Open Poetry #14 |
Parenthetically Speaking |
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parenthetically Speaking ~*Marge Tindal*~ While I fully understand the possibility that some would see a need for separation of their thoughts parenthetically They say perhaps I have a critter that prevents me from replying When you have (parenthesis) in your title I keep trying - and trying - and trying ! Alas, to no avail I cannot tell you I like your poem So if you'd kindly not use them on with the compliments I'd be going That also includes those silly little [brackets] and those funny {other thingies} A simple - dash - accomplishes the same idea without those wingies It's only a little critter that attacks Marge Tindal's replies So if you don't see me, remember I tried - I tried - I tried ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Cute rebuke. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Lovable and cute. Hugs and kisses. |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
@#$$%^&**((())___)(* CUTE STUFF DO IT AGAIN SHALOM |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Ahhh...quite interesting! I'll have to keep that in mind, Marge...thanks for the heads up! Very cute write, as always, too! sp I hopelessly, helplessly, wonder why |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
LOL...but what if the parenthesis is something like "dedicated to marge?"... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So if I have a {little} thought, you'd rather I'd {not} surprise you, by giving you a chance {or not} to change your mind? {You} wise you! ROTF...Loving it! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RSWells~ Thanks. I didn't think of it as a 'rebuke'.. just trying to let people know that this is a SERIOUS hinderance for me. Seymour~ Thanks for your *hugs* and *kisses* sweetie ! SoaringEagle~ LOL ! You know I take this seriously. It's trying ... very, very trying to be disconnected when there are parenthesis in the title ... I've hired a 'critter-catcher' but it's been to no avail ! ! ! SnowPants~ Thanks, hon. Cute ain't poot - when I can't reply ! I appreciate you. Kaile~ That too ! Just a little - will do nicely. Blah Blah Blah - dedicated to Blah Blah Blah SEE DASH ? - - - - - Karilea~ I love surprises ... but obviously my computer is parenthetically pathetic ! It's that unique thing again ! Thanks, gal ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl did I tell you today how WONDERFUL you are. As always dearest sister you have written this brilliantly. Cute yes love very very cute. I love it you know(I really really do) love as always Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge...my frustrated friend- you KNOW i understand how SERIOUS this problem is to you. i'm sorry that ANYTHING would have to get in the way of you enjoying your time in the forums. tell that critter-catcher to get busy!! love and hugs to you, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well...I am sitting here laughing my head off that is what I am doing!...Do you know how many times you told me not to do this and I always forget? I promise you, I printed it out and it sits right here to remind me. I got it now! Very, very cute! ~*~ Tell someone you love them today, as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarshaLove~ Thanks, cutie ! Now be sure and pay heed .. PARENTHESIS don't like ME ! Vicky~ Thank you, dearie. It's nice to get a little much-needed sympathy ! Mysteria~ YOU'RE LOLing ?? Printed, huh ? Do you REALLY think that will work ? Me little 'DUH' friend ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Upon the reading of this write I went back and changed my title hopes that's alright. I will refrain from using them again And if i do, remind me when. A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. Bernie Slicker [This message has been edited by bslicker (edited 06-24-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
So, what if I really have an acute need to speak parenthetically? Should I use nothing "which, of course, would ruin the flow," says my muse just because it is a small hindrance? OK, I won't Speak parenthetically, that is Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Loving in Truth |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BSlicker~ Thanks ... I'll give it a look-see. InterLoper~ I would not wish to hinder you from writing as you please I'll just not be able to ... a sweet reply leave But ONLY if the (parenthesis) are in the (TITLE), hear ??? Am I hindered at all ... from replying to those I hold dear ! Silly ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Margie, girl, I beg you please To forgive me my parenthesis. They're just a circle split apart To contain some thought I must impart And there's no need to raise a racket If I should use a little bracket. Don't make me feel that I am hated If some small words are hyphen-ated. You think that it's a dirty trick If I slip in some asterick? Or do you think the world will crash If I get feisty with a dash? Don't let your nose get out of joint By sight of exclamation point! Come here to me, my sweet momma And we will flow without a comma Come down and take me by the hand... Just you....and me...and ampersand |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I'd &&&&&&&&& with YOU ... any day of the week and TWICE on Sunday ! WAIT ! This IS Sunday .... WAHOO ! Ampersanding with Balladeer Just my favorite thing ... was gonna say 'trick' ... but couldn't think of a rhyme ! Loving each caress of him makes my little heart sing ! LOVE YOU ... *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Marge , Does this mean ( no it can't be ) that you will not reply to me ( for if it's so ) I'll just turn green (an uglier moose you've never seen )Well , there you go ( I hope that now ) parentheses ( you will allow )somewhat like these ( to keep the bull from younger cows ) Can I still use them pretty please ? In my titles anyhow ? Doc |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... I'm sorry, Marge... I know it's frustrating. *G* But I'm just praying your computer doesn't take a hankering to sulk when it sees ellipses... JM and I would keep you crashing! *G* I do love your poetic plea phor parenthesis prohibition. *G* BTW... sick rhymes with trick quite nicely. (eeeeeeeeeevil grin) Sorry, Deer one... just being helpful! *G* |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It's funny how certain things about the written word turn us off. This is another beauty Marge it made me smile as so many of your poems do! Tha's half the battle to starting the day right. The Grammar Lesson A noun's a thing. A verb's a thing it does. An adjective is what describes the noun. In "The can of beets is filled with purple fuzz" of and with are prepositions. The's an article, a can's a noun, a noun's a thing. A verb's a thing it does. A can can roll- or not. What isn't was or might be, might meaning not yet known. "Our can of beets is filled with purple fuzz" is present tense. While words like are and us are pronouns - ie, it is moldy, they are icky brown. A noun's a thing. A verb's a thing it does. Is is a helping verb. It helps because filled isn't a full verb. Can's what our owns in "Our can of beets is filled with purple fuzz." See? There's almost nothing to it. Just memorize these rules....or write them down! A noun's a thing. A verb's the thing it does. The can of beets is filled with purple fuzz. Yeah you're right Marge!....not a single parenthesis! The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DrMoose~ *Sighhhhhh* I tried to make it very clear that I cannot reply if those gosh-darned parenthesis within the TITLE lie ! *Oh, well ... back to the drawing board. SuthernGal~ I'm kinda partial to those little ..........'s myself ! LOL ! 'Sick' wasn't what I had in mind ... but I like it ! ETHome~ Okay .... I give up ! *Sighhhhhhhhhh* I hate beets ! Now kids ... here it is in a nutshell ! My computer has an obvious glitch ... IF you use ( ) or { } or [ ] in the Subject area of your poem when submitting it- Your UserName ___________________ Your Password ___________________ Subject - DON'T put parenthesis HERE I cannot REPLY to it without getting disconnected. AND because I don't like getting disconnected, I no longer will attempt to try to reply those that have them. Just was trying to let those who use them in the SUBJECT TITLE AREA that if you don't see me ... please know that I may have read it, may have enjoyed it ... and may have wanted to leave a reply ! That's all ... case closed ! LOL at me ! *Hugs* to all~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Ok...so...I can use parenthesis in the TITLE of my poem...but NOT in the BODY of the poem...oh..wait.. that's not it...i CAN'T use them in the BODY, but i CAN use them in the TITLE....WAIT...NO..that's not it either...but if i can use them in the... LOL...sorry my friend...after reading all the replies to this one, i just couldn't resist having a little fun.. I GET IT!!...really i do!! love and hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
heheheh yuh |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OkayWicky~ You're so tricky At least I know you got it ... and *hugs* for doing so ! Walt~ Tee-Hee ... it's for REAL ! Oh ... Yuuuuuuh ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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