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dougsbird21 Member
since 2002-11-08
Posts 52London(from TX though) |
thesaurus poet you abuse the English language demean the art of words with your addiction to that thesaurus little book for those of little brain replacing “abusive” with “opprobrious” “careful” with “punctilious” “gloomy” with “saturnine” turning a poem into a complex formula a language in need of translation tell me you’re an “amateur” not a “dilettante” show me your “logic” not your “ratiocination” I want soft words with meaning feeling with fluid foundation not cement ramblings give me content without “verbosity” “phraseology” something supple yet simple it is then “poetry” not “plagiaristic pretentiousness” "Write what you feel, not what u think you should feel." |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Quite a rant. Plath used a thesaurus extensively, didn't seem to hurt her (I don't think). Rage against pretension I understand. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I had to smile at this. I've read a few poems that do seem to fall off the pages of a Roget. But I also find a thesaurus to be quite useful, as it can expand one's vocabulary and trigger many new images, and sometimes even inspires a creative writing that might not have been forthcoming were it not for a 'trigger' word. But you are right, there is no substitute for the words that flow straight from the heart. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
dougsbird21 A good example of your point, enjoyed. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lisa, I agree that a poem is much more effective to the reader if the poet writes something straight from the heart. But, I believe that words are beautiful and some of the talented writers here certainly do have a way with words. I enjoyed the way that you got your point across so effectively. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. "Love makes the world go around" |
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dougsbird21 Member
since 2002-11-08
Posts 52London(from TX though) |
Thanks for your comments...guys...I appreciate all of em! Midnitesun--oh yeah, don't get me wrong--sometimes a thesaurus can save you when u get in a bind about what word to use. This poem isn't about people who just look to a thesaurus on occasion--this is about the people who would have a massive panic attack if they were told to write a poem freeverse, no thesaurus aloud! And for those that think for a poem to be good, it needs big, complex words. SO not the case!! "Write what you feel, not what u think you should feel." |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I've always believed that simplicity of expression doesn't necessarily mean simplicity of thought. I liked your little poem.  Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) I too believe it is a wonderful thing to expand ones vocabulary and juggle around with new words, though at the same time when you use a more complex word make sure it doesn't interrupt the conduit of ones thoughts and that when read around the word even if you don't understand it you know what is being said! (big hugggssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, very wise indeed, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lisa, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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