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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2003-01-15 03:00 PM

Misinterpretations

Could I but pen one line of verse
That would survive my day,
Then I like Emily, content
To hide the rest away.

One line concise and pertinent
Which would reveal such truth
There'd be no need for analyst
Nor arrogant word sleuth.

A line that would stand by itself,
Not plumbed by the elite;
To be perverted endlessly
'Til bowing to defeat.

By: Joyc 01/15/03

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

1 posted 2003-01-15 03:12 PM

Very interesting Joyce. Enjoyed. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

midnightblues
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since 2000-07-01

Posts 1597
Singapore

2 posted 2003-01-15 03:25 PM

ooh deep...

Love
Michelle

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2003-01-15 05:19 PM

Joyce: I often wish for the same thing! Enjoyed your poem!

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

4 posted 2003-01-15 06:09 PM

dear Nightshade, Midnightblues and Trillium.

Thank you for your responses. A poet's applause. The reason for this little tirade was that I heard a modern poet say that it is not what he is saying but what we interpret his works as saying that counts. To me this is so much smoke. If one has something to say, it should be said so anyone can understand without interpretation at least by the second or third reading. Love, Joyce

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

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5 posted 2003-01-15 08:03 PM

I agree, Joyce, and I'm sure Emily would too!

SPIRIT
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since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

6 posted 2003-01-15 09:11 PM

Wonderful, and I totally agree that the written word should be understandable.

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

7 posted 2003-01-21 11:02 AM

Joyce, I agree. I have posted at many sites and am amazed at the variety of unusual interpretations of my writings. It would seem that some writers find the need to analize, critisize, and otherwise tear apart another's offering. I write for two reasons. To please my self and, to please myself...

That's what I like so much about the Corner. All are accepted and we encourage each other.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

DawnG

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since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

8 posted 2003-01-21 02:35 PM

Joyce,

I enjoyed very much

Dawn

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