Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Shay's "Wordsworth" Word List


Lillian is hosting the Pubsters today in the dVerse Poets Pub.

I think most of you know Shay aka Fireblossom the poet. I published this on her 'Wordsworth Word List' challenge yesterday!




Ya got me whipped

into a frenzy

literally howling

at the moon


genius of you

i must admit

[your flip side

being madness]


an endless

looping repetitive

mashup of

pomp and circumstance


and of course

because of you

my poem

remains unfinished











 




Posted by Helen at 3:14 PM
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18 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 13, 2024 at 3:34 PM

    I love where the words took you, kiddo.

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  2. FireblossomMarch 14, 2024 at 2:19 AM

    Ha! I love it.

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  3. MaryMarch 14, 2024 at 6:28 AM

    This made me smile! Very clever.

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  4. Yvonne OsborneMarch 14, 2024 at 7:00 AM

    Loved that third stanza. Smart!

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  5. alan1704March 14, 2024 at 7:15 AM

    Yes, life remains unfinished with always another line to be written - Well done.

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  6. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comMarch 14, 2024 at 1:53 PM

    I think the flip side of genius is often madness......
    well written....so glad you posted!

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  7. Shirley BMarch 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM

    Great stuff, Helen. Satisfyingly to the point.
    This great stanza...
    'and of course

    because of you

    my poem

    remains unfinished'

    I hope it's ok, but I think would hit home harder if it came last.
    Good work.

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    1. HelenMarch 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM

      And because of YOU, I changed it. Brilliant. Love it when constructive criticism comes my way. Thank you so much.

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  8. KerfeMarch 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM

    Aren't they, we, always unfinished? I like your whirl of words.

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  9. purplepeninportland.comMarch 14, 2024 at 5:04 PM

    I love the rhythm in this poem, Helen. Great ending!

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  10. brudbergMarch 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM

    does genius even work without some madness? Love where it took you

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  11. Susie ClevengerMarch 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM

    Love it! I feel I'm unfinished all the time.

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  12. AliMarch 15, 2024 at 10:42 AM

    What a fun ending! I love the energy in this. It reminds me of first love. Thank you for this.

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  13. D. AveryMarch 15, 2024 at 11:37 AM

    This is a fun fine poem! Laughed at the ending (if it is indeed ended)

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  14. JimMarch 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM

    You rang a bell, Helen. I write that in a full moon my fangs grow long and I howl at the moon.
    ..

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  15. ben AlexanderMarch 17, 2024 at 2:50 AM

    Your poem captivates me with its raw energy and creative expression, Helen.

    Sincerely,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  16. qbitMarch 17, 2024 at 6:45 PM

    LOL! Woo woo! So great.

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  17. Carrie Van HornMarch 18, 2024 at 9:26 AM

    Wonderful where the words took you Helen and your ending is perfect!!!!

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I appreciate each of you and the comments you leave ~~ thanks so much.

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