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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Eyeless I have been told good poetry Need never once use the term: "I" Negligent form, allegedly, In spite of any reason why Persons might choose to do just that... Reflections, grief or vanity— Inspiration drawn by looks at, Or comparisons to humanity. But think of what Joyce Kilmer saw, Surely that garners exception? Or does her great poem bear flaw, Has half the world miss her deception? And what about Byron's Chillon, How could he have tarnished such work? Could such a masterpiece be drawn Where egotism didn't lurk? Or even Edgar Alan Poe— Picture him, "nearly napping," still. Did this perfectionist not know Such lines merit a poem nil? I this, I that... I, I , I, I! My friend, I do hear your complaint. Still in my heart, I cannot lie, To me those works are sacrosanct... And to think of your "I less" world, I but perceive the tragedy Such selfish selfless views unfurl Across the forehead, "Me, me, me!" Though if only to please one's view, My God, with no diversity; I'd rather be eyeless it's true, Than be the one who cannot see! Michael Anderson |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Agreed!.. Oops - I agree..  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Such thoughts about not using the word "I" borders on idiocy. My poem for the day has a few "I's" in it. Heh.Heh ~*~ If they give you lined paper write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (08-26-2013 09:26 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I didn't know! But now that I have been enlightened by such excellent proclamation I'm relieved to hear of your conclusion oh poetic one. Thanks Michael. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I think I've got it Michael! The aye's have it! |
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