[Ann Drysdale]

Of course we made nonsense, just like the children did, but there is much to be gained by allowing ourselves the privilege of play. I rejoiced in revisiting all that juice and all that joy; I shall be sad to wash off the grease.

[Andrew Szilvasy]

Originally Posted by Michael Cantor

What Jayne said. And what Ann said about it being a great exercise for primary school children.

Children don't write the best poems, but no poet without the soul of a child still somewhere in them writes good poems.

[Aaron Novick]

(that Nirvana album with the naked baby)

[Jim Moonan]

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It's Mad Libs for metrical poetry. It's a game.

Now, if you want a real challenge, "find" poetry in it and post it over on Twisted thread.
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[Ann Drysdale]

I just did.

[Andrew Szilvasy]

So did I.

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[Ann Drysdale]

I took mine off the "twisted" thread and dropped it in The Deep End. It was treated seriously, workshopped honestly and is now a better poem.