother (hahaha...just kidding - well, I am glad of that too...lol). You're welcome and thank you for hosting such a wonderful contest.
AsIThink...
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Way to go! I dinnae know you two were real life bruvvers
You are both so talented. Well done!
Mariana
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Hey there, thanks a lot for the feedback (and interesting spellings - lol). Yes, there's he and I and one other (WiseWithWordz - creator of "The THINKER's Word Warz" series here). Thank you for the reading and compliments too!
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Three of you!
*faints*
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I keep saying I'm leaving forever,
only because I cannot seem to write my name without difficulties, and forgot all about your brother and his upcoming birthday. Shame on me.
This is precious. I know I could feel a big grin break across his face right about the third line. Fabulous, sweet, and believe it or not, I found vast inspiration in this write.
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LOL...you're funny. "vast inspiration" huh? lol...(well, I guess I won't say "not" but maybe you could share that 'vastness' with me one day). Thank you very, very much for the comments. It's good to see you and I'm happy to know that you thought this was fabulous. And writing your name? hahaha...I have the same problem sometimes writing my name (lol).
AsIThink...
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WOW!!
I'n stunned! this is a heck of a 'JOKE' hahahaha..feel me kid? wow, love it from the word go.
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The SWANSTER!
Wazzuuuuup!!! LOL. Hey, thanks a ton chief-O for the feedback. You know what? LOL...I hadn't even thought of THAT joke (lol). Glad you enjoyed it sir...although I don't really 'do' birthdays, I took it as a cheap-op to recognize one of my favs on AP (BUT they weren't on so I did something for you INSTEAD...LOL). .......
AsIThink...
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