The Whimsical Dish Called Poet
a sonnet for psychotic sonneteers30 total reviews
Comment from Triple P
Very nice tribute. And since I love to write sonnets, and am at least in part psychotic, I'll take this as a compliment. No suggestions. Great poem.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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Very nice tribute. And since I love to write sonnets, and am at least in part psychotic, I'll take this as a compliment. No suggestions. Great poem.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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Oh it's most definitely a compliment :-). Thanks for the great review!
Mike
Comment from Minglement
I really enjoyed this little ramble through a poet's mind. Very creative poem with a nice rhyme and rhythm. Flowed nicely with no SPAGS or errors. Very enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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I really enjoyed this little ramble through a poet's mind. Very creative poem with a nice rhyme and rhythm. Flowed nicely with no SPAGS or errors. Very enjoyable read.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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Thank you, Mingle :-). I'm so glad you enjoyed the read.
Mike
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You're so welcome. Take care - Marcia
Comment from richard7
it took reading a few times to find the groove!
because of no Capitals and punctuated sentences finding the flow is the fun part.
i like your description of poetry and writing it and how the peers know us from litte insight really?
i think this is the meaning.
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
until our peers can look our way and think
they know our souls with second hand insight.
this is the reason i ask.
the impression when read that virtual paper is a superficial look and others take it for granted they know everything?
let me know curious to find out.
We feel inspired to sling our words around
with wild abandon bordering insane.
yes the joy of madness in words!
2 reviews i had with a 1 star really did portray this sentence,,,blew me away.
have a nice night.
thanks i will read it again b4 the night is out.
cheers.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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it took reading a few times to find the groove!
because of no Capitals and punctuated sentences finding the flow is the fun part.
i like your description of poetry and writing it and how the peers know us from litte insight really?
i think this is the meaning.
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
until our peers can look our way and think
they know our souls with second hand insight.
this is the reason i ask.
the impression when read that virtual paper is a superficial look and others take it for granted they know everything?
let me know curious to find out.
We feel inspired to sling our words around
with wild abandon bordering insane.
yes the joy of madness in words!
2 reviews i had with a 1 star really did portray this sentence,,,blew me away.
have a nice night.
thanks i will read it again b4 the night is out.
cheers.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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Those 1 star reviews really knock the crap out of one, don't they? Sometimes I shrug them off, sometimes I reply with a scathing backlash, depending on my mood! There's no right way to deal with it, but you do need a way or you end up afraid of showing people your work. Anyway, I'm heartily glad you enjoyed this piece. Iambic pentameter has a rhythm all it's own, but I find once you've made the mental shift, it's actually then a challenge to read things that aren't written iambically. I do prefer to write in sentences these days, so a line in a poem is only capitalised if it's the start of a sentence or a name, as per usual. I think that helps the flow, especially when I have sentences (like in this poem) stretching across several lines and even stanzas (enjambment).
Thanks again :-)
Mike
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...so a line in a poem is only capitalised if it's the start of a sentence or a name.
thanks for that it clarifys the read for me.
I do know what you mean sometimes i write a piece as it comes out of my head in one piece no punct.
have a good day Mike
cheers.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful satire sonnet about the way a poet breaks down somebody else's work. great job on this
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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this is very well written with good form, good flow, good meter, a beautiful satire sonnet about the way a poet breaks down somebody else's work. great job on this
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2010
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Thanks, swj :-). I think being successful at writing is, in large part, about embracing the inner lunatic!
Mike
Comment from Jen Gentry
What a fine a witty poet you are. I enjoyed this but I am most happy that I can totally relate to it. LOved the artwork Good luck and happy writing.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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What a fine a witty poet you are. I enjoyed this but I am most happy that I can totally relate to it. LOved the artwork Good luck and happy writing.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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I think we're all a little loopy, us writers, and proud of it to boot! Thank you for your thoughts - I'm so glad you enjoyed it :-)
Mike
Comment from edgey54
Well what can I say the poem was reveling. Loved it and one day I'll receive the nod to step up to the plinth called normal man. If he exists. edgey
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Well what can I say the poem was reveling. Loved it and one day I'll receive the nod to step up to the plinth called normal man. If he exists. edgey
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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If I meet him, I'll thank him for showing me what I don't want to be, then piddle on his shoes and run away laughing! lol, thanks for the review :-)
Mike
Comment from gramalot8
Fleedle - I absolutely loved the last line of this poem. It so said everything that we as writers feel. Good job with flow of words, imagery and rhyme.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Fleedle - I absolutely loved the last line of this poem. It so said everything that we as writers feel. Good job with flow of words, imagery and rhyme.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Thank you, Gramalot. We are a paradox, but one I wouldn't have any other way :-)
Mike
Comment from FredCollingwood
What a great poem. I really like this:
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
Excellent description!
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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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What a great poem. I really like this:
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
Excellent description!
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Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Thanks, Fred! Glad you enjoyed it, mate.
Mike
Comment from rama devi
LOVE THIS.
I laughed aloud at our wit.
Flawless sonnet form, too, with iambic footsteps in sync with fine rhyming and superb, skillful use of enjambment.
Quite a smooth flow---well done!
FAVORITE PARTS-
This is hilarious-
until a rhythmic satisfaction found
within our spirits helps us to remain
upon the plinth 'Accepted Normal Man',
AND this is even funnier-
only a nutcase bothers with a sieve
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
until our peers can look our way and think
they know our souls with second hand insight.
YEP, that's us!
The closing couplet is my favorite part---like a climax to your crescendo of unique poetic thought.
The poet's inspiration is a dish
best garnished with a whim served on a wish.
Applause!
Standing ovation!
bravo!
Kudos!
Thanks for making me laugh
Love, rd
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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LOVE THIS.
I laughed aloud at our wit.
Flawless sonnet form, too, with iambic footsteps in sync with fine rhyming and superb, skillful use of enjambment.
Quite a smooth flow---well done!
FAVORITE PARTS-
This is hilarious-
until a rhythmic satisfaction found
within our spirits helps us to remain
upon the plinth 'Accepted Normal Man',
AND this is even funnier-
only a nutcase bothers with a sieve
to filter out the words worth spending ink
upon a virtual paper born of light
until our peers can look our way and think
they know our souls with second hand insight.
YEP, that's us!
The closing couplet is my favorite part---like a climax to your crescendo of unique poetic thought.
The poet's inspiration is a dish
best garnished with a whim served on a wish.
Applause!
Standing ovation!
bravo!
Kudos!
Thanks for making me laugh
Love, rd
Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Woo! I'm bouncing excitedly on the train right now. In central London that's visual code for 'slap me about then call the men in white coats to collect me', but I don't care! What was funny about writing this was that it came pouring out in a rush with barely any conscious effort from me, then I got stuck dead on the couplet. I wrote about eight final lines before I was happy.
I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it! Big smiles here :-)
Mike
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Yipeeee!
Comment from adewpearl
the second I read the description about psychotic sonneteers I knew I had to read this one, Mike :-)
Your sonnet has excellent meter and rhyme, of course, and great use of enjambment, and I just love your commentary about poets and the poetic process :-) Brooke
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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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the second I read the description about psychotic sonneteers I knew I had to read this one, Mike :-)
Your sonnet has excellent meter and rhyme, of course, and great use of enjambment, and I just love your commentary about poets and the poetic process :-) Brooke
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Comment Written 28-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2010
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Lol, thank you, Brooke :-). I think we're all a little loopy, but rather than wallow in it, we revel!
Mike