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Categorically Uncategorizable
by Dawn Richerson → (All Poetry by Dawn Richerson)
   Rated "G" by the Author.
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Why is it we poets are forced to pick a category
for expansive creations, masterful compositions
of words spilled upon a page?
To make sense of it?

Is this inspiration? Not quite, but I like to think
any poem of mine has some dash of hope –
Can you do it? Yes, you can.
Just do the can can.

Or philosophy? Well, if the definition of such
can be stretched a teeny bit to encompass
ramblings from a ransacked mind.
Yabbadabbadoo.

Nature, then? Even when I write of storm-tossed seas,
there’s nothing natural about it. My poetry
contains an element of 
supernatural.

Is it mainstream? The one I pick the most, and yet
the very thought of poetry as such makes me
cringe. I’m an original,
thank you very much.

Default, and refuse to choose; your poem gets
classified as “action,” which calls to mind
superhero force. Shazaam!
Holy Cow, Batman.

Why label what’s meant to be savored, interpreted
individually? My poems, like my spirit, are
uncategorizable.
Categorically.


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 Reviews of "Categorically Uncategorizable"
Reviewed on February 6, 2005
Dawn,

Your poetry belongs in one category--SPECTACULAR!

Excellent write--hear, hear

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
A great write, Dawn....well done

Reviewed by George Jackson
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
I agree with every word written here, Dawn. Is "just plain good" a category? Loved this.

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
Yeah I thought the same thing I can't be labeled
or put into a category nor can my poetry. Great!

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
i default

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
ooooo, I like all these playful little categories; mind you, it depends on my mood and limited understanding as to how I select for my own writing, but if I look up the listings, I like to see how folks have thought of their own writings; it adds another dimension as to how to understand the "voice" to peabrains like me. If it's the old "Action"-thing, I know that people have ignored or forgotten, mainly. Now let me see, is this "humour", or "inspiration", or "parenting"?!! And have to agree with Alexander - good "poetry" is what it is!! TY LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
I have to agree with Janet and your talent is to be appreciated and yes I draw inspiration from many things.

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
Dawn, you have made me realize that I have never, ever looked at someone's category. I only fill in mine because it is computer-necessary. So, when I read your work, it is just you, all you and your wonderful ability.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 20, 2005
Dawn you have voiced my sentiments exactly. I hate having
to choose a categoty! If they had a blank I bet most would use it. I know I would all the time;-) Let's ask for one;-)BTW I love this poem!;-)...Love,Eileen


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