Ah, Graham, how wonderful to see your comment. Not another 'real' person, but the never-ending 'Cynthia Trio': ME, MYSELF and I, who have discussed and argued together since I was a child. And they/we are 'real enough', encouraging me always to 'think things through from different points of view'
I'm not bonkers - it's a conscious exercise, a mind game that has been invaluable to me my whole life. And still is. I must find an old, old OLD poem, somewhere tucked away.
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Hello Cynthia, it seems ages since I commented on a CBT work.
I love the conversational element and I think you leave the reader wondering whether the conversation is with yourself or another. This alone is worthy of comment.
I was only thinking about death and the hereafter (that some people espouse) the other day whilst reading another poem. I then thought of soul and spirit which tends to exercise much of the afterlife brigade's thinking. It made me wonder whether one's soul or spirit precede life. A sort of chicken and egg scenario. If not when during life do they appear?
Many religions have a god or gods, different horses for different courses etc.
Personally, it's when I see a trait in my grandchildren and recognise my father, I know where spirit resides.
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
So I can get away with my western 6-10-5. Yay!
I do remember reading a while back about what you're saying about the 5-7-5.....
Comment is about Anarcho-Haiku (blog)
Original item by David Karban
Ha,ha very good Don you got it....No class system when you're a spirit though, free of all that class system!
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Does 'acid rain' then come from a particular type of astral traveler? Those in second class?.... Or an angry traveler? ....?
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
This was fun Don, I liked the way you built up that fantastic description and then just dropped it, it was like elegant music that suddenly got Zipped.
Comment is about A Bold Red (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I enjoyed that Nigel. Pity you lost your case ha,ha that sleep director sounds cool.
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Good work Don. When you're an astral traveller you can pee wherever, those physical earthlings call it rain so you get away with it ? Your Welcome, it's good to inspire you to create something. My mind is indeed an Aladdin's cave of ideas!
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
To be really honest the 5-7-5 is only a western interpretation of something that is almost impossible to replicate with our alphabet and lingual style.
Comment is about Anarcho-Haiku (blog)
Original item by David Karban
Never take Mother Earth to court. She is already beginning to punish us for the damage we have caused her....
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Well Nigel I don't bet often, but not long after I joined here I bet on 2 horses. One of called 'Poet's Pride' and the other was 'Poet's Lady' , both won first place ,reckon that poetry is the the charm!
Haiku Master Don, I love the short free style poem. I feel it has a certain impact that just gets you. If it can be a haiku all the better, but as long as it is not stated in the title that it is a haiku it's art for art's sake and it's all good, because then there are no rules.
Comment is about The Betting Slip (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Haik rule is 5-7-5
Bending rules now. Here I go. 6-10-5
Much better. Am pleased..
Comment is about Anarcho-Haiku (blog)
Original item by David Karban
Astral travelling I did go
lost my luggage of secret wishes
asked the Sleep Director for help
unfortunately could not find or locate
so I took Mother Earth to court
but sad to say I lost my case.
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Thanks Ruth if you have a bet on winning some cash just put a quick line or two on the back and if it wins it will be your lucky charm!
Tom so true
Don
did this one quick off the mark
thought about maybe doing a change then just left it as it is
you have an eagle eye my friend
Comment is about The Betting Slip (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
The best haikus bend the rules ?
Comment is about Anarcho-Haiku (blog)
Original item by David Karban
Powerful John.
The essence of bitter sweet.
And I concur with dad's diminished role.
Tommy.
Comment is about I DREAMT YOU WERE LITTLE AGAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Sat 19th Oct 2019 11:01
Great stuff!
Comment is about Love Me Tinder Love Me Do ... Looking For Love In The Modern Age (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
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Sat 19th Oct 2019 10:57
Thank you Graham, Jeannot, Adam and David
Comment is about A wind blowing through a life (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
I'll buy you one, next time I'm in Australia. I'm sure you'll find it's well worth the money.
P.S don't hold your breath , it may be a while.
Comment is about A Bold Red (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Very funny. Brilliant start to my day.
Comment is about Love Me Tinder Love Me Do ... Looking For Love In The Modern Age (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
First I wrote it as the man but then thought that perhaps I was the you that left. Would it make a difference to you from whose perspective it was written or read? Would you leave without saying anything?
Comment is about The Visit (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Dark chocolate goes down well anywhere Fred.....?
Comment is about Birthday Flowers (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Excellent suggestion Ruth. Next time.
August 30th, moon Capricorn, rising Aquarius
Comment is about Birthday Flowers (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Don, I should have known something less practical would hit the right spot. That was more than 20 years ago in London.
These days I hand out quality, dark chocolate bars. It serves the receiver quite well, most times.
Comment is about Birthday Flowers (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ruth, this sounds like the perfect soliloquy.
The closest I came to this love was with Kaia, my unconditional canine companion.
Comment is about In short supply (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Tinder's quick-firing Aus sex lives John
Those hungering hanky-pank, craving heat
A survey's just found 1 in 3 hookups
Have sex within 24 hours of meet
It sounds like you live in wrong country
Our online chicks? all curves and truth
But maybe our fellas are desperate
(And will bed anything with tits and vagina.....)
(Thalia says strewth Don!.....) ?
Comment is about Love Me Tinder Love Me Do ... Looking For Love In The Modern Age (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
Thalia watches over
Me while I'm asleep
Doesn't want the succubus
Seduce me (wot a creep)
(Despite devilish she's probably damn sexy...but I wouldn't tell Thalia that....) ?
Comment is about Bound (long form Haiku) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Ha ha, cheers Don and Kevin, it was a response to a haiku chain themed piece of erotica about a succubus.
J. x
Comment is about Bound (long form Haiku) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thanks Ghazala, it's hard to express how much it matters. I thought I'd have a go.
J. x
Comment is about Anything Less Wouldn't Do (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
The first line is 6 syllables not 5 ?? 'Free market is trash' would make it 5. hence 5-7-5 pattern.
Is this what you are wanting David?.....
Comment is about Anarcho-Haiku (blog)
Original item by David Karban
I am a you-beaut traveler
So thought I try ast trav
I laid down on the floor (as told)
(Hang on, I need the lav)
They don't provide no toilets
On astral traveling planes
I'll have to send a letter
Must sit down and complain
So on the floor, now flat, prostrate
My eyes lightly a'closed
Why ever did I start to think
'Bout Thalia you suppose?
Thalia then she cautioned me
That those with strange-type minds
Psychologically mixed up ones
Not do this travel kind
Thanks Ruth.....you provide much inspiration - astral travel, kokology.....What next?
Comment is about Astral Travelling (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Someone on here
Liked being whipped
When riding some filly
Now Don don't be silly
You're making things up
I swear I am not
Just t'other day
Don, 'tis tommy rot
'e fell off and broke his neck.... just kidding ?
Comment is about Horses For Courses (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Something not right here
Middle line eight syll not sev
Horsies are confused
So am I.....?
Wake up Don my boy
This is new 5-8-5 haik
Straight outa Japan
Go with flow.....?
Comment is about The Betting Slip (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Nice one Don - power to the people. T 1?
Comment is about Intention (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Re" how to shop for shoes“... Absolutely Isobel. ????
Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)
Original item by Isobel
Many thanks Fred, I appreciate you listening to 'Blank Canvas'! and I'm glad it's inspired you to record a piece yourself. I'll look forward to hearing it. Your office room sounds great by the way, good vibes.
Comment is about Fred Nicholson (poet profile)
Original item by Fred Nicholson
Enjoyed this racing haiku Nigel, I'd love to write that on a betting slip now ? this horse with the microphone is very cute.
Comment is about The Betting Slip (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Hi Ruth,
I liked the read of 'Blank Canvas' lots.
Yours has encouraged me to put my voice out there.
Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ruth O'Reilly
Sat 19th Oct 2019 17:59
Great contemplative piece Cynthia, I enjoyed this style and topic.
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas