Measured Absurdity
Just jump on, folks, and enjoy the ride...62 total reviews
Comment from Debra White
Hello Yvette :)
I enjoyed your crazy poem, but I think I'll decline your invitation! Spotty, herbal tea doesn't really float my boat LOL.
Perfectly rhymed and great use of enjambment and alliteration throughout.
Good luck in the contest!
Best wishes as always, Debra :)
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Hello Yvette :)
I enjoyed your crazy poem, but I think I'll decline your invitation! Spotty, herbal tea doesn't really float my boat LOL.
Perfectly rhymed and great use of enjambment and alliteration throughout.
Good luck in the contest!
Best wishes as always, Debra :)
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Awww... I could do some striped if it would change your mind...lol! ;) :) Good morning, Debra -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from aryr
Good luck in the rhyming poetry contest, Yvette. This was very interesting to read, it truly covered everything imaginable and then some. It was both enjoyable and even entertaining. Oh I do hope your weekend got better or at least you have a great week.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Good luck in the rhyming poetry contest, Yvette. This was very interesting to read, it truly covered everything imaginable and then some. It was both enjoyable and even entertaining. Oh I do hope your weekend got better or at least you have a great week.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Imagination is a great escape, yeah?! ;) :) Good morning, Alie -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
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You are so welcome Yvette, take care of yourself as well.
Comment from Sally Law
Because I know what you are hinting at here, this makes this a must for the contest win. I dearly hope it wins, but more importantly, calls attention to the absurdity that America has accepted on the streets of Portland, New York, and Seattle. It's been a violent never ending freak show with no end in sight. Welcome to the nightmare with news reporters claiming these are peaceful protesters... looters taking what is owed them... setting fire to buildings with people in them? An Orwellian nightmare.... Excuse me for pontificating, dear. I'm aghast really.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes
for the contest
Sal XOs.......
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Because I know what you are hinting at here, this makes this a must for the contest win. I dearly hope it wins, but more importantly, calls attention to the absurdity that America has accepted on the streets of Portland, New York, and Seattle. It's been a violent never ending freak show with no end in sight. Welcome to the nightmare with news reporters claiming these are peaceful protesters... looters taking what is owed them... setting fire to buildings with people in them? An Orwellian nightmare.... Excuse me for pontificating, dear. I'm aghast really.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes
for the contest
Sal XOs.......
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Aghast does not begin to touch the feelings... anger, sadness, gosh - utter disbelief.... But I shall not dwell there today as I'm gonna pin on my smile and try to spread it! ;) :) Good morning, Lady Sal -- apologies for the delay, but you know the reasons... thanx for your support, my lady!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
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Yes, I do. I have a free style poem coming to match yours for the ballon writing prompt. Crazy world but we live here to make a difference. :) :)
Comment from Reese Turner
Metaphorically speaking, I don't think I understand, but it does bring back memories of college. Nice rhyming and flow. Intriguing visual. Very nice.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Metaphorically speaking, I don't think I understand, but it does bring back memories of college. Nice rhyming and flow. Intriguing visual. Very nice.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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No metaphors.... simply absurdity with rhythm! ;) :) Good morning, Reese -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
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Among my favorite lines from college, "I hate it when somebody has drugs and they don't share." Another, "If you can remember the 60s, you weren't there!" We Boomers had a life, did we not? Then, after the Navy, I just settled down to work, fatherhood and boring behavior. My wife and her sisters still laugh about having become just like their mother. Lots of laughter. So, we leave Monday for 7 weeks in the motorhome thru Yellowstone, Utah, Grand Canyon. Just old Boomers in a camper with 2 spoiled dogs. Life IS good! Great to hear from you! Like laughs? I have two entries right now which will make you laugh; rhyming poem and how I write poetry. Enjoy!
Comment from poetwatch
You played a lovely tune over the weekend, Yvette. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Life must be treating you to the richness you deserve. ;) I like how you write when you write using metaphors. I love banana splits, they give life an extra lift. Yet, when it's not possible to have your cake and eat it, well a merry tune will do.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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You played a lovely tune over the weekend, Yvette. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Life must be treating you to the richness you deserve. ;) I like how you write when you write using metaphors. I love banana splits, they give life an extra lift. Yet, when it's not possible to have your cake and eat it, well a merry tune will do.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Sometimes the brain just needs to escape to absurdity, sir! ;) :) Good morning, Jose -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from Fred Berg
Whatever I just had, I'll have another. I think the white rabbit did a number on Alice in this one! Great vivid psychedelic imagery and whimsical tone. The image definitely went well with it too! I think I need a disco nap now.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Whatever I just had, I'll have another. I think the white rabbit did a number on Alice in this one! Great vivid psychedelic imagery and whimsical tone. The image definitely went well with it too! I think I need a disco nap now.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Aaahhh, yes, I recommend one in the morning before you face the chaos... has wonderful medicinal properties! ;) :) Good morning, Fred -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Be sure to stop by again another time... Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from June Sargent
Just what we need to deal with the stresses of life these days! A spoonful of absurdity is just what doctor ordered. I love the artwork- thanks for brightening up my Monday.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Just what we need to deal with the stresses of life these days! A spoonful of absurdity is just what doctor ordered. I love the artwork- thanks for brightening up my Monday.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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A spoonful of absurdity to help the chaos go down...! ;) :) Good morning, June -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Measured Absurdity, presented in iambic tetrameter and an ABAB rhyme scheme, takes the reader back down the rabbit hole for an adventure which is, too say the least, unique. Fun stuff.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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This poem, Measured Absurdity, presented in iambic tetrameter and an ABAB rhyme scheme, takes the reader back down the rabbit hole for an adventure which is, too say the least, unique. Fun stuff.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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The rabbit hole is certainly a favorite vacation spot! ;) :) Good morning, Bill -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I needed a laugh this day and you did not forget to dot the i and cross the t. This one is truly one for the books. I loved the fantasy and the perfect rhyming. Has to have a six
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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I needed a laugh this day and you did not forget to dot the i and cross the t. This one is truly one for the books. I loved the fantasy and the perfect rhyming. Has to have a six
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Oh, I am so glad this brought you a much needed smile - best news ever!! ;) :) Good morning, my lady! :) My apologies for the delay - usually a lot more on top of things... Your review and those stars are such a wonderful way to begin my 'task of finding my tail to catch it round here' (wink, wink!) -- thanx for the smiles and for your support!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written rhyming poem trying to have a good time after much stress is always the best way to rewind from the stress that can make us feel too much pressure.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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A very well-written rhyming poem trying to have a good time after much stress is always the best way to rewind from the stress that can make us feel too much pressure.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2020
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Chaos is quite the stresser, isn't it? Gotta 'vent' some how...! ;) :) Good morning, Sandra -- apologies for the delay - thanx so much for the smiles!! ;) Take care out there as summer closes and Fall rolls in this month! ;) Yvette