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Acrostic: Truckle (For Cryssa C)
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Friday, October 02, 2009
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Truckle?!? You've GOT to be kidding! But, dedicated employee I am, I'll burn the midnight oil to meet deadline. =]

Image (c) 2007, Karla Dorman


TRUCKLE, verb:  to yield slavishly to the will of another; submit.

I owe, I owe,
It's off to work I go ...

Toiling under pressure, pick up pen, put it down, pick it up while words
Roll by faster than Lucy and Ethel's chocolates.  Brain melts, but hands
Unconsciously work to meet deadline:  will be dead if the poem is not
Consigned by morning's light.  Would like to ship it to Idaho where the
Keeper of the challenge comes from.  No.  I love my job, I love my job, I
Love my job.  Dedicated.  Willing to work long hours.  I am the best
Employee she has.  Wonder if I'll finally get the raise she promised me?

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman  (10/2)

 




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Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 10/9/2009
Being a trucker is not an easy life, but then neither are many other jobs. Many are thankless jobs, but we all do what we have to, huh?

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Ray { Not a Poet } 10/6/2009
I had a friend who told me once, he was quitting his job because it was interfering with his hobbies
The real funny part was he did, no more truckling for him
Enjoyed the write
Have a great day
The Buzzard
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten 10/5/2009
You know me..."truckle" is one I too will add to my list! I know this feeling all too well! It seems like that last empire, but, we all know what happened to them! Truckle on and our rewards will be many! This I know! :)
Loved it!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy 10/5/2009
Karla, well done. Just added your new word to my list of unique words to use to confuse people who think they're smart. Cute write, but knowing your employer's penchant for low pay--long hours--and no appreciation, I think I'd start looking for a better job.

If you have to truckle, you should get paid well for it.

Bobbi
Reviewed by Lori Moore 10/4/2009
I hope you get the raise. Nice write.
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors 10/4/2009
Excellent acrostic, a raise would be better. Patrick
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 10/4/2009
Great word and kind of goes with the trucker's/truckess's slavish submission to deadlines and clocks somehow. Like both your pace and energy in this short-form, Karla. Reminds me of that 70s/80s song "Convoy"! The pressure's mountin... xx
Reviewed by Sara Coslett 10/4/2009
Clever writing, Karla. ~ Sara
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 10/3/2009
WELL DONE AND FUN....ENJOYED THE ACROSTIC MESSAGE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Inspire Hope 10/3/2009
Very unique Karla! and yes you will get the raise, for your hard work and dedication will sure bring big dividends! You will see it!
Excellently written in such a creative way, I enjoyed reading each line, very real!

P.S. Thanks to you and Karen for lifting me up in prayer, your prayers are answered, I am feeling better and the burn is healing. May the Lord always bless you and meet all of your needs!

Love And Prayers
Always!!
Inspire
Reviewed by Carole Mathys 10/3/2009
Very creative verse, Karla...really enjoyed!
peace, Carole~
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 10/3/2009
Clever Karla does it again! It's obvious you love your work,
as you are loved. -gene.
Reviewed by richard cederberg 10/3/2009
Nice Karla!
Don't count on the raise though!
rlc
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 10/3/2009
Super job Karla creative write!
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 10/3/2009
very well done!
Reviewed by jude forese 10/3/2009
well, you certainly have raised out spirits ...
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 10/3/2009
Wow - Keep On Truckling!!
Reviewed by Felix Perry 10/3/2009
Love the new word you taught me and in such a delightful way. Well done.
hugs
fee
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 10/3/2009
Going all the way up on first gear...will get you there!

Georg

Reviewed by Paul D Berube 10/3/2009
Very well done, Karla.
Reviewed by Dawn Wilson 10/3/2009
Nobody meets a challenge like you do, Karla!
Reviewed by E T Waldron 10/2/2009
you are showing your full talents with these brilliant responses to challenges Karla! Well done!
Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen 10/2/2009
This is great Karla, loved this one, keep them coming
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser 10/2/2009
Forget the job...just write, write, write. It's the stuff of divine inspiration.
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 10/2/2009
FAB-YOU-LOUS-!! Very, very clever, Luv. Made it look like a snap, but it must have taken a lot of time and work to create this doozie.
LOVE IT!!! Chose a fun way to illustrate, t'top it all. Proud t'know you, now give us another, sweethot. Love & Kisses, Pea ....PS: Once was lucky enough to work with a little character at a developmental center who called me "sweethot." Therapy goal was
for him to say "Throw the ball to me." When he said, "Throw me the ball, sweethot," I couldn't help but laugh. Just encouraged him.:) I have had the most wonderful friends!! You, f'rinstance.:) Keep yer
powder dry, sweethot. Wuvoo!! Pen Pikkerupper
Reviewed by Cryssa C 10/2/2009
You have me laughing... I disagree with Jerry. You are CERTAINLY quite appreciated by me! hee, hee... I wish I could give you that raise!
I guess I now just await your next challenge for me.

By the way, a little bit of trivia for you... I learned this word by reading Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder. (I homeschool some of my children and we read it for Lit. class.)

Cryssa
Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle 10/2/2009
Great poem Karla!

With Love,
Cindy
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 10/2/2009
Excellent poem, Karla; you've met and exceeded Cryssa's challenge, both in verse and image! Very well penned/illustrated; brava! You get a raise from me! A BIG one! LOL

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton 10/2/2009
I doubt the raise is forthcoming, but maybe you should look around for a better employer, I feel you may not be appreciated as much as you deserve. Good writing, Karla.
Reviewed by John Flanagan 10/2/2009
Nice one, Karla, nice one!

John
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