Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt #25.
Our inspiration word is “fire”.
This is my mirror cinquain.
The drive
Burning brightly
A fire in his belly
Each obstacle faced and conquered
Aim high
Push on
Climbing the corporate ladder
No challenge is too great
Fueled by his drive
Success
NAR©2025
This is “Working Man” by Rush
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The Elephant's Trunk 
wonerful cinquain nancy! ❤ I loved it!
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Thanks so very much, CA. I always appreciate your comments.
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I never did have that type of drive…
Nicely done! And Rush… why not?
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Nor I, which is why I quit working in 1977 and never went back!
Rush is probably my least favorite group but the song works, so…..
Yes, I known they’re Canadian; sorry ’bout that!
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I am so ready most days!
Rush – funny how I used to love them but now… I have much trouble. Them and Heart. Nope.
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Geddy Lee sounds like a cat caught in a fan belt!
Never cared for Heart. One trick pony. Get the hook!
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Hahahahah!!! It is a distinct sound…
They annoy the shit out of me.
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Great song and excellent poem!
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Thanks very much, Lisa!
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It is some people’s thing- that is for sure! Nicely done.
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That’s a fact! Not mine …. never was, never will be. Thanks!
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Love this, Nancy, I was in Corporate Training in the motor trade for several years and that’s exactly what we wanted our trainees to asprire to!
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It’s a dog eat dog world and someone’s always nipping at your heels as you climb the corporate ladder! Thank you!
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A great early track which was always a live favourite
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Thanks, Glyn. I’m really not a Rush fan, not even a little bit, but the song worked.
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nice…haven’t heard that song in so long. Forget how good it is…
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Thanks, Dylan. I’m glad you enjoyed the song; it worked.
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Definitely fuelled and definitely a success, for you and for him, Nancy, …💙
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Thank you, Penny. I worked for such a short period of time before retiring to start a family …. I can barely remember what it was like!
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✨🤗💙✨
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Nicely done dear sister
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Thank you, cara mia!
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You’re very welcome
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I must get to bed Nancy … I’ve a big day tomorrow; off to Ballarat to stay with my sister, and we are going to see “The Animals” …
https://youtu.be/Q3mgapAcVdU
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How fabulous, dear Ivor! I know you’ll have a blast!
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Yeah … I haven’t been to sister’s new house yet, in Smythsdale, just out of Ballarat. It’s a special effort for me to drive that far. I have to stop a couple of times and have a “truckies rest” … but I’ll make it ok, I have all afternoon to get there … 🌏😍🐶
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Slow and steady, dear Ivor! Is the concert tonight?
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Yes, the concert is tonight and I’m staying overnight at my sister’s …
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Wonderful! Enjoy yourself, my friend. 🎶
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Getting Frankie’s things packed now 🐶🐾😏
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Does Frankie have his own little suitcase? 🧳🐶🐾🤎
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You got me again! There was I, expecting Ringo 🤣
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Same here Clive
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🤣
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Hahaha! You both fell for my dastardly plan! 😂
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Very well built, Nancy. Perfect song choice too 😊
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Thanks very much, Esther! So glad to know you enjoyed my post.
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Excellent 👍👍👍💜💜💜
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Thanks so much, Sis! 💜
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Great poem Nancy and perfect song choice 🙌
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Thanks, Ange! So pleased you liked my post!
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