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Apologies to John Donne and Ernest
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Apologies to John Donne and Ernest |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
You said that Hemingway was a bore And all men wore some sort of machismo cloak As if it was an honor to be driven by the idea That you were superior to the weaker sex Which, in need of protection was impressed By such bravado and pretense. I tried to remember how Ernest has described The ritual of bull fighting And knew he thought it a tragedy Like war That could be seen best first hand If one was to understand the brutality And questioned your assessment of him But not of men. I used to cringe at being lumped into the harsh Black white spittle of your pronouncements Yet now I find in many ways the truth of them Is relative to each generality expressed and The total number of elements comprising it That might create variances And open another beer… Or order a round of shots Which by the way are the only ones I pull the trigger on. If I had to say there was one thing That often tore the soft layer of me wanting to bed you From my mind, it was the absolutes so stated For love is a matter of give and take… And when you give me vitriol I take a break from my heart I’ve often wondered for whom the bell tolled And known the island we are is only as isolated As the bridges we burn… I thank Hemingway and you For helping me understand Tequila anyone? It only burns for a little while… Then the fires go numb and there is no bridge to cross between here and the bar [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (06-19-2003 03:42 PM).] |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I can't tell if you are mad or sad, or both....either way, I'd do a shot with you.... [This message has been edited by SEA (06-19-2003 03:40 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL.. hey Sea..good to see you again.. actually though... its from a conversation a long time ago... in another lifetime.. and today there is no anger or real sadness, just an understanding that this is how it was... maybe still is at times.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very interesting write Captain. A bit of a change for you. Expertly penned poet sir. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
different you say? LOL... same formula and form just a different subject matter my friend.. if you have read one of my poems you have read them all it seems to me.. thank you for the words..and hugs back. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
If you have read one, you have read them all....Me thinks NOT! Each one, including this one is unique, though very much a part of your style... Just my two cents for one shot of the slow burn and a worm... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You only think your poems are one and the same. It is the twist in the lime that makes the worm turn... No Sir...we will never tire of your writing. You still manage to keep it unique, and fresh... and filled with the feelings of the day...or of the memories... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
barry... you don't have to say nice things to get a shot of the slow burn bud... you want the worm or want to cut high card for it? thank you sir... Sunshine... lol.. you are always nice.. thank you dear friend. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Okay, I drew a 10...?? |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Have I told you just how much I enjoy reading you. Have I mentioned that you are one of my favourite poets? This is a  Maree  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey. I ALWAYS get the worm.  Excellent stuff, Cap. Buy me another? |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I'm in love *sigh* oops did i say that aloud?  If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
For love is a matter of give and take And when you give me vitriol I take a break from my heart You write romance, you write heat... and you write raw honesty... and you always write excellence. *S* Y'all can have the worm... pour me a shot of Patron, please (no rotgut for this gal... been there, done that... learned! LOL) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I used to cringe at being lumped into the harsh Black white spittle of your pronouncements Yet now I find in many ways the truth of them Is relative to each generality expressed and The total number of elements comprising it That might create variances ============================ If I had to say there was one thing That often tore the soft layer of me wanting to bed you From my mind, it was the absolutes so stated For love is a matter of give and take… ============================= I’ve often wondered for whom the bell tolled And known the island we are is only as isolated As the bridges we burn… ================================ what the heck are you apologizing for.... I used to cringe at being lumped into the harsh Black white spittle of your pronouncements damn....................... No matter what the differences |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
Sir, if i ever reach the point that i consider myself half the poet you are...i shall rest on my laurels. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
And known the island we are is only as isolated As the bridges we burn… ayup... and all of this..... sounds good to me one day...those generalities find you... does the heart need to be there? nah ppppfffffffsssshhhh glugglug |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
"I tried to remember how Ernest has described The ritual of bull fighting And knew he thought it a tragedy Like war That could be seen best first hand If one was to understand the brutality And questioned your assessment of him But not of men." Geez, I haven't even a word to describe how this poem offhandedly effected my breathing.. but it's so wonderful to read over and over again. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
"I’ve often wondered for whom the bell tolled And known the island we are is only as isolated As the bridges we burn…" I can't say that all your poetry is the same Ron because this is the best of you I've read -- and among the best I've read in a long time -- period ... That tequila is a little too sweet for my taste... can I have a jack instead? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
sheer genius And Ernest was frequently misquoted as well as misunderstood. I do understand, that even as the tequila burns, we crave another shot of life and a chance to feel this kind of heat. keeping this write in my cabinet |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I forgot about this one, damn. I'll be back.....  Need vodka, er...coffee.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Tequila anyone? Yes....with lime. Thanks for the look into something that is often ignored but never should be. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"I tried to remember how Ernest has described The ritual of bull fighting And knew he thought it a tragedy Like war That could be seen best first hand If one was to understand the brutality And questioned your assessment of him But not of men." and "Tequila anyone? It only burns for a little while… Then the fires go numb and there is no bridge to cross between here and the bar" I'd quoted nearly the whole poem before I realized it, so I edited... Saw this the other day but my mind was otherwise involved (works for me...lol). Hmmm, let's see...haven't gushed for a while. And besides, ya been gone for what? About a month now I think. Classic Hair...still my favorite read. I got the next round bud. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Ron, Skip the tequila, my friend...this poem leaves a slow, but lasting burn in my brain. I have probably read this poem a dozen times since you posted, extracting something new each time. Now I will have a vodka collins, though, just to be sociable. LOL I could tell you again how superb you are, but I don't want to bore you with that...unless you want... Patricia |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Patricia...You know Ron loves to hear how superb his writing is. He's not humble like I am. Go ahead, it'll make his day!!! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Belly-up boys! This rounds on me, the kind that Ron has no need of a trigger, that is. I've never needed to to risk my chitterlings to the gore of a horn to KNOW that I wouldn't like to see my innards spilling into the sand. (no matter how pretty the senoritas). Uhm, make mine a Makers' Mark.The last time I tangled with cactus juice, I ended up barfin' in a barmaids' bedclothes (Feb 13, 1983)or so the story goes.....lol |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
hmmmmm....baby got back! (and not the butt kind). So many great lines....god you are good! BTW~That wormie crap is nasty, I will have a rum and coke with a twist..thank you. CHEERS to the Capt! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very cool write  I love reading you! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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