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Compound Interest POEM


I cannot claim credit for thinking of this idea, but I have had a lot of fun making this poem using compound words. I have used the words to sing the praises of someone special in my life- my wife, Vicki. I invite you to try this simple, yet effective approach to writing poetry. It is a fine example of word play. In this case playing with compound words. Poetry fun to share...




Compound Interest

You are the jingle in my bells
The tick in my tock
The flash in my light
The spring in my time
The whirl in my wind
The tell in my tale
You are the ever in my lasting
The ginger in my bread
The life in my boat
It has to be said









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  1. Anonymous23 June 2017 at 14:20

    Fantastic! Love this idea and poem. :)

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  2. BJ Lee23 June 2017 at 16:35

    Great idea! Love this poem!

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    1. Alan j Wright24 June 2017 at 13:02

      So pleased to hear this. I loved 'making' it too.

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  3. Mrs. Wyman23 June 2017 at 20:52

    What a fun idea! Adding that to the list. Thanks! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/

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    1. Alan j Wright24 June 2017 at 13:03

      always happy to share an idea Christie. Have fun with it. Make discoveries.

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  4. Heidi Mordhorst23 June 2017 at 22:31

    Nice to meet you, Alan--I don't think I've realized who you are, though I've heard your name often! This approach does something interesting to metaphor and I'm looking forward to trying it! I like all your choices of compound words.

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    1. Alan j Wright24 June 2017 at 13:04

      Nice to meet you to Heidi. Glad you found something you can try for yourself.

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  5. Linda B24 June 2017 at 01:16

    This is wonderful, a created new and special love poem. I love the "ever in my lasting", Alan.

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    1. Alan j Wright24 June 2017 at 13:05

      Thanks Linda. The 'everlasting' line was a special find.

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  6. Kay24 June 2017 at 04:37

    That is fun wordplay! I love how playful your love poem is. Hmmm....maybe I should write one for my husband's birthday tomorrow!

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  7. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTales24 June 2017 at 04:39

    I love this playful love poem. Such fun!

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    1. Alan j Wright24 June 2017 at 13:07

      As you say Brenda, it was both playful and most definitely fun to create a poem in this way.

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  8. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.ca25 June 2017 at 03:12

    Oh, swoon! <3

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  9. michelle kogan25 June 2017 at 08:05

    Fun twist with your compound word-poem Alan, I hear music to it too–Cole Porter or the like . . . Thanks!

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    1. Alan j Wright26 June 2017 at 14:40

      Thanks Michelle. It's pleasing that you hear the music.

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