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Farewell to Poetry
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Farewell to Poetry |
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jenni Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 478Washington D.C. |
Another one just for fun  Farewell to Poetry I’m burned-out on Browning And cross with Pope, I’ve grown ever chilly to Frost; A Longfellow used to be welcome at night, But now I tell Johnson get lost. So I’m shakin’ off Shakespeare -- I’m done with Donne -- I ain’t buyin’ Byron no more; I won’t lift a pinky to read Robert Pinsky, And Edgar A. Poe? Nevermore. |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Cute, jenni, I loved it! Can I relate? Yes, I can, but give up. I think not. |
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patchoulipumpkin Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 196Bermuda |
I really liked this, its a great idea. Here are a few suggestions, that i thought might help Shorten the line: "I ain't buyin' Byron no more" To just "I ain't buyin' Byron" And the last line with Edgar A. Poe could be a bit tighter. I don't know if this works, its only a suggestion, And Finally to Edgar A. Poe? I just say no. I don't know, if it will work, but thought i would offer some suggestions. Anyway, i liked the poem, it was cool. |
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poetry_kills Senior Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 549new orleans |
i love the last line, perhaps because it's irony runs a little deeper than the rest, being a joke from one of his famous works rather than a play on words with his name... i think it's the perfect way to conclude a clever little diddy like this one... sincerely, **jerome the boy with no brain |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Jenni The perfect antidote to the Great Iambic Debate (btw "go for it Jen" .. I definitely sense you've got him on the ropes gasping  ).I laughed at each and every line and agree with pk about the last line. My favourite though was 4th line of the first stanza .. you feisty lady you .... can't wait to return to the fray ..Philip |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Jenni: I really enjoyed this (see you were wrong about that!). I particularly liked the cross/Pope, Longfellow/Johnson and Poe/Nevermore wit. Quite clever. The only line that I didn't like was "chilly with Frost". Too obvious. Jim likes obscurity. Patch: "Nevermore" is from Poe's "Raven". Philip: I know I never had a chance against the great Jenni. But, hey, even Rocky got a chance at a sequel, right? "Yo, Adrian!" Jenni (again): Great job on this.< !signature--> Jim "If I rest, I rust." - Martin Luther [This message has been edited by jbouder (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Jim "sequel" even... heh he .. sorry, couldn't resist living up to my prissy Brit image P [This message has been edited by Poertree (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Wonderful Jenni. I wouldn't change a word in it, particularly that last line (but I'm a hopeless Poe fan, even memorized The Raven back in high school, guess I spent too much time in detention  ).< !signature--> Pete [This message has been edited by Not A Poet (edited 01-14-2000).] |
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haze Senior Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 528Bethlehem, PA USA |
Excellent Fun! Oh and I do know this feeling...So well I agree about the Frost line being too transparent, but its a great poem, well delivered. Til Again, ~haze |
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Kirk T Walker Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 357Liberty, MO |
I loved it! Very funny. I can definiely relate to an overdose on poetry (especially if it is forced on you like in a class)! Too much of a good thing is still too much. I agree that the Frost line is obvious but I don't think it makes it any less good, I would keep it. |
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karneliann Junior Member
since 1999-10-28
Posts 44Baltimore, MD, USA |
i loved this! you've done a great job of being clever without sounding forced or pedantic. bravo! "My empire is of the imagination." -- She |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
HEY! What's wrong with pedantic! |
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J.L. Humphres Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 201Alabama |
jenni, LOL. J. Jason I...I have seen the best minds of my generation... --Allen Ginsberg |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
Great job Keep up the good work Jenni. |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Ok that as well if you wish ... I'm in a good mood Have another hug LOL P |
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