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Poetry for Dummies |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Poetry for Dummies I was in a Barnes and Noble mood Browsing through the shelves Scanning over self-help books That help you help yourself When I chanced upon a treasure That would end unwanted strife It was "Poetry for Dummies” That would surely change my life Included was a self help disc A pure poetic spout An untapped font with Micro Software Lyrics pouring out They rhyme, they chime, they sing a tune In Limericks and Rondeaus Sapphics and Pindaric Odes And things that no one knows It’s easy to write poetry With such a useful tool All this time I used my brain For writing, like a fool I read the book and now I’ve conquered All the ins and outs Of verse and form and rhyming schemes That pour from lyric spouts But there was something missing Not a chapter to explain That poetry is not a simple Labor of the brain It failed to tell you how those lovely Dreams and fantasies Become the words that fill the page With ships on twinkling seas Or how the eye beholds a rose Or how your passion swells How pain seeps into poet ink From sorrow’s deepest wells It didn’t teach compassion Or the splendors of the skies Or how to say what’s in you heart Or what flows from your eyes It seems that there are certain things That simply can’t be taught That poetry comes from passion And not merely from one’s thought So I returned the book to them For I was quite perplexed With “Poetry for Dummies” Which was not what you’d expect I hope that no one else will buy This course of poetry I don’t believe there are too many Dummies just like me Elizabeth Santos |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ah Elizabeth you've made my day! I'm still chuckling as I think about this poem and one thing is for sure you're no dummie! I love the whole thing! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perfect!!! (Is there really such a book?) Oh, yes, you've captured poets perfectly. And if YOU are a poetic dummie, can I be one too? |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
how perfectly marvelous. What a piece you have given us, this is so true, Elizabeth, thank you for this. Kathleen Blake |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They say it's easy....we all know better.... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my what a funny way......I mean sway to write about poetry for dummies....wonderful read my friend. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks, my wise poet friends, who would never buy a book for dummies. I'm not sure if it exists. It was just a thought, but I probably would have paged through it to see just how dumb I am. Thanks for the comments, and please don't go out and buy the book. Liz |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Elizabeth, maybe you should write that book. As a help guide for some of us earthlings. Well, maybe just this one. Lots of laughs and lots of fun. Thanks for both, ME |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is wondrous... Liz, I can't explain how amazed I am each time I read what you write... regards, sudhir |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It failed to tell you how those lovely Dreams and fantasies Become the words that fill the page With ships on twinkling seas Or how the eye beholds a rose Or how your passion swells How pain seeps into poet ink From sorrow’s deepest wells =============================== It seems that there are certain things That simply can’t be taught That poetry comes from passion And not merely from one’s thought ============================== YES... I saw this book at Borders on the rack...I didnt look at it tho as I was in the check out line... I will HAVE to look at it now.. Liz, this is charming and adorable. Could have only been inspired in a poets soul. wisdom kissed..and as always from your gifted pen...cadence kissed. Well done poetess of grace. jm I'm hanging on your every word |
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Panne447 Member
since 2001-04-03
Posts 196S.A. TX |
Elizabeth. This is terrific!! APPLAUSE!! APPLAUSE!! Now I will have to check that out. Panne |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
What's in your heart and floats from your pen Elizabeth, could not be described in any book for dummies. Thank you for this lovely verse, I really enjoyed reading it. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are always worth reading and this was no exception. An incredible write. Sy |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
AAAAAHHHHH lady you have certainly said all that we are or hope to be....poetry from a book? Like theres a recipe for passion!!!!! Great write |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a way to start my day! I'm blown away by this one, it is absolutely ringing bells all over the place. But I must admit, if there is such a book, I would also have bought it. Some of the Dummies books are actually good for us who are mere novices. I actually have one on Jack Russell Terriers, purchased weeks before getting my little terrorist, Skippy. If a poetry dummies book could unlock my mind and heart a bit more, I'd buy it no matter what they called it. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I like jokes. I like poetry. I like poetic jokes. You have certainly entertained me with a Good One. Thanks. Melton |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Janet Marie, You mean to tell me that there really is such a book? HaHa!, I'll have to check it out. Thanks, everyone for reading and commenting. Just wasn't in the mood for serious stuff today. Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
An excellent lesson in: there is no easy road to writing poetry! Got to have that heart and soul, yes indeed! Corinne |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
if anyone should write a book about how to write poetry and poetic theory Liz, it should be you. . . I know that I'd buy at least 10 copies!!!  ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, there really is a book Poetry for Dummies, and there is one called Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry, both available through B&N. How were we to know? Some of us just blindly go forth without the help of anything but our own imaginations. Imagine that! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
WEll, now I feel like both an idiot and a dummy! I didn't know about either of these books! Just imagine, I was only kidding and it was true!I need to get out more often. I think I spend too much time at the computer. THanks for the info and for the comments! Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LizzieLady~ You are hilarious ! And Yep ! Here it is ! Hot Off The Presses !  Format: Paperback, 309pp. ISBN: 0764552724 Publisher: Hungry Minds, Incorporated Pub. Date: May 2001 Available at the Barnes and Noble discounted price of ONLY $17.99 ! Who'da thunk it ????? You're just the greatest gal ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Leave it to Margie to run out and get me a copy of Poetry for Dummies. How much do I owe you, Marge? THanks, dear, but I think that Idiot's Guide might be better. You are too much, girl! What a riot! I suppose that book will be flying off the shelf with that bit of advertisement. Put it back on the shelf, Marge, you really don't need it Liz |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
oh my,Elizabeth you are such a talented wonder with a great sense of humar,you made me laugh an put me in awe with this one,your mind an pen an heart are flowing with your god given art,love it |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz, I thought by the title you were finally dedicating a poem to me after all these years!  maybe you were  I love it anyway.... |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
LOL Imagine that! Amazing! I really enjoyed the fun of this poem, and the truth that lies there in. I've got a Window 98 for Dummies.. and still haven't got past the first page.. so I will save my money on this one.. it's easier learning from all the poets at PIP and much more enjoyable. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Opps hit the button too fast sorry! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 06-01-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I love your humor Elizabeth, it suits you! I can not believe there is a book! I sit here and it is like giving birth, and all this time I could have filled in the blanks??? This was too special (and trust Marge!) ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
LOL! Liz! I absolutely loved this! I need that book I think. *rushes off to Barnes and Noble* |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Hmm. I may be an idiot writing for dummies...no that can't be it...a dummy writing for idiots...no..it's obvious: I must purchase a book. You've charmed us again with your graceful writing. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your responses are better than the poem. THanks I'm wondering who wrote the book put out by "Hungry Minds", or was it "Hungry Pockets"? I think I'll pass on both books THanks all for reading and commenting Liz |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Finally, two books that I can actually purcashe and use. Trust me, you simply don't need these books, but I do thank you for pointing out the two resources to me. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
My Dear Sweet Lady, You always touch my heart and this time with pure laughter and I would of of looked in on a book like that to, this is a keeper for sure, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Elizabeth! I love it! |
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