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Edward Grim
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since 2005-12-18

Posts 1154
Greenville, South Carolina

0 posted 2006-05-26 12:02 PM

Tired Opera

There were twisted butts
floating in the toilet.
And opera released
a smoker’s trademark cough.

There were screws in his lower back.
He had little pain though,
flossing with his sutures,
and tap-dancing upon the tire swing
where he learned the true meaning
of Verdi.
La-laing with pain.

I will ask you once more for my insanity back; and after that I shall be forced to play tennis. Now give it to me before I do something rash!

S Arthur Grey
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 719
woven by a poet's loom

1 posted 2006-05-26 09:26 AM

Is that what it takes to "get" opera?
Question is . . . is it worth it?

openthoughts
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since 2006-01-16

Posts 94
Where the child can be free

2 posted 2006-05-26 09:43 AM

I find it interesting how, depending the point of view by which this poem is read, i can see both somewhat comedic aspects as well as a sense of genuine sadness. Whether your "multi-tone" is intentional or accidental, it is a fantastic poem

Edward Grim
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since 2005-12-18

Posts 1154
Greenville, South Carolina

3 posted 2006-05-26 11:23 AM

Thank you, most of what I do in life is drama-comedy. I usually like to tell bad news after a funny joke, it’s a balance.

I'm not smart, I'm just a tricky dumb person.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 2006-05-26 08:18 PM

When he learned the true meaning
of Verdi...

~*~

May your lines
always be green...

Well done, Sir.

Ratleader

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5 posted 2006-06-01 01:14 AM

I don't know much about Verdi, and less about any of the singers in that loop... but I like YOUR voice, very much.

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serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

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6 posted 2006-06-01 01:55 AM

Well I know a bit about Verdi, a lot about pain, and most about the joy of the absence of both...

greetings from the swing!

Much enjoyed.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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7 posted 2006-06-01 08:36 PM

I like this alot...like you said, the balance...enjoyed!

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