What i write may be absurd
(Thalia says yes Don it is)
Confusing and mixed-up it may seem to you
Doesn't matter, I'll write it, I'll write it....
Comment is about Do it anyway (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Phillip - I have a flippant side but also wear my heart on my sleeve..... keep writing how you feel.....
Comment is about Staying in (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
Well after all my carryon Nige it wasn't meant to be a haiku after all. I should have seen the lack of haik in the title...?
Comment is about The Betting Slip (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Write what you feel Philip. That will always be good enough in my book.
Comment is about Staying in (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sat 19th Oct 2019 22:47
Wonderful imagery. Really enjoyed.
Hannah
Comment is about Hard Saddle, Hard Life (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Interesting...though I hope this is not about you....
Comment is about i am nothing (blog)
Original item by yajaira
Thank you Don
Ray, interesting observation, thanks
Comment is about Park bench contemplation (blog)
Original item by Jeannot
I find not only no fault with the poem but that it exactly expresses a state of mind. What more can you do to please some readers who are averse to accepting good poetry at face value when they see it?
Ray
Comment is about Staying in (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
'Personally, it's when I see a trait in my grandchildren and recognise my father, I know where spirit resides'.
An interesting comment Graham.....
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
I got really drawn in and convinced by this Philip. It has an authenticity and makes its case we'll.
Ray
Comment is about The Jug (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
There is a compulsive sense of drama from the weight of repetition and all the movement is in the writing in contrast to the stillness of the subject. I think it is highly effective and can be open to interpretation.
A fine piece Adam
Ray
Comment is about The Visit (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
I enjoyed what seems to be implied, that the poet is somewhat on the outside looking in but would like to be accepted. On an observational level that can always be a danger.
Ray
Comment is about Park bench contemplation (blog)
Original item by Jeannot
Great story about the dog. My main definition of God is love and since dogs are simply the embodiment of love I have no doubt that they as angels bow their heads.
Cats also are love but a more complicated sort and since I am right now sadly throwing away some of my children's old stuffed animals as the cat decided to pee on them I am a bit filled with grief and non-fondness
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Adam, Cynthia on the topic of other species having ideas I must confess I love watching dogs praying on YouTube ha,ha.
It started because we were having a conversation on praying one day and my dog at the time, lowered his head as if he was having a spiritual moment! After that we would say to him go and say your prayers and he would run off to be quite on his own and do similar stuff. No one told him, or trained him about any of that behavior and I truely believe he was a spiritual dog.He was a Pisces. So then I had to find out if other dogs reacted to the word prayer etc and went on YouTube.
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks Des. Its nice to make a connection , often a forlorn hope with my material. But I'm glad you enjoyed my idea.
Thanks as always for the liking Philip Jon and Jeannot.
Rsy
Comment is about ROUNDELAY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Great meditations, Cynthia. Certainly inspiring of internal conversations. I was thinking about the phrase "human idea" a bit and wondering if other species have ideas or if a God has ideas since omnipotence all knowing hood would preclude novel thinking or perhaps cause an endless stream of it. Then I started thinking about endless streams. Anyway, thank you for sharing. Glad I checked in today. Habe a great one.
A.
Comment is about Conversation in Shades of Blue (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thank you both for reading. It is weird for me because I wrote it but am still so uncertain of its meaning...it has my gray matter bubbling as well.
A.
Comment is about The Visit (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Sat 19th Oct 2019 18:04
I left and said nothing. Then came back and said something. Like watching an uncomfortable state of mind. Like an unclothed mind in a shadow world. Certainly got the the old grey matter bubbling.
All the best des
Comment is about The Visit (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
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
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
<Deleted User> (18980)
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
<Deleted User> (18980)
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
Adam Rabinowitz
Sun 20th Oct 2019 02:28
Thank you, Ray, for reading and commenting. I really appreciate the feedback. Have a great day.
A.
Comment is about The Visit (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz