Every remark caustic
Buried under inadequacy
Every task a contest
Needed bravado
Each word a challenge
Easy outward manner
Zealous danger
Equal disdain
Reared temperament
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Meeting the Bar: Tell Me Your Name
dVerse Poets MTB
Every remark caustic
Buried under inadequacy
Every task a contest
Needed bravado
Each word a challenge
Easy outward manner
Zealous danger
Equal disdain
Reared temperament
***
Meeting the Bar: Tell Me Your Name
The Bag Lady 
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I love both the subject and the metaphor.
I’m sorry, but I have to ask – are you sure you spelled it right? 🙂
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Oh gosh, you are correct, I have an extra N in there…so glad you brought it to my attention. I’m struggling with old eyes and old glasses😀Thanks!
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Very creative Cheryl 🙌
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I agree with Kim–Scrooge before the spirits’ visit, but the orange one even more now.
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This could be Scrooge before he encountered the Christmas ghosts, Cheryl – and it fits perfectly the orange one, especially those caustic remarks ‘buried under inadequacy’. I agree with Shaun about the harsh brevity.
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Thank you for reading
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You’re welcome!
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This one feels real Cheryl, charm hiding harm. There is a harsh brevity in the lines. Well done 👏
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I’ve also taken your poem and added it to it, turning around the meaning. It’s not due to post for a long time yet but let me know if you would like to read it first, to check if you are ok with my use of your words.
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Sure! Send it or let me know when it airs…cjscan_1999@yahoo.com
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