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[Maria2394]

blank stares,people wonder
why empty
coffee cups, new poem list
systems clogged,
a donut maker's pipes
all gooey with sugar and dough
oh NO!

cherry tobacco, no ten cent bics
we're out of toasty limericks
and erotica-laced haiku

someone should write a terzanelle
ohm what the hell!!
a saucy sonnet will do
b
u
t
popcorn might be better...
with a little butter on it

no soup for you today!!
bad soup nazi, go away
it's cold, I wanna read
Anna? Neo? Patrick? OT?

its MOnday night and much too cold
to sit around and moan-
hot chocolate
a favorite blanket
and someone nice and warm
to hold
( sounds just about right...)

see you all tomorrow,
sweet dreams, good night

 

[LeBroz]

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Peace and tranguility reigns over Litland.

Gals, leave the compost heap to its natural state. Poking around stirs up quite a stink.

Personally, I prefer the sort of discourse where I learn something new. Like the thoughts about kenning raised by Angeline on Senna Jawa's Similies thread. And with Carrie's input, made it easy to see that there are metaphors, simple creatures indeed. But that a kenning could be likened to a complex metaphor. I know that SJ might disagree and go through a more complicated discourse, but that's too much like sitting in on an English Lit class.

And julie, while new poems may be scarce, there are nearly 33,000 erotic and nonerotic poems in Lit's archives. I've found plenty to read over there, though the quality is a bit erratic {I'm up to 'Bored' in the nonerotic poems - that's around 2,500 of nearly 19,000 poems}. But if it's new poems you want, indications in the numbers are that there'll be at least 20 new ones out today. {I just looked and it would appear that there'll be 23 new poems out today - ought to give Specs quite a handful}.

But the really amusing part is watching duddle146 following my most every move, as though he's trying to keep up with my pace and not miss any poem on which I comment. Give the boy a pat on the head. By doing this he's increasing exposure to poetry. I've seen other folks increasingly do the same thing and comment on a poem either one of us has commented on.

Before I started this little project of mine I hadn't even heard of smithpeter or JUDO. I'm finding so many gems in Lit's gravel drive. Got a couple more to tack onto my Wednesday review tomorrow.

Oh well, it's a fresh morning, with half a foot of snow on the ground. Hope it's the light stuff; I've got to shovel and get out early to get the car serviced.

Y'all have a peaceful day.

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[Maria2394]

Hellooo, Leon

I saw that you had been leaving comments on some "ancient" stuff. While I never cared much for Judo's poetry I do agree with you on smithpeter. Do you know oxalis , palau, air20, svelte walker, and a few more, are him as well? Oxalis was my most favorite incarnation of him.


I suppose you were referring to the silly poem I posted above?

Well, I was bored too and began going through the old passion thread posts and found that some of mine from 3 and 4 years ago.I just wanted to post something silly and kind of appropriate. I read the old stuff. and the new stuff too, and I wasnt complaining.

What I did realize going trhough my old work there, is I have lost the passion I used to have and all I can attribute that to, was after smithpeter died, well, he MUST have been an important muse for me, as we wrote silly poems back and forth and he did that with lots of people.

I miss him. he would sometimes send sketches and notes and was always supportive. he was agood friend. I wish I still had his correspondence but I never kept anything like that when my husband was acting like a child all those years ago.

It is good to see the o ld works getting new light. Some of them are delightful.

I hope you have a wonderful day!!


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ps, I have to say this about compost.

COMPOST, in its clean form is a good, wonderful thing. Somehow we called what was apile of shit, a compost heap. Every good gardener knows you dont place anything but organic waste in to a compost pile.

 

[champagne1982]

I've noticed a few comments and some new rating numbers on some of my older pieces. Thankyou Leon and J. for delving into my list a little. I always loved Rybka's spinner treats when he was doing the reviews. You, Angeline and some others are the folks who keep the good poetry at the top of the attention heap, where it should be.

Thankyou for this, I hope I can be inspired to pull up my socks and get into it, too.

But, not until I coax myself into going to and getting back from the gym.

 

[LeBroz]

Hellooo, Leon

I do agree with you on smithpeter. Do you know oxalis , palau, air20, svelte walker, and a few more, are him as well? Oxalis was my most favorite incarnation of him.


I suppose you were referring to the silly poem I posted above?

.

Never realized smithpeter had so many incarnations. Will have to go through and make sure I've not missed any. Some of his stuff doesn't connect with me but most resonate well and a few are really a joy to read.

And as for your silly little poem, welllll, that's another reason why I'm working through Lit's archives. Can't stand waiting on hit-or-miss new poems - and like yesterday with no new poems. Besides, there are so many deserving of a good read. And like I said, with duddle146 shadowing the comments portal, he seems to comment on most every poem that gets commented on by anyone else, not just me; sure to help drive up readership.

And for Carrie too, this digging through the archives is a bit of fun and I love finding gems to bring to folk's attention every Wednesday. I think some of my burrowing through the archives may have rubbed off on Specs as she's mentioned a few old pieces over the past couple weeks.

Well, I still have a shovel awaiting my firm hands ~ and a ½' of snow covering the drive. Hate this lake-effect snow; at least it's not as bad as the 2' we got in the infamous October surprise (Oct 12/13).

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[normal jean]

wow!

It was a beautiful day. Fairly warm, but as soon as the sun set, a wind came roaring in and on the news they are saying the jet stream is bring us some Arctic air. Some frigid, Arcti air. ( rendundant, I know)

That is what gets me about you hardy souls who live in Canada, and as far as I am concerned, anywhere above the Mason-Dixon line. Its cold!!

what do you guys DO when its that cold and dark?

Now, I do see benefits, a roaring fire, a snuggly friend...things like that. Probably dont have to worry about cutting grass very often.

but silly things I wonder about, like work. what is it like when its mostly sunny during that time, or mostly dark, ( during that time) it would confuse the heck out of me. Iw ould just sleep and sleep and sleep.

When hubby and I were working the last shutdown, it was dark when we went in at 6, it was dark when we got off at 7. and while we were at work, inside the boiler, it was dark. I have decided I just need to go up there and see it for myself..

IF i can find the light switch!!

 

[normal jean]

The producer from AMW called here today. I didnt speak to her but hubby did. He volunteered us to be interviewed

I cannot help in that respect, i didnt see that man, and all I do is cry when I think about what happened worse, what almost happened.

I told my daughter I would be there to supprot her, but I wasnt meant for cam. eeww.

Oh well, we are going to get her at college tomorrow. It will be nice to have her home. what can I say, but I am the lucky parent where that horrible incident is concerned. I still have my daughter while 2 other families do not.

How do you comfort someone who had a child kidnapped and murdered?

I do not know what to say. Somewhere inside I feel sort of responsible, I know I am not though. but If he had been caught in 98, they would still have their kids.

please, all you moms and dads reading this, hold your babies close and tell them you love them. You just never know when evil migt come snatch them away.

love,

maria

 

[champagne1982]

wow!

It was a beautiful day. Fairly warm, but as soon as the sun set, a wind came roaring in and on the news they are saying the jet stream is bring us some Arctic air. Some frigid, Arcti air. ( rendundant, I know)

That is what gets me about you hardy souls who live in Canada, and as far as I am concerned, anywhere above the Mason-Dixon line. Its cold!!

what do you guys DO when its that cold and dark?

Now, I do see benefits, a roaring fire, a snuggly friend...things like that. Probably dont have to worry about cutting grass very often.

but silly things I wonder about, like work. what is it like when its mostly sunny during that time, or mostly dark, ( during that time) it would confuse the heck out of me. Iw ould just sleep and sleep and sleep.

When hubby and I were working the last shutdown, it was dark when we went in at 6, it was dark when we got off at 7. and while we were at work, inside the boiler, it was dark. I have decided I just need to go up there and see it for myself..

IF i can find the light switch!!

Went to work in the mornin',
it was black as night
came home in the evenin'
still no light in sight ...

I got the sittin' in the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues

my battery's frozen
the oil is too cold
the frost bite is burning
and I am growin' old

just sittin' in the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues...

So daddy turn the lights on
you can make it right.
Daddy keep the heat on
and warm me up tonight.

I got the leavin' the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues

I got the leavin' the taproom
I'm comin' home to you
with the downtown -
downtown Cold Lake blues....

YA!

 

[annaswirls]

I have posted this poem at least twice in the lyrics forum, but here I am today again, with that ache, that ache Susan felt in Liverpool. The ache that the boy threw into the bels, flailing loss and longing down the row of strings that ache that we all feel, dont we? Again, I presume, I suppose, I believe and still. That feeling of becoming invisible. I should long to be invisible, blended lying flat on the bed under covers so that no one notices my form under feathers.

In Liverpool
~Susan Vega

In Liverpool
On Sunday
No traffic
On the avenue
The light is pale and thin
Like you
No sound, down
In this part of town

Except for the boy in the belfry
He's crazy, he's throwing himself
Down from the top of the tower
Like a hunchback in heaven
He's ringing the bells in the church
For the last half an hour
He sounds like he's missing something
Or someone that he knows he can't
Have now and if he isn't
I certainly am

Homesick for a clock
That told the same time
sometimes you made no sense to me
if you lie on the ground
in somebody's arms
you'll probably swallow some of their history

And the boy in the belfry
He's crazy, he's throwing himself
Down from the top of the tower
Like a hunchback in heaven
He's ringing the bells in the church
For the last half an hour
He sounds like he's missing something
Or someone that he knows he can't
Have now and if he isn't
I certainly am

I'll be the girl who sings for my supper
You'll be the monk whose forehead is high
He'll be the man who's already working
Spreading a memory all through the sky

In Liverpool
On Sunday
No reason to even remember you now

Except for the boy in the belfry
He's crazy, he's throwing himself
Down from the top of the tower
Like a hunchback in heaven
He's ringing the bells in the church
For the last half an hour
He sounds like he's missing something
Or someone that he knows he can't
Have now and if he isn't
I certainly am

In Liverpool
In Liverpool

 

[bogusbrig]

I ache when I leave after visiting Liverpool. I'm so romantically attached to the place and have so many friends and relations that live there. Every time I walk past the Anglican Cathedral which was at the back of the houses where I lived I remember when I was about 3 and holding my mother's hand. Harry Belfonte singing Mary's Boy Child was being played over the loud speakers. I guess that would make it Christmas 1958. I would look down the road and see the ships sailing up the Mersey, the old ambulance station that burnt down and my grandfather who was the landlord of the Wellington Butt pub at the top of Upper Stanhope Street. I've just flown back from their so I'm all whimsical. Now don't shatter my illusion by telling me Susan Vega's song is set in a different Liverpool.

I was christened in St James Church at the end of the road.Upper Stanhope Street Aaah thr memories. I feel a poem coming on.

And the Wellington Butt I'm coming over all tingley and poetic. Definitely a poem coming on.

 

[Maria2394]

Went to work in the mornin',
it was black as night
came home in the evenin'
still no light in sight ...

I got the sittin' in the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues

my battery's frozen
the oil is too cold
the frost bite is burning
and I am growin' old

just sittin' in the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues...

So daddy turn the lights on
you can make it right.
Daddy keep the heat on
and warm me up tonight.

I got the leavin' the taproom
downtown Cold Lake blues

I got the leavin' the taproom
I'm comin' home to you
with the downtown -
downtown Cold Lake blues....

YA!

YeeHaw! Champ, I LOVE this. thanks for a peek into your life



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[Maria2394]

well, Lit Blog

we had the AMW thingie today. It took from 8 am to 230 pm and it was a very interesting process. Lots of technical stuff and John Walsh wasnt there, but it was still pretty cool.

we met with 2 detectives from Alabama and some guys from the fugitive task force here in SC. They are virtually certain it is the same man.

At first when they asked me to be interviewed, I said, nah, me no like cameras, but one of the detectives told me they "needed" the plea from a mother, you know..I call it Mama drama, and dammit, when the man interviewed me, I did tear up. he said, wow, that is exactly whet we were looking for. When it was over, those big strong men gave us both hugs..it was truly touching. I didnt expect that from them.

My daughter handled her interview perfectly, but when my turn came,at one point, I looked over at her and she was crying. I just have to say, it was an incredible bonding experience.

She told me afterwards, mama, I never knew it hurt you so bad, I didnt know you felt that way, its like it bothers you more than me..

well, that isnt it, i just had to imagine my life without my child and well, anyone here with a kid can understand where the tears came from.


The episode will air in January, I will let you guys know when so if you wanna see how awful Maria looks with no sleep for days, stressed out worried about this you can all get a giggle

Thanks to those of you who have cared enough to look at the link and keep in mind, that man is out there, still trolling the southeast ( and maybe elsewhere), looking for little girls to kill. They have at least 3 abduction/murders on him already,...we are the lucky ones, we still have our girl



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[Maria2394]

yesterday was fun!

Hubby took me out to the "country" to look at some land he is interested in.

I do not want to live out there, I want to live closer to the ocean. I know we cant afford beachfront, but hell, 20 minutes distance will suffice. He knows that.

Anyway, this land is owned by one of his friends, i know him, he is okay, a redhead with a wild temper that he regrets as soon as it emerges. I like him, he is a good guy, we have worked with him before.

He is a hunter. Has deer stands sut up on the property. When we got there, he wasnt there, we were early. Hubby drove back into the woods to show me some huge hickory trees they are planning to fell this week, and I noticed a deer stand.

I was in a playful mood, oh god, I shouldnt tell you this, but I grabbed my camera, handed it to hubby and said, get a pic of me up there in the tree.

I climbed up the ladder onto the stand and proceeded to shuck off all my clothes.

Goodbye tank top and jacket, lol

goodbye jeans, panties, socks




I was nekkid in the woods, have pictures to prove it.

and the view from up there was pretty, didnt see no dear though, lol

Hubby says I'm crazy...I hope he didnt just realize that.

 

[FifthFlower]

At first when they asked me to be interviewed, I said, nah, me no like cameras, but one of the detectives told me they "needed" the plea from a mother, you know..I call it Mama drama, and dammit, when the man interviewed me, I did tear up. he said, wow, that is exactly whet we were looking for. When it was over, those big strong men gave us both hugs..it was truly touching. I didnt expect that from them.

My daughter handled her interview perfectly, but when my turn came,at one point, I looked over at her and she was crying. I just have to say, it was an incredible bonding experience.

She told me afterwards, mama, I never knew it hurt you so bad, I didnt know you felt that way, its like it bothers you more than me..

well, that isnt it, i just had to imagine my life without my child and well, anyone here with a kid can understand where the tears came from.

I haven't been here long, but those lines are the most beautiful I've read so far on this site. I wonder if one can make a poem out of it that's as powerful.

 

[Tzara]

Hubby took me out to the "country" to look at some land he is interested in.

I do not want to live out there, I want to live closer to the ocean. I know we cant afford beachfront, but hell, 20 minutes distance will suffice. He knows that.

Anyway, this land is owned by one of his friends, i know him, he is okay, a redhead with a wild temper that he regrets as soon as it emerges. I like him, he is a good guy, we have worked with him before.

He is a hunter. Has deer stands sut up on the property. When we got there, he wasnt there, we were early. Hubby drove back into the woods to show me some huge hickory trees they are planning to fell this week, and I noticed a deer stand.

I was in a playful mood, oh god, I shouldnt tell you this, but I grabbed my camera, handed it to hubby and said, get a pic of me up there in the tree.

I climbed up the ladder onto the stand and proceeded to shuck off all my clothes.

Goodbye tank top and jacket, lol

goodbye jeans, panties, socks




I was nekkid in the woods, have pictures to prove it.

and the view from up there was pretty, didnt see no dear though, lol

Hubby says I'm crazy...I hope he didnt just realize that.

Now why isn't this in the "Show Off" thread, since there are pictures?

 

[Maria2394]

Now why isn't this in the "Show Off" thread, since there are pictures?

Darling Tzara,

I wouldnt DO that to you guys, lol. I dont photograph "whale" get i t? oh anyway ( MY camera adds 50 lbs, not 10 )


My girlie ordered a birthday gift for me, my b'day was 11/23, and it didnt arrive till yesterday. Guess what it is?

The Elegant Universe!!!! The NOVA series on DVD about string theory. I have SUCH a good daughter.

We sat up and watched it together last nigt. I have seen it 4 times now, and that was her first. She sat there, silent, just occasional oohs, aahhs and no way!!s popping out, then, mama, OMG, thi sis so cool, i t explains so much

yeah, honey, it does.

I love that kid!! she called me a nerd, I called her one, then we went to bed.




yall have a great day!!


m

 

[DeepAsleep]

I leave for connecticut in the morning. A day and some change on a bus, and I'll be rolling right into New Haven. Then it's a mad dash to fit brunch, crazed sex, and a ride to the train station in before I have to be in NYC, where there will be a mad dash to make it in time for the Urbana IWPS finals (where Patricia Smith is featuring - Glee!) I have packed:

Three pairs socks.

One pair pants.

Three shirts.

Seven books.

One Cd player.

Eight MP3 CD's (holy shit!)

One flashlight.

One bottle Motrin.

Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, razor, shavin' creme, deoderant (semi-solid and body spray - guess who hates smelling funny?!)

two redbulls

Aaaaaaaand...

One knife.

I fucking hate Greyhound.

I need: Batteries.

I'm excited, but not as much as I feel I should be.

Hrm.

~R

 

[annaswirls]

what books did you pack?

 

[Maria2394]

had an awful day

everyone so bitchy, and if my prince charming were to miraculously appear, he would get this tree hugger.

just dont get the attitudes...my daughter, hubby, strangers, I dont get why it even bothers me, but it does.

one little thing I ask for, a clothesline, i asked him for a month. its killing me to use a dryer when it is 75 outside, he does stuff for everyone else, but me? god help me if I need something so tiny. as a clothesline. fuck him

i know i wont be for awhile

 

[tungtied2u]

had an awful day

everyone so bitchy, and if my prince charming were to miraculously appear, he would get this tree hugger.

just dont get the attitudes...my daughter, hubby, strangers, I dont get why it even bothers me, but it does.

one little thing I ask for, a clothesline, i asked him for a month. its killing me to use a dryer when it is 75 outside, he does stuff for everyone else, but me? god help me if I need something so tiny. as a clothesline. fuck him

i know i wont be for awhile

if you need directions...just ask. I have lots of rope, and a tree to ite it to...when you're not hugging it...

and of course a smile for you....

 

[Maria2394]

if you need directions...just ask. I have lots of rope, and a tree to ite it to...when you're not hugging it...

and of course a smile for you....

a smile!!

thank you, so much. I really needed that!



and maybe, oh, you saw my AV??


he shoudl have been nice, huh

 

[champagne1982]

a smile!!

thank you, so much.

and maybe, oh, you saw my AV??


he shoudl have been nice, huh

HEY!What are you doing to that innocent tree?

LOL

Is that a log between your legs or are you just happy to see us?

Very sexy!

 

[Maria2394]

silly!! thank you, champ

It is a log

AND

I am happy to see you






j


tomorrow, I will wish I had been drunk tonight, so I can blame this pic on not being sober

 

[RhymeFairy]

silly!! thank you, champ

It is a log

AND

I am happy to see you






j


tomorrow, I will wish I had been drunk tonight, so I can blame this pic on not being sober

Mmm, wish I had a log like that but then again
I might have'ta throw rocks at something that big
coming at me ...



Lol ... Keep'm coming Maria. I really just wanted to drop in,
say Hi ya and say how jealous I am of you and that log ...

Ride'm Cowgurl ~~

 

[Maria2394]

Mmm, wish I had a log like that but then again
I might have'ta throw rocks at something that big
coming at me ...



Lol ... Keep'm coming Maria. I really just wanted to drop in,
say Hi ya and say how jealous I am of you and that log ...

Ride'm Cowgurl ~~

I KNEW I was fat in that pic, lol


hugs to you, sweet rhyme fairy

and, we have tons of logs like that here in Carolina,, come visit-- I will share with you!!!



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