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The un-poem, brought to you by... The Un-written News

by Jeff Mason — Read all 207 poems by Jeff Mason

Just goofing around...

Thursday, January 15, 2004





"un"-words intrigue me.
unchain my unclean heart
"Unchained Melody," (saw the Righteous Brothers in Vegas in 1993)
unleashed, unbound, unbind
unblind,
underpaid and unappreciated.
unteach, unlearn,
unbow, unbend, unbreak,
under the gun,
don't get caught in the undertow!
"uncry these tears, I've cried so many nights...unbreak my heart..." (Toni Braxton)
I said it's an "un"-poem -- NOT a poem; anti-poem, if you will. Unsatisfied?


The Un-written News
As reported by an Unidentified Underground Reporter


Undercover agents have discovered that unallocated Superfund money
has been unethically spent by unruly, uneducated politicians on
unauthorized and unannounced underwear purchases; undoubtedly an
unpopular move. Repercussions are uncertain at this ungodly hour. It is
unknown how long the fallout will remain undetermined. "Unbelievable!"
shouted one underling, as he uncovered yet more unsavory facts during the
unseating of his uncooperative boss. Though unrelated, the unusual results
of this unprecedented probe are expected to undulate unfettered throughout
the underworld, causing a great unsettling; possibly a rift in the underpinnings.
One undaunted politician was quoted as saying, "Unless the underlying causes
of these unfounded accusations are fully unearthed, the untold damage cannot
be undone. Unfortunately, this is unlike anything we have yet seen; therefore,
it is unlikely we will emerge unscathed." Meanwhile, the unhappy politicians
will continue to make unscheduled appearances at unspecified intervals in
undisclosed locations; unseen by all.
Until next time...



Copyright 2004 Jeff Mason




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Reviewed by Jennifer Butler (Reader)
Reviewed on July 19, 2007
And all of these unsettling misunderstandings over underwear?

Reviewed by Lynn Barry
Reviewed on January 26, 2004
Undeniably unnerving and under acclaimed...UNique...

Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)
Reviewed on January 22, 2004
Superb and extraordinary "goofage" here, Jeff! Clever, labyrinthian thought-processes and serpentine wordplay, nice ironic tongue-in-cheek imagery with just a hint of finger-wagging! We should ALL be able to "goof around" with such style and elan!

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on January 17, 2004

You’ve unearthed something here Jeff…

I like your mind…it’s rather intriguing.

Very clever work indeed…ty, best wishes Dani


Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on January 16, 2004
Unbelievably uncanny unrestrained unearthings, but quite fun. Love your humor, poet!

Carmen

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
Jeff! Bravo! This is uncanny, almost unbelievable how unsparing the un's are;-)Really a fantastic piece of work!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
under your unspello!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
I love it! Brilliant work.

Reviewed by anne cunningham
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
absolute riot! you left on "un' word undone.

Reviewed by Elaine Carey
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
Witty!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
LOL now this is extremely creative! Humor and english at its best. Great write!

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
this is great. i had fun reading it.

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
Oh I love those un words, not, smile. I guess it get under ya, well I guess this is sort unknown though, great work jess on something underneath us, hehe, amazing how you could put so much together with just un's al

Reviewed on January 15, 2004
This was great! excellent and unique!

Reindeer

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
unquestionably good.

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
Well written, Jeff!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 15, 2004
This epic Un-Poem is .... Untouchable!


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