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- 10 Aug 2023, 04:03
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: As It Is
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1553
As It Is
As It Is Without the fluff The ballsy truth Wait a minute I'm not ready It takes preparation to be spontaneous I didn't dress for the occasion I didn't put my two cents in the slot machine of conundrums It spins and spins All the possibilities whizzing by the heartless pointer I didn't know the pow...
- 31 May 2023, 19:12
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Paul Signac
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2066
Re: Paul Signac
This is so touching, real, and fabulous, the whole poem; and the end is to die for.
- 09 May 2023, 18:08
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Lightning Man Growing Into A Cold Beard.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2853
Re: Lightning Man Growing Into A Cold Beard.
This is fantastic, Siva, send it out.
- 02 May 2023, 05:47
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3492
Re: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
All the italicized stuff is from one of Rimbaud's greatest prose poems, Morning of Drunkenness, from Illuminations. It is sort of a rant against all the hypocrisy. The tree of good and evil buried in the shade. As to what "method" means I will leave to your interpretation when you read it. I know on...
- 02 May 2023, 05:28
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3492
Re: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
Thanks, Bob, revised per your suggestions.
- 01 May 2023, 18:54
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3492
Re: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
Another poem from 40 years ago that I wouldn't post for crit. It would be demolished: A Letter Rimbaud II, “I am the slave of the Infernal Bridegroom. . .” I am the Steppenwolf. I am the Lion of Spring. The angry March wind beats my mane of glorious madness. I will not lie down with the Lamb; the La...
- 01 May 2023, 08:12
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: the alligator sleeps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3874
Re: the alligator sleeps
Thanks Siva
- 01 May 2023, 08:11
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Another Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2172
Re: Another Day
Thanks Bob and Siva
- 01 May 2023, 08:10
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Resting Place of Rimbaud
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3492
The Resting Place of Rimbaud
The Resting Place of Rimbaud revised His sister Isabelle claims he accepted the Catholic faith before dying. One leg. Cancer a silent witness to his life like the Holy Ghost. The priest performed last rites, said he had never seen such strong faith. Never to speak of poetry again. It lives on. Beho...
- 28 Apr 2023, 17:56
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Cyber World Two
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2825
Re: Cyber World Two
This is humorous and current, Frank, I like it.
- 28 Apr 2023, 17:54
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Locket
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5857
Re: The Locket
Good rewriting, Bob. I have only one suggestion, leave out "the" and just have "time of day".
- 28 Apr 2023, 17:51
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Archiving Colonization
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2428
Re: Archiving Colonization
I agree with Bob. I do like stanzas 2, 3, and 4 of version 2, they are so clear.
- 25 Apr 2023, 19:34
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Another Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2172
Another Day
Another Day It’s raining. The old man’s complaining. He sits in his chair. The old lady wraps a blanket around him. He tells her to sit down before she falls, he can take care of himself. She says I’m practicing, you’ve taken care of me all our marriage, it’s my turn. He says if it weren’t for you ...
- 24 Apr 2023, 21:18
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: the alligator sleeps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3874
Re: the alligator sleeps
Thanks Michael and Eira
- 04 Apr 2023, 01:45
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Iron Ore Miner (1841) -Final edit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3338
Re: Iron Ore Miner (1841)
Yes, I second Bob’s praise. Fabulous write. Love the whole poem and the way it ends.
- 30 Mar 2023, 07:35
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Searched the Internet Again
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4577
Re: Searched the Internet Again
Thanks, Bob, trying your suggestion. I like not cluttering up the poem with a sister, and I do find stanza 1 needed.
- 28 Mar 2023, 22:37
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Laborers Puzzle and Talk
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1900
Re: The Laborers Puzzle and Talk
I like the development of the poem. I'm unsure of the title.
- 28 Mar 2023, 22:30
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Searched the Internet Again
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4577
Re: Searched the Internet Again
Thanks again, everyone
Dale I kind of like your suggestion.
Dale I kind of like your suggestion.
- 21 Mar 2023, 01:25
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: micro good news to share from earlier this month:
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3602
Re: micro good news to share from earlier this month:
Good one, Michael
- 19 Mar 2023, 22:32
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Poll - Request for Feedback on Chapbooks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3647
Re: Poll - Request for Feedback on Chapbooks
Actually, a long time ago I self-published 2 poetry chapbooks. I didn't know then to call them that. One I had the local paper in Thermopolis, Wyoming print 100 hundred of them. I have 2 left. That was in 1980. The other one I did on my computer in Lukachukai, Arizona in 1999. I have one copy, gave ...
- 16 Mar 2023, 03:29
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Boomerang
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2480
Re: Boomerang
Wow, well-told and a thriller. Love boomerang that has mind of its own.
- 15 Mar 2023, 08:25
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Searched the Internet Again
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4577
Re: Searched the Internet Again
Thanks Bob for being so generous. I just can’t so far get this poem right. I like the first version I wrote over at Waters best, but the other poets seem to think it needed something more and they’re probably right and this isn’t it either.
- 15 Mar 2023, 07:51
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Poll - Request for Feedback on Chapbooks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3647
Re: Poll - Request for Feedback on Chapbooks
I’m interested in seeing the responses you get. I’ve never come close to publishing any chapbooks or anything else, so I can’t help you.
- 15 Mar 2023, 05:28
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Searched the Internet Again
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4577
Searched the Internet Again
Searched The Internet Again revision 2 My ex came to Arizona to find me; I'm sure of it. I passed right by her at the Chinle Bank without knowing, could have reached out, touched her like the money I withdrew. I only saw her from behind. She left too fast. Too far gone to see if the car had Wyoming...
- 10 Mar 2023, 20:55
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Lost Another One
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1798
Lost Another One
Lost Another One I can knead my shoulders to a point. I can listen to the innocence of those near. The muscles in my legs stiffen, then shiver so the whole bed shakes. Unaware, the sheets flutter like frightened butterflies. The nightlight holds my life in its filament. A thread to unravel to the e...