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Sorry to hear about the connection problems. I just thought Musty was working flat out on his book - copying and pasting until the early hours.
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Mt. Confusion. (For MrQuike)
In conclusion; the illusion is all that exists. Climbing Mount Confusion way above the mists - brings me to delusion that so persists. Last Shout. (For now.) Still too soon. This mortal goon with shaky head goes off to bed. One fine day to find a way to spot a lie and simply try to explain. Not to complain. Seems odd to me; our destiny not down to us? Preposterous and dangerous. Then goodnight now, my aching brow all worded out. So my last shout. |
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Sorry - an ooops moment!!!
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Mt. Confusion. (For MrQuike)
In conclusion; the illusion is all that exists. Climbing Mount Confusion way above the mists - brings me to delusion that so persists. MrQuike sounds Dickensish. Quote:
Last Shout. (For now.) My destiny sure worries me. Still too soon. This mortal goon with shaky head goes off to bed. One fine day to find a way to spot a lie and simply try to explain. Not to complain. Seems odd to me; our destiny not down to us? Preposterous and dangerous. Then goodnight now, my aching brow all worded out. So my last shout. Glad it's not really your last shout - good to see you.
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Glad it's not really your last shout - good to see you.
![]() Agree with Biz there A. Shout away please, we are few & I see M's unfortunately indisposed. A slightly controversial tribute to a gay genius IMO follows if you have the patience to read at length. In rhyming couplets even but modern in tone for all that and all a matter of that old opinion thing. Frank. |
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Wilde Imagining
!(with adult theme! and possibly controversial POV) Such a talent you had Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wilde, you brightened a dull world yet ended in turn defiled. English Law broke you a gay frail butterfly on a wheel man love was criminal then Justice to us just so unreal. A modern take in these enlightened times simply unfair as you only paid a little attention to a London derrière. You were subject to dubious morals of strict Victorian rule, dared to deal with Lord Queensberry as if he were your fool. Against legal advice you resort to libel based upon a basic lie, always liable to be caught out in court, no need to query why. In your Ballad of Reading Gaol a life experience is narrated the free learn the terrible travail of poor souls incarcerated, a beautiful simile of the small blue tent prisoners call the sky, a wife killer awaiting the hanging rope who wistfuly walks by. Oscar, you loved too well, celebrity deserved with good reason leaving dullard lordly types unnerved as if that "sin" was treason, not just the acts of love that dare not speak its name back then, and those who could not wait like you did act not knowing when better sense fairness would prevail, and men might marry men. Queen Victoria denied women wanted inside another's knickers, now ladies can be married to her wife maybe even by lady vicars. "A Lesbian?!" snorted QV, imagine in style of OW's Lady Bracknell, "But what can they possibly do to each other? Pray dear Sir do tell." "Certain dastardly devices, I believe Maam," says Disraeli ... "ahem." "What a lot of cock!" HM opined ... "or not strictly" whispered the PM. |
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Wilde Imagining
!(with adult theme! and possibly controversial POV)
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So sad to be vilified for something which happened in the womb. Quite a story you told there Frank.
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A tolerant view I'd expect Biz, thanks. Frank
The world would be a better place.
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I'm certainly confused.
MrQuike sounds Dickensish.Quote:
My destiny sure worries me. Thanks and; could it ever be? Hook line and sinker, me. Grr. Glad it's not really your last shout - good to see you.
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Agree with Biz there A. Shout away please, we are few & I see M's unfortunately indisposed. A slightly controversial tribute to a gay genius IMO follows if you have the patience to read at length. In rhyming couplets even but modern in tone for all that and all a matter of that old opinion thing. Frank.
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An FM. Just one existential verse was all I could manage...
Thanks and; could it ever be? Hook line and sinker, me. Grr. ![]() ![]() You know you're welcome to shout whenever you feel like it John.
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Not A Great War (tribute to The Tommy)
Beneath the crosses lie the glorious dead or that was what some no good politician said. What good this glory ever really did remains hidden from recipients of gaunt words per pro His Majesty the King from an officer of exalted rank in the dreaded telegram. Alas poor deceased Tommies, you gave your life for a country's cause, in other peoples' fights but never yours. It was not for you a great war that bore the name who died not knowing what for. |
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You've described the pointlessness so well in a short poem Frank. When will it ever end?
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Hi everyone - I'm sitting in a library and it's raining outside
Great to see the the poetry flag still flying here! I haven't got time to read everything I'm afraid, as I've only paid for a half an hour's use of the pc Once I get the hang of this new way of posting, I'll comment on the contributions My own computer's still broke, but the poems are safe and the work continues. I've also written some new material.Thanks to Dark Star for posting his message too ![]() Speak soon my friends
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Hoping you get your computer fixed soon Musty. I agree with your comments on Frank's new one Biz.
Soul Miners. The moon was waning. It was raining. Wind blew from the east. Windows clattered. Drips pit pattered, spoiling the feast. All those gathered would have rather stayed home that night, but lords of manors demand manners as their birth right. The stories told about the old manor house itself, could not be true. None could accrue that kind of wealth. The howling sound from underground beneath the great hall. Loud thumping night things bumping startled one and all except the lord, who pulled the chord which sounded the bell. Twelve more souls now dig for coal to feed the fires of hell. |
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Hoping you get your computer fixed soon Musty. I agree with your comments on Frank's new one Biz.
Soul Miners. The moon was waning. It was raining. Wind blew from the east. Windows clattered. Drips pit pattered, spoiling the feast. All those gathered would have rather stayed home that night, but lords of manors demand manners as their birth right. The stories told about the old manor house itself, could not be true. None could accrue that kind of wealth. The howling sound from underground beneath the great hall. Loud thumping night things bumping startled one and all except the lord, who pulled the chord which sounded the bell. Twelve more souls now dig for coal to feed the fires of hell. |
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I obviously checked in too early yesterday. Pleased to see you're not caught up in a flood Musty, which I'd rather feared must have happened. See you soon. Quote:
Soul Miners.
................ The howling sound from underground beneath the great hall. Loud thumping night things bumping startled one and all except the lord, who pulled the chord which sounded the bell. Twelve more souls now dig for coal to feed the fires of hell. Twelve more souls now dig for coal to feed the fires of hell. (There should be a hair standing on end smilie.)Still plenty of exploitation to be found Frank.
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Hi Biz, Archiver and Frank
![]() I see there's been some great poetry sent in! I'll have more time to read it tomorrow I think. One bonus for you Biz - as I'm forced to use this beautiful library, I can only post during the day. So there'll be no more scary horror poems at night ![]() My next session should be much longer and I'll have time to absorb the new material here. I never rush when I read poetry, I like to savour it. Bye for now everyone ![]() A poem a day Keeps stagnation at bay
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Hi Biz, Archiver and Frank
![]() I see there's been some great poetry sent in! I'll have more time to read it tomorrow I think. One bonus for you Biz - as I'm forced to use this beautiful library, I can only post during the day. So there'll be no more scary horror poems at night ![]() My next session should be much longer and I'll have time to absorb the new material here. I never rush when I read poetry, I like to savour it. Bye for now everyone ![]() A poem a day Keeps stagnation at bay ![]() ![]() See you tomorrow.
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I am really enjoying this thread, I love the poem 'Geezer,'brilliant. I did not want to post until I had caught up on everything as I have found this thread fairly recently. I hope it is alright for me to join in.I write a bit and this is just a little one about a daily habit of our cat:
Puss In Snooze Dear Puss can't you move from up there Lying comatose across the top stair? As I gingerly step over you You stand, I trip and lose a Jimmy Choo. Suddenly, an ear piercing wail As now I heavily land, with a thud upon your tail. I am shocked again by your pussycat din It sends me right back into a spin. And now I crunch upon your paws, Then feel the wrath of those razor sharp claws. Your swishing tail lets me know you are cross You shoot me a look which says it is you who is the boss. Puss, if you must laze about, counting sheep Find a safe place to curl up and sleep Because if you lie comatose across the top stair You'll get stomped and squished beyond repair. |
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I am really enjoying this thread, I love the poem 'Geezer,'brilliant. I did not want to post until I had caught up on everything as I have found this thread fairly recently. I hope it is alright for me to join in.I write a bit and this is just a little one about a daily habit of our cat:
Puss In Snooze Dear Puss can't you move from up there Lying comatose across the top stair? As I gingerly step over you You stand, I trip and lose a Jimmy Choo. Suddenly, an ear piercing wail As now I heavily land, with a thud upon your tail. I am shocked again by your pussycat din It sends me right back into a spin. And now I crunch upon your paws, Then feel the wrath of those razor sharp claws. Your swishing tail lets me know you are cross You shoot me a look which says it is you who is the boss. Puss, if you must laze about, counting sheep Find a safe place to curl up and sleep Because if you lie comatose across the top stair You'll get stomped and squished beyond repair. , and I can see your cat, twitching one ear as you read this to him, yawning, and thinking ....whatever!...just be more careful.
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Love it
, and I can see your cat, twitching one ear as you read this to him, yawning, and thinking ....whatever!...just be more careful. ![]()
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I am really enjoying this thread, I love the poem 'Geezer,'brilliant. I did not want to post until I had caught up on everything as I have found this thread fairly recently. I hope it is alright for me to join in.I write a bit and this is just a little one about a daily habit of our cat:
Puss In Snooze I think you've captured the cat perfectly. Unfortunately I'm not a cat fan, but Musty is, and he should be here very soon.
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Hello Flower - pleased to see you're still visiting.
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Mt. Confusion. (For MrQuike)
Last Shout. (For now.) Mt. Confusion may refer to an FM, but I really like the imagery in the poem. The tone reminds me a bit of Free, the legendary 70s rock band. Last Shout seems to be another thoughtful ode on the eternal tussle in the mind. Good to see you writing again ![]() Quote:
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I am really enjoying this thread, I love the poem 'Geezer,'brilliant.
Puss In Snooze Thanks for the comment on Geezer, I forgot about that one! Puss In Snooze is excellent and it reminded me of the lovely cats that once shared this house. The descriptions of the cat's reactions were so lifelike - I hope you can send in more material some time ![]() Quote:
Love it
, and I can see your cat, twitching one ear as you read this to him, yawning, and thinking ....whatever!...just be more careful.![]() Quote:
Unfortunately I'm not a cat fan, but Musty is, and he should be here very soon.
Marmalade the cat, who belongs to a neighbour, follows me home sometimes!I haven't got time to post one of my new poems, as the library hour's nearly up ![]() The thread's rocking and I've only caught up on this page - I hope Sandy pops in, it feels like a strong team at the moment. Onwards, ever onwards
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