The General Commentary Thread

[todski28]

Has anyone seen GM??

It’s rare he isn’t here this often, but worried about him to be honest

 

[HarryHill]

Has anyone seen GM??

It’s rare he isn’t here this often, but worried about him to be honest

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I've wondered(and worried) for quite a few months

 

[UnderYourSpell]

That's the trouble if you're not in contact elsewhere, as in I know Champ is ok she's on vacation so if any of you are on Facebook please PM me and I'll add you to my friend's list with a few other miscreants from here.

 

[Piscator]

moved to 30 for 30 companion thread

 

[HarryHill]

Callie

 

[AmericanTrash]

Loving the trio postings on 30 in 30. Many of these open my skin a bit. Thank you.

 

[Lyricalli]

Callie

Thank you, Harry

I'm fine, just a little sore and tired. I'll find some words to put on the page.

Loving the trio postings on 30 in 30. Many of these open my skin a bit. Thank you.

 

[Angeline]

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I've wondered(and worried) for quite a few months

Has anyone seen GM??

It’s rare he isn’t here this often, but worried about him to be honest

I really miss him here and hope he's ok and maybe just found somewhere else to write...I have no way of getting in touch with him aside from here. Keeping him in my thoughts.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Oh Callie you're a brave. brave girl

 

[cascadiabound]

Loving the trio postings on 30 in 30. Many of these open my skin a bit. Thank you.

I liked reading your posts about the origin of your nic. {edit} I was recalling a different poster at the same time

 

[cascadiabound]

Thank you, Harry

I'm fine, just a little sore and tired. I'll find some words to put on the page.

Thinking of you in your recovery. Take care of you.

cb

 

[Lyricalli]

Oh Callie you're a brave. brave girl

Thinking of you in your recovery. Take care of you.

Thank you both. I'm fine, it was minor, and not requiring much in the way of bravery, I promise. I'm at home, and meds are handling most of the ouchy bits. Y'all are sweet, and I appreciate it.

 

[HarryHill]

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Just want to wish you all a safe holiday. :confetti:

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Clerihew

Aladdin was a fine young lad
A little scruffy, true, and sad
Truly a diamond in the rough
But was it really the right stuff?

Limerick

His story was a fanciful tale
Not that one with the whale
He found an old lamp
Was no longer a tramp
On the quest for the Holy Grail (.....wait..what?! ...haha)


Triolet

Aladdin and the Genie were friends
Destined by fate so long ago
To work magic to wondrous ends
Aladdin and the Genie were friends
In a story that largely depends
On finding their freedom, you know?
Aladdin and the Genie were friends
Together their fortunes did grow

Sorryyyyyyyy but the Triolet is wrong the second line should be the same as the last line.

 

[Mrtenant]

Sorryyyyyyyy but the Triolet is wrong the second line should be the same as the last line.

Poet's rule change discretion, .....pray I don't alter anything else

 

[Mrtenant]

Nice work on your set of short poems. The Holy Grail line cracked me up.

Thank you, I did have fun with that.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Poet's rule change discretion, .....pray I don't alter anything else

Your choice but it means you haven't fulfilled the challenge

 

[Angeline]

Thank you, I did have fun with that.

Your choice but it means you haven't fulfilled the challenge

I'm just happy when people try, even if they do change things up. Of course I am on record many times over for thumbing my nose at rules.

Form poetry is often dismissed by people because they feel like writing that way is constricting. And it's always hard to try something new if you feel anything less than perfection is no good. I like to allow for people's learning curves and different approaches. I think growth comes from that.

I wonder how others feel.

And to be honest my attempts don't strictly follow the conventions either. A few of my rhyme attempts are atrocious lol. My second limerick isn't even about people!

 

[Mrtenant]

Your choice but it means you haven't fulfilled the challenge

See post above....she is way nicer than me.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

There's no point then with those that do bother to write them properly ...... I'll remove mine and you can write your travesties with out mine.

 

[Mrtenant]

There's no point then with those that do bother to write them properly ...... I'll remove mine and you can write your travesties with out mine.

Travesties eh? That is unkind of you.

Go ahead then, pout. Says more about you than me.

 

[Mrtenant]

Duplicate....

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Travesties eh? That is unkind of you.

Go ahead then, pout. Says more about you than me.

Yes travesties, I care passionately about form poetry and I and a few others have fought to keep them alive. Then along come people that think they don't matter, that critique is crap too and to be ignored, well that's your prerogative it's your poem but it's not a Triolet and never will be.
'Trying' and getting it wrong and willing to keep on trying until it's right is one thing. 'Trying' and getting it wrong and petulantly throwing your hands in the air and saying your way is better and you're blowed if you're going to do anything about it is quite another. Which considering that a Triolet is one of the easiest forms to write is hilarious, it's all repetitions ffs!
'Pout'? Is that the way you see it? That figures. Add it to your petulance at not accepting critique in the way it was intended.

 

[Mrtenant]

Yes travesties, I care passionately about form poetry and I and a few others have fought to keep them alive. Then along come people that think they don't matter, that critique is crap too and to be ignored, well that's your prerogative it's your poem but it's not a Triolet and never will be.
'Trying' and getting it wrong and willing to keep on trying until it's right is one thing. 'Trying' and getting it wrong and petulantly throwing your hands in the air and saying your way is better and you're blowed if you're going to do anything about it is quite another. Which considering that a Triolet is one of the easiest forms to write is hilarious, it's all repetitions ffs!
'Pout'? Is that the way you see it? That figures. Add it to your petulance at not accepting critique in the way it was intended.

If you knew how to critique, I might actually listen, instead, you run around the forum like you own the place. If I choose to change anything that is entirely my prerogative and I don't need you or anyone else to tell me wronnnnnnnnnnnnnnng. Every bit of your statement is an assumption. You have no idea what I was doing with the poem or anything.

You didn't ask.

Also, pay attention now.....this is not your thread. You don't get to make the rules on what is acceptable or not. Read that again if you missed the point.

I welcome critique from those who are respectful and know how to do it correctly, not a 'shoot from the hip' pile of garbage.Your critique, such as it is, is no longer welcome on any of my travesties. And I promise, I won't be critiquing your monstrosities either.

I am closing this bit of drama. For my part, it's done. Now run along, I have no more time for you.

 

[HarryHill]

I think the new challenge is going along swimmingly. I don't mind a flubbed line or a funny rhyme, especially when writing to such an informal form poetry throw down. (especially since mine is yet to post)

now to see if I can suss out the double dactyl