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Port Protection. Tiny Alaskan Village.

dougb.72572 1951 (Ontario)

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Whatever you need you scrounge

No ready cash on this Alaskan island

Barter or snoop around.

Share and share

Trade and trade.

Discover old motors

Scrap metal

Jars of screws, nails

Eye bolts and chain.

Heavy rope.

Fire starter cubes.

Eureka.

About this poem

Resourceful neighbours who share. Little cash anywhere.

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Written on April 26, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 26, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X X X X X X X X
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 251
Words 58
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    I absolutely love the imagery and spirit of resilience in this poem about Port Protection! The mention of bartering and sharing resources really captures the close-knit community vibe of the village. The list of items found on the island paints a vivid picture of the resourcefulness required to thrive in such a remote location. The use of "Eureka" at the end is a perfect touch of triumph and discovery.

    Just a suggestion for improvement, maybe consider adding a bit more detail or personal anecdotes to bring out the unique character of the village even more. This could further engage the reader and make the poem even more captivating. Overall, fantastic job capturing the essence of Port Protection in this poem! Keep up the great work!     
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