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October 7, 2011
By mistaken_laughter PLATINUM, Alvin, Texas
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"There are three rules to writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." W. Somerset Maugham

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Theories and philosophies,
Spilling at the seams
Pretend to be put together
But succeeding at no means,
Sitting and observing
I guess you’re a bit like me,
Finally someone makes sense
That should be plain to see.

© Steve S., Marblehead, MA

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mistaken_laughter PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 15 2013 at 6:18 pm
mistaken_laughter PLATINUM, Alvin, Texas
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&quot;There are three rules to writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.&quot; W. Somerset Maugham

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Thank you for the advice! :)
Helena_Noel BRONZE said...
on Apr. 15 2013 at 12:24 pm
Helena_Noel BRONZE, Burnt Hills, New York
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&ldquo;I&#039;d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I&#039;d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way: The eye&#039;s a better pupil and more willing than the ear, fine counsel is confusing, but example&#039;s always clear.&rdquo; -Edgar Guest

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Gosh, i ouhta stop smiling before I hurt myself. I think the line "But succeding at no means" was a little odd, probabaly should have used the word "by" as opposed to at. Other than That, i was delighted! I like this, it is simple like the name, at least in the air and rhymes of it if not subject, and somehow reminds me of myself. Great work!