Oh No Mat Toe Poetic! (Nans Workshop)

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Oh No Mat Toe Poetic! (Nans Workshop)

Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

0 posted 2000-06-12 05:34 PM

Surrounded by the din and clatter,
my pounding heart will surely shatter,
unless I find out what’s the matter,
with my blasted day.

Slowly down the streets I stumble,
very timid, meek and humble,
listening to the city rumble,
much to my dismay.

Stomping boots and high-heeled clickers,
greeting me with shrieks and snickers,
crowd the walk to gawk and bicker,
all along the way.

Incessant noises always clashing,
pampered freaks in cars are crashing,
horns are honking, fists are bashing,
and nerves begin to fray.

I know that there are better places,
pleasant, gentle, kinder faces,
and in the hush of open spaces,
I will be okay.

No more grating pitter-patter,
mumble jumble blither blather,
hoo-doo, yoo-hoo, chitter-chatter,
to take my mind away.

Ted Reynolds
Member

since 1999-12-15

Posts 331

1 posted 2000-06-13 06:45 AM

Before this morning's noises start,
I read the mournings of your heart,
And sympathizing on my part,
I whisper soft, "Hooray!"

Not A Poet
Member Elite

since 1999-11-03

Posts 3885
Oklahoma, USA

2 posted 2000-06-13 10:10 AM

Debbie, this is just terrific. I absolutely loved your rhyme scheme. And it even makes sense

And Ted, your reply is a classic Reynolds. Now I guess I won't try to say anything but Good work, both of you.

Pete

Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

3 posted 2000-06-13 10:29 AM

The day is quiet when I rise,
imagine my complete surprise,
to read your very sweet replies,
when I begin my day!

Thanks!
Debbie

doreen peri
Member Elite

since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

4 posted 2000-06-14 01:13 PM

reminded me of Poe's "Raven"

nice job

Munda
Member Elite

since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

5 posted 2000-06-18 03:34 PM

Hehe Am I glad I skipped this class ! This would have been too much for my Dutch mind.

Loved it ! All of it !

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

6 posted 2000-06-19 09:55 AM

Debbie - This is really fun..
You got me riled up just reading about all that chaos...

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

7 posted 2000-06-19 09:56 AM

Oh - I love the title too..

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