philosophise me
unhelix my mind
and then chastise me
rhyme my poses
retime my proses
snap my beak
rethorn the roses
alphabetize me
file my shadows
then ostracise me
crime my creases
frieze my freezes
face me in to
comb with tweezers
must be those klutzy shoes…
Aurora Phoenix
so clever!
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saynotoclowns
Thank you!!! I’m so honoured you think so β€
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Aurora Phoenix
Most definitely!
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Davy D
Four Ducks walk into a bar. One went Ouch. Loved this poem Vanessa. I am off to crime my creases π
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saynotoclowns
It’s because he wore those silly shoes, isn’t it?
I’m so glad you loved it, thank you!
π
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Davy D
Those shoes are perfect Vanessa. I have a wardrobe full π
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saynotoclowns
I’m guessing as part of your undercover cop work? Nice.
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Davy D
Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone. I might go back into it, if this poetry gig falls flat Vanessa π
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saynotoclowns
Why not both? The poet thing, in those shoes, perfect disguise! π
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Davy D
Good thinking Vanessa. That’s the difference between men and women, you can handle two thoughts at once. I will attempt your suggestion π
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saynotoclowns
Haha sometimes it’s smoke and mirrors. Smoke and mirrors.
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Davy D
π π π Just as I read this Aha (the group) came on the radio, spooky.
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fitfulfearfulphantasmal
I have read this 3 times and I love it. I don’t know if I understand it. but i’m so so so fascinated
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saynotoclowns
haha.
wow, thank you so much.
Normally it is because of a few things happening at once…in this case, I noticed that one of our ducks we keep in a row (hehe) had broken its beak off. On a day when I was feeling kind of like that duck. This is about anxiety and self doubt and it really is only in recent years I have figured out just how much all of that has controlled my thought processes.
There are times you have to look out to break that inward anxiety loop. (hence the tags).
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fitfulfearfulphantasmal
Thank you so much for sharing with me. I understand
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saynotoclowns
Aww FFP, you’re sweet π
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Silent Hour
I’d like to rethorn the roses!
Lovely poem. Loved the ducks.
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saynotoclowns
Really? Do you mean as a self protection thing?
And thank you!
And I love those guys too…was sad to see that the one had snapped the end off its beak, but it gives it more character I think! hehe
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Silent Hour
Hmm… the roses you buy at the florist’s to offer have no thorns. I think they are the ones I’d like to rethorn. Maybe to use them as trojan roses.
The duck with the broken beak is probably the wisest among them.
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saynotoclowns
Somehow missed this comment way back then, sorry.
Trojan roses, interesting thought haha
Hmmmm yes I wonder
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Silent Hour
Never mind! I had forgotten about this too. But I remember the ducks — good to see them again!
And thank you for reminding me of Trojan roses — it sounds good! I’d love to see what you come up with,
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saynotoclowns
I was thinking the same of you… ha!
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Silent Hour
Yes… I think I’ll try to use it someway.
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saynotoclowns
Please do!!
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pvcann
π
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pvcann
In a row
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saynotoclowns
Your comments were in my spam folder, sorry!
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pvcann
Can’t be helped, WP does that sometimes
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saynotoclowns
Yes, that mysterious animal…I just need to remember to check it more. Have found some gems in there!
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Shantanu Baruah
Your writing is beyond beautiful. What aberrant choice of words, perfectly juxtapose, oscillating emotions
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saynotoclowns
Wow Shantanu, such high praise. I am so humbled, thank you!
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Shantanu Baruah
My pleasure always
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saynotoclowns
π
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Jo
Those are some pretty awesome ducks!
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saynotoclowns
I think so! I’m glad you do too, thanks for saying π
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Jo
I am also glad you have all your ducks in a row. (hopefully I’m the first to say that)
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saynotoclowns
Why yes, yes you are.
And actually, they are currently in disarray on the piano. Hmmmm
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Jo
That like minus 5 German points right there… #justsaying
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saynotoclowns
hahaha one for each duck…extra for the piano…which is very out of tune…how did you know?
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Jo
You are just a cornucopia of violations aren’t you? Ha ha ha.
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saynotoclowns
hahaha that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me LOL
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Jo
I aim to please :-D. Even though my aim is pretty terrible. Except in the bathroom (he said quickly…)
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saynotoclowns
Nooooo I still heard it. Can’t believe you said it. π€‘
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erroneouschoices
I love it, seems as though I’ve written something similar sommany years ago. Lol
Our like minds
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saynotoclowns
Have you? β€ Did you keep it?
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