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DAY 8 CHALLENGE

8/1/2021

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Today's challenge was set by the Nigerian poet, playwright and performer, INUA ELLAMS.
His suggestion was a poem rant! To find something in the present conditions that deserved a tirade, a venting of  annoyed or irritated feelings. My lovely husband when he read this said that it wasn't angry enough but hey ho I'm going with the flow!
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                                            Where has all the laughter gone?

The sounds of tinkling giggles infectious and lively.
The hearty guffaws and gentle whispered smirks
The teasing smiles which slide effortlessly across grumpy faces.
The uneasy bubble that lies just below the surface waiting to erupt.
The hee-haw braying, raucous, brash, and loud.
The resounding screech of shocked delight, in the absurd and surreal.
The adroit cleverness of the witty wordsmith.
The comedic talent of the professional joker.
The raconteur of some silly yet hilarious tale
The unexpected ad-lib comments
The applause for the well thought out comeback.
The nail-biting pauses that await the thunderous response
The anticipation of the next revelry.
Where has all the laughter gone?
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COVID 19 sucked it all up!


Sue Westcott (C.) 2021

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