Black Ash & Green (Sessions with my Therapist) (Book) - 6/22/2018 7:40:52 AM
I'm sorry, Pearl, but I will be able to get to this book. I have a copy of Ralph W. Braun's memoir, Rise Above, on my desk, and have read about seven pages last week. I have several other books on that desk that I may never get to either. I'm not much of a reader and I don't like reading therapy sessions.
That said, I have a friend who has led a life similar to the person you are describing but not naming. She has told me several times that she wants me to write her story, but we get together seldom and so far have only a couple of pages. She doesn't seem to be able to get into the details, probably because they were so traumatic. I can't write her story without details, even graphic ones. Contrary to what you wrote, people are drawn to graphic writing much more than they are to gentle and kind writing. There is a certain fascination with evil that people have that don't experience it firsthand. They do it by vicarious reading instead.
Ron
Black Ash & Green (Sessions with my Therapist) (Book) - 6/22/2018 4:42:19 AM
I know the author so was given a free copy of this book to read and review, and at first I felt a little daunted as there was mention of child abuse and other unsavoury goings-on referred to in the blurb. However, I feel it only fair to point out that, yes, while there were references to some unpleasantness, it's not the whole story and it's not too graphic or distressing. In fact, if it hadn't been for the subject matter, I would say it's a very easy read and flows really well in terms of describing a young person's life struggles which weren't helped by encountering certain members of society no one would want to meet.
The essence of this memoir is the survival aspect, and I liked very much the very honest down-to-earth descriptions of some of the 'scrapes' this author got herself into, from the time she ran away from a dysfunctional home to whom she met then, and the types of 'marginal' people she hung around with; some much worse off than herself.
I would sum this up as an amusing rendition of life as an abused young lady trying to find her way in the world, and subsequently suffering from life-long depression, but that's not all it's about. To say more would be the spoil the whole reading experience. So I would say, it is enlightening and wickedly candid, but very much a heart-warmer when you get to the end. I'll also admit to needing the use of the odd Kleenex tissue or two as 'all in the garden was hardly rosy' (there's an unfortunate pun there you will notice when you read it) and certain accounts tugged at the heart strings.
The AL-EX Project (ALternative EXistence) (Book) - 3/23/2013 1:00:32 PM
An Excellent read, i could'nt put the book down untill id read it from cover to cover -- a fantastic read especially if you ever wonder about your dreams. I was laughing, sad, pitying and willing things to happen -- very well researched, and loved the Author's comical additions. Enough said, - READ IT - you will love it. It's a totally different book the Author has written in comparison to the first two. That, in my case, is why i think how versatile the Author is. Very refreshing in that we really don't know what the next one will bring -- which keeps things fresh every time. Well done on a Fantastic piece of work
The 39 Steps (Short Story) - 4/21/2015 6:20:45 AM
You know how to tell a story very well. While agonizing in your effort, your humor shines through and make someone want to read everything you write. That's very good. On the other hand, how you let yourself get in this situation, is a concern.
I just looked at my health stats from my annual physical. All are normal. That is very unusual for a person of my age. What is also unusual, is that I have been paralyzed, partially at first, and now nearly totally, for over 50 years. Before paralysis, I was extremely fit and healthy. I took a 50 mile walk "for fitness" for President Kennedy and learned that I could out walk almost anyone of my peers. I arrived an hour earlier than the 17 young people who started the walk (only nine finished… mostly women).
But then, I was paralyzed in spinal surgery. I immediately changed my diet because I wasn't as active as before. By 1990, I was consuming many calories just to be able to walk, but by 1993, I was in a wheelchair and changed my diet again. Most of my friends with paralysis like mine are long dead. Most of my friends and relatives start having medical problems at 50 or so.
There is no excuse for ill health. We all can learn about our diets and do things to be fit like walk and climb stairs. It's only natural. Too many fall into traps of eating and lack of physical activity.
Your story helps in that regard.
Ron
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread! (Short Story) - 3/24/2012 6:33:39 AM
I enjoyed the wit you included regarding this serious topic and I wish you much success with your experiment. No bread in my life ----- how would I ever survive?!?!? (I feel your pain. :) )
Donna
Alas... In wonder land (Short Story) - 6/4/2011 9:03:31 PM
so sounds like me, but i might rate a mini scale. so perhaps this is just you and...nothing indeed is wrong...however...working in a hospital i see lots of healthy OLD folks, but none too heavy and so i rethink! :O thanks for sharing -fun piece
well done,
jch
Poetry Submission (Article) - 9/30/2015 1:25:30 PM
I wish you and those who aspire to Cultured Vultures much readership. Though social media is an invaluable tool, I find myself shying away from venues that make demands on my time which I prefer to use for writing. May your imagination continue to soar.
Poetry Submission (Article) - 9/30/2015 6:16:33 AM
Thank you for the heads up. I write poetry for fun and for improving my vocabulary, so I don't pursue poetry like some others. I post one poem a week on my website and then, post it here. While I realize that chasing websites may improve my visibility in the writers' community, I'd rather spend time writing than trying to meet the requirements of all these websites. Facebook and Twitter may be great marketing tools, but they are also time wasters and filled with a lot of trivia.
Good luck with your poetry.
Ron
Ode to a much-loved very gentle gentleman (Poetry) - 12/3/2020 7:28:59 AM
A very touching paean of fond recollection to one's departed father, this piece heightens our sensitivity to both the challenging constraints that SARS-0CoV-2 is imposing upon us all, but the oh-so-important aspects of the fatherhood that means so much to all of us, as well. Over and over it has been repeated throughout history that, the critical role of maternal nurturing aside, an equally loving paternal male role-model is an essential ingredient of any well-adjusted, productively actualised family's ability to thrive. I lost my own father at age 4; I know only too well how important a 'gentle' but committed and loving father is to the happiness of all of us in this often-troubled world we all must exist in! Thanks for sharing this aspect of your own life with us!
A very TIGHTS spot (Poetry) - 8/26/2020 7:30:58 PM
I very much enjoyed this! Just the right mix of delicate suggestiveness and whimsical allusion (speaking as an old man with a dodgy ticker) to tickle the imagination and bring on a big smile in a single (fibrillated) heartbeat. I'll have to return for more (if my Beta Blockers will allow it), hee-hee. -K2
A very TIGHTS spot (Poetry) - 1/1/2020 11:47:03 AM
Dear Pearl,
You are one talented young lady with a very funny story to tell.
Not sparing any of the details, you tell it poetically well!
Have a happy and healthy New Year filled with love and blessings from above! 💝!
A very TIGHTS spot (Poetry) - 12/31/2019 11:49:15 AM
I guess women would understand, but I don't understand if they were too tight, how could they even begin to "slide down," unless of course they had the sudden release of splitting. Regardless whether it's a man or woman, when something is too tight and splits when one bends over, laughter is assured around. In this case, I'm trying to imagine you walking, with pantyhose sliding down your knees and therefore, hobbling you so that you would walk rather awkward and the errant pantyhose could be clearly seen as the villain.
Sometimes I think that no undies is better than bad undies.
Ron
A very TIGHTS spot (Poetry) - 12/29/2019 8:18:50 AM
A very cute story,
and you told it well.
Tight pantyhose,
is no place to dwell.
A new portrait of my old Dad (Poetry) - 6/27/2019 9:31:41 AM
Such a heartfelt and brutally honest description of what aging does to proud, strong men.
Talked to an old girlfriend the other day and she told me that her father at 106 recently went with her to a casino and won the jackpot on the slot machines. A very modest and humble man, I don't think he ever had the characteristic of being, "strong and proud." Perhaps the source of his longevity.
Ron
A new portrait of my old Dad (Poetry) - 6/25/2019 9:18:02 AM
Very nice. with you at his side, your dad's a lucky man.
A new portrait of my old Dad (Poetry) - 6/25/2019 8:12:17 AM
I can't say much about your Dad 'cause you're getting close to home.
But I can say with confidence that he has an angel for a daughter.
A new portrait of my old Dad (Poetry) - 6/25/2019 7:29:16 AM
Your descriptions and content are moving. Certainly, as I've experienced (in other families), children who become heavy-handed and insensitive, when dealing with aging parents, only exacerbate resentment and hard feelings. I hope and pray I never have to experience that firsthand. Wisely, you are avoiding that here. Your kind of love respect and understanding seems in short supply these days. Thank you for sharing. r
Let's Get It On, Marvyn - My Furry Friend (Poetry) - 3/22/2019 11:25:24 AM
A wonderful little poem for your friend, Marvyn. So descriptive and loving. While I like cats for the same reason you do. They can be cuddly and I love their purring. But my next-door neighbor seems to have a lot of catch that come and go (they eat them?). Generally harass and sometimes kill the birds at our bird feeder. They tend to be skittish and unfriendly.
Ron
Ads for adults, not children (Poetry) - 3/19/2019 9:54:31 AM
I see what you mean. But I'm sure someone with your literary skills can explain it quite well to a small child in terms that a small child will understand and then generally forget it, except as stored in long-term for when it does become a concern as a teenager.
I recall the story where young boy came home from first grade and told his mother that everyone in class had to show and tell where they came from. When she questioned him further about it, wanting to call the principal on the teacher. The small boy said, "I told them I came from Chicago, is that right, Mom?"
Ron
Ads for adults, not children (Poetry) - 3/19/2019 9:27:29 AM
You've captured humorously an awkward moment in time between an inquisitive child and a "loss for the right words" mom. I enjoyed reading this very real moment in life.
Jeanne
Ads for adults, not children (Poetry) - 3/19/2019 8:16:35 AM
I agree with you completely and cringe when I see such ads on daytime or early evening TV. Thank you for sharing, Pearl.
SNOOZIE WOOZIE (Poetry) - 7/22/2018 9:00:55 AM
Well penned and relatable to me.
SNOOZIE WOOZIE (Poetry) - 6/29/2018 2:34:34 PM
I am much younger, or older, depending upon who's lying. Because of my condition, I have had interrupted sleep for about 27 years and currently and managed the to get in about five hours a night. It seems to be enough, because I will wake up from a sound sleep that 5 am and be unable to go back to sleep. So, it is no strange thing that I find myself dozing while reading here at AD or watching shows, or even, writing some of my more boring stuff. When it's exciting, I write right on through basic stuff I should be doing my attention is so focused.
That is why I am so glad and willing to pay an outrageous price per month for on-demand TV. Now I can go back and watch shows that I missed because they were on the same timeslot, parts of shows that I missed because I was interrupted by a phone call or something else, and for those times when I grew drowsy and missed some of the best parts.
For me, as I get older, I find myself not missing out on anything except getting out of the house. ;-)
Ron
SNOOZIE WOOZIE (Poetry) - 6/26/2018 12:11:57 PM
Well, I wish I could do that. I'm just the opposite. I'm suffering from insomnia. Sometimes I won't sleep for a couple of days (especially when I'm writing my stories), and then on the third day, I would sleep like a baby more than 12 hours straight. My nights and days are all messed up.
Sandie
SNOOZIE WOOZIE (Poetry) - 6/26/2018 11:55:26 AM
I'm afraid there are many of us living in the same realm as you, including me. Thanks for being our poster child, and this amusing write.
Cheers,
Dan
Skinny Water? (Poetry) - 1/9/2018 12:57:03 PM
I really like the way you ended this rant. On the other hand, a little starvation never hurt anybody. Those folks that go "Naked and Afraid," for the most part discover what starvation and going without drinking any water really amounts to. In fact, if we study starving populations, while they may suffer from malnourishment, for the most part they live long lives and our disease-free. My sister just lost a ton of weight by going on a fast every other day. Also gives more time on those other days not preparing to eat or eating meals.
"Skinny" water is for the birds. Anything that falls from the sky or is filtered by the earth itself is the best water available because it contains essential minerals.
Ron
Skinny Water? (Poetry) - 1/9/2018 7:35:04 AM
In my lifetime, we've gone from, eggs are good for you, to eggs are bad, then back to eggs are good, and now back to eggs are bad. What's a person to do? Bobby Bare did a song written by Shel Silverstein, call Food Blues. It's worth checking out if you haven't heard it. I think as long as eat in moderation, it's all good. I enjoyed this write as much as you enjoyed your boxes of Matchmakers, whatever those are.
Skinny Water? (Poetry) - 1/9/2018 3:28:27 AM
I like Jerry will always eat and drink what I like, life is too short to make that a worry
Skinny Water? (Poetry) - 1/8/2018 7:39:07 AM
Eh, I am seventy-eight and have never given in to those screaming ads about what I should, and should not eat. I eat what I like. Have done so all of my life.
Lazing on a 'whatever' afternoon (Poetry) - 8/24/2017 7:43:14 AM
That was simply delightful and a fine confession why you are such a stinking mess. ;-)
I can't remember when the operation was, but I've been in your state for many years. It takes only about a day for the mess to creep in and start stinking. The way that I handle it is to hire others to clean up for me. While inconsistent with the way that I would do it, these hired guns do a fair job and keep me somewhat organized so I can hit that remote button a little more each day.
Ron
Lazing on a 'whatever' afternoon (Poetry) - 8/23/2017 11:03:17 AM
Glad you can take a bad situation, and find the humor in it. Enjoyed your poem, and I hope you're up and about soon.
The Wedding Ring Saga (Poetry) - 5/23/2017 9:06:19 AM
Interesting life experience with humorous overtones… Particularly the part about getting tired of too much dating.
You may not believe this, but I never paid any attention to the ring finger. Perhaps that is why I was not a player in the mating game. I do recall that some of the attractive women that I encountered over the years were married and I already know it.
I've always looked at rings as frivolous (and sometimes bragging) decoration. They seem to be more the jewelers' profit-making realm rather than any value in true marriage.
Ron
The Wedding Ring Saga (Poetry) - 5/22/2017 10:51:11 PM
Enjoyed the poetic humor. I wonder if some men see the ring as a challenge in these changing times? Ring on! Ring off! It's your personality that remains a winner!
The Wedding Ring Saga (Poetry) - 5/22/2017 5:47:51 AM
How about if we laugh with you on this ring of truth.
Something fishy ... (Poetry) - 5/5/2017 5:28:08 AM
How open to share this with us. And, at the salmon counter you already knew how to smell bad fish and not buy it.
Your description of the player is perfect. He has perfected this come technique and probably tried it many times on unsuspecting women. He's probably happy if he only gets a response from one in ten women. I don't know how you got him to shell out 80 quid for the two of you, but that was your way of conning him. Kudos!
Ron
Something fishy ... (Poetry) - 5/4/2017 1:34:45 PM
I admire your moxie and the tongue-in-cheek in this. To tell you the truth, in SoCal, where we live, if some stranger hugged and kissed me out of the blue I'd pull out my stun gun and zap 'um. And then I'd check to make sure I still had my wallet. (-: Peace...
Something fishy ... (Poetry) - 5/4/2017 7:14:42 AM
Michael Schafer's comment is without equal. I will say, however, that you were wise in giving this cad the door forevermore!
Something fishy ... (Poetry) - 5/4/2017 7:01:53 AM
Meeting at the salmon counter, you might have known there was something fishy about him. He was trying to to hook you, but you're the one who got away.
The Miracle of Waking (Poetry) - 5/4/2017 6:58:28 AM
I'm a morning person. I can get out of bed and vacuum, Just don't talk to me until I've had my first cup of coffee.
When I'm gone ... (Poetry) - 11/3/2016 8:52:42 PM
And so you may be surprised if later you learned that you were more than a distant memory for many. Beautiful thoughts captured here in the poem, a thing we all feel. John
When I'm gone ... (Poetry) - 11/2/2016 5:09:51 AM
Nothing more motivating to do great work than this.
As an existentialist, I believe there is nothing after death except the work done during life. If you, are a writer of the quality of Pearl Buck, the world will mourn for you. So, I would say get busy like Michael Jackson or Maya Angelou, and get famous. ;-)
Ron
When I'm gone ... (Poetry) - 11/1/2016 12:14:17 PM
It's a great life,
if you don't let get you down,
so make the most out of it,
we won't always be around.
'Little' Brother Turns 50 (Poetry) - 10/28/2016 12:23:44 PM
A beautifully written birthday poem. You bet your bippy, he loved it. You went and reminded me how my younger twin brothers, about that age, just turned their birthday that I would've completely overlooked had my sister not wished them both, in a non-poetic way, Happy Birthday.
Ron
'Little' Brother Turns 50 (Poetry) - 10/24/2016 5:00:35 AM
Ditto what Jerry said, there's nothing like family.
'Little' Brother Turns 50 (Poetry) - 10/23/2016 2:16:17 PM
THIS is just a great poem for your brother . . . You said he liked it, how could he not like it? Beautiful sentiments . . .
On this chat show, the subject was online dating... (Poetry) - 10/20/2016 11:38:28 AM
Never tried online dating but I get the gist. That's quite a walk through life you've written and it was a most enjoyable read.
Ron
On this chat show, the subject was online dating... (Poetry) - 10/20/2016 4:23:39 AM
Hah! Never tried online dating, just wasn't for me. I imagined it to pretty much be like you so funnily wrote about here. Heh.Heh Really got a kick out of this, and the rhyming was superb!
What the future holds... (Poetry) - 10/19/2016 5:25:40 AM
Years ago, an old timer told me, When you're young, you go to birthday parties and weddings, and hang out with friends. Then when you get older, you go the funerals of those friends I'm only 62, and I've already lost most of my friends to that grim reaper. As I get older, the one question that weighs heavy on my mind is, who's going to change my diaper. Loved your poem.
Michael D.
What the future holds... (Poetry) - 10/19/2016 5:02:51 AM
Aw Pearl, at seventy-seven I hear you talking. Cremation for this old guy. Dread the thought of being stuck in one of those "nursing" homes, druther walk in from of a semi.
Lazy Bones? (Poetry) - 6/30/2016 7:17:40 AM
I can relate to this because as soon as I was able to leave my mother's table, I did. And, I accepted all responsibility for the care of my household. First, my many apartments while going to school, sometimes shared with others who did not want to do any household tasks and sometimes shared with others who wanted to do them all--wonderful. And then, with my three homes that I've owned where I did all the housework and cooked every meal largely because I am either cheap or frugal. ;-)
However, my approach was much different from yours. I cooked very simply from raw ingredients for each meal and didn't lean on precooked or processed foods except in times of expediency which were rare. I didn't spend time baking cakes or cookies like my mother did, but only the essentials providing calories, protein and nutrition and avoided all the sugar, salt and other ingredients in the process. To me, gourmet cooking was a waste of time because I need to spend my time on my career work and not lollygagging alone in the kitchen.
The result was that now in my 70s I am in excellent health in spite of my lifelong paralysis. Any man or woman who says they can't keep up with their house is lying (lazy?). They are just relying on others to do for them. Even now, while I have to rely on others to cook, clean and even take care of my basic needs, I still manage all the financial part of my household so that I can continue to be independent as much as possible of relying on others like they are my slaves, just because I am too selfish to pull my own weight. Shame on those who do.
Ron
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 6/1/2016 3:43:26 PM
You share a universal and timeless theme, Pear; and I must admit that I can relate (as will are who are honest with themselves.) I love the upbeat ending. Nicely done. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 6/1/2016 5:28:46 AM
Age is one of the great blessings of life,
no age, no life!
Thanks be to God for old age, and with good health!
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/27/2016 6:58:46 PM
5-27-2016
Age Is But a State Of Mind...
You Have Got To Change Your Way Of Thinking...
TRASK...
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/27/2016 5:44:53 AM
I think it's very much a middle-aged thing to start to know the differences that aging brings. However, I tend to agree with Eleanor Roosevelt (below) when I find elderly people that still have it together so well and are quite healthy and attractive in their aging. I have to attribute some of it to genes and some of it to living well. I'm trying for that, but the mirror tells me that I'm not doing too well. ;-)
PS. If you are half as good-looking as your photo, you are still well ahead of 90% of the population, beautiful.
Ron
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/27/2016 12:31:30 AM
I understand your train of thought...,
But in my older eyes...you are still 'young'...:-)
I used to feel the same...but I think the messages you
Send yourself are the ones that manifest...
So keep those messages 'young and positive'...
Diana...
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/26/2016 2:39:29 PM
Your lament is enjoyable, although the root of it is afflicting many a human being. Animals don't seem to worry about aging!
One thing you can do--get some younger-looking clothes. Sun-bonnets and cotton stockings are out of style; you'll never look young in them.
This poem is really fun to read and I for one can identify with it.
Connie
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/26/2016 9:07:50 AM
Richard & Michael below said it best, I can only with them agree, but I am 12 years your senior and wish to be 50 again before my several hospital stays in my mid to upper 50's & I would know to change my habits that brought on those hospital stays...But I had my heart worked on at age 59 & the doctors said I would feel twenty years younger & quite actually I do...so fix your heart if you need it, at the very least find someone to share it with, as LOVE is the best treatment to getting old...-e-
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/26/2016 6:16:09 AM
Mirror mirror on the wall,
is the reflection I see true?
It can't be me that's getting older,
so it has to be you.
As Jack Benny said, Age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
Michael D.
Feeling my age ... (Poetry) - 5/26/2016 5:32:48 AM
I can (in ways) relate to the struggle you share here. It's one of life's more sobering challenges I'm thinking. I'm certain most will relate in one way or another. As long as a persons healthy physically, mentally, spiritually, and creatively it can be a good experience. But if the bad, or questionable, habits of our youth come to haunt our bodies in the process, then not so good. Eleanor Roosevelt said: "Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art." I agree. It takes wisdom to grow old gracefully. Enjoyed the honesty. Peace to you...
Sickie Slicker (Poetry) - 5/5/2016 8:04:36 AM
Written with humor and a good bit of truth. Personally I only took time off while working by shirking an hour or two here and there. I have noticed that some people seem to take advantage of every sick day another possibility to shirk their work and still expected to be paid for all that time they were working at all… Except that is, working the system.
So productive, that state of mind. ;-)
Ron
Trust me, you don't want to know ... (Poetry) - 4/28/2016 9:26:46 AM
Going off to college can be a learning curve all of its own. Love the humor but recall the reality of sharing a fridge with others not so inclined to care for their stuff.
Love all the descriptions. I bet you would eat it if you were starving!
Ron
Are you this paranoid? (Poetry) - 4/11/2016 7:35:30 AM
Simply delightful! Makes me wonder what it saw. Without my glasses, it's happening more and more. I wonder why no one else is commenting on this cute little poem.
Ron
British weather (Poetry) - 10/1/2015 8:11:03 AM
Sounds like crazy weather there. You gave a good account of it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
An 'uplifting' subject close to my heart (Poetry) - 5/7/2015 10:49:15 AM
As a man, I love them and can't live without them. We tend to like them large, but then, they tend to be affected by gravity and we all know where that leads. I think Howard Hughes was on the right track with his invention. Only I wish that (she will go nameless) didn't wear those underwire ones because while they hold everything up, they are a bit rough when my face slides across them on the way to planting my lips between the ample softies.
Ron
An 'uplifting' subject close to my heart (Poetry) - 5/7/2015 6:19:56 AM
Heh.Heh . . . Gotta love those "40 Double-D" tits . . . And the cleavage which promotes them . . .
Forget ME Not (Poetry) - 5/5/2015 7:15:38 AM
How do i know
My youth is all spent
My get up and go
Has got up and went
But in spite of it all
I'm able to grin
And think of the places
My get up has been
I think that's from Pete Seeger, But I'm not sure. (old memories you know) A cool write.
Michael D.
Forget ME Not (Poetry) - 5/3/2015 8:15:31 AM
Another humorous and quite truthful rant about growing older. Quite lovely and keep them up.
You could blame forgetfulness on the complexity of the life today. It used to be called, "future shock," but it's still around and getting worse. On the other hand, the baby boomer lifestyle with all of its conveniences has put a whole generation at risk of earlier degeneration from overuse of the wrong things. I don't ever recall being in a thing called "middle age." I'm still looking for it to come along.
Ron
Forget ME Not (Poetry) - 5/3/2015 3:36:25 AM
Oh, can I absolutely relate. Yes, big time.
JIPPY HIP .... (Poetry) - 4/30/2015 11:24:38 AM
You're much too young for it to be age related. Perhaps it was attempting a move that you used to do that you shouldn't attempt these days without a little stretching exercise. Whatever it is/was, I certainly hope it's on the heal, even though this poem has a certain amount of other folks' hip appeal.
Ron
JIPPY HIP .... (Poetry) - 4/29/2015 10:53:01 AM
Hah! And I'm not laughing at your poor hip, but at the age-related remark. I understand that all too well. Eh . . . Medication to soothe the pain until you are all healed. Thatsa good. (Swear and cuss? . . . No! Not you!) By the way I do know the difference between swearing and cussing. Heh.Heh
JIPPY HIP .... (Poetry) - 4/29/2015 9:29:56 AM
A hip tale was told,
about getting old.
Wear and tear,
will make you swear,
in 4 letter glory.
I'm glad your hip's ok now,
but it was a painfully funny story.
Michael D.
The Novice Author's Dream (Poetry) - 4/24/2015 7:12:31 AM
I find book signings to be interesting, especially if people are lining up to get a signed copy of your book. But I'd much rather have someone tell me that they really liked my book rather than just getting my signature before they read the book. What's really great is when your signature becomes more valuable than the book. ;-)
Oh, and your poem? It's precious… Containing all the ins and outs of writing and peddling books.
I dread book signings because since 1998 I've been unable to sign my name or write something to each person purchasing my book before signing. I've taken to signing books before so I can concentrate on what I will say to each individual rather than straining to write even a simple "Ron" on their book. If I ever become famous and have many people clamoring for my signature, I will have to (sigh) use a stamp.
Ron
The Novice Author's Dream (Poetry) - 4/23/2015 2:05:14 PM
I'd love to ave a book signing,
and fans that really care.
But with my luck,
I'd be signing someones shoes,
or dirty underwear.
Love your poem and sense of humor.
Michael D.
The Novice Author's Dream (Poetry) - 4/23/2015 9:16:01 AM
For me, the tripe outweighs the rest - in my own longer writing. I've finally taken hints from others to be "less wordy." And it makes a huge difference - it's still tripe, but with much more brevity. :) Congratulations on publishing! I wish you great success! -- Jeff
The Novice Author's Dream (Poetry) - 4/23/2015 8:23:56 AM
I agree that book signing is a major turn on for a writer. I have had a few book signings, and have quite enjoyed each of them.
Collector of tears (Poetry) - 4/21/2015 8:08:35 AM
As I observed early during my teenage years, girls tended to be attracted to "dangerous" guys who were really just cads. I guess it was the excitement or the need to escape strict parental control that drove them to these no goods. That attraction often fades in the reality of a relationship. Regardless of whether you are man or woman, is probably good to do your homework before getting involved with anyone. No one likes being taken advantage of.
Your poem talks of breaking free… That's the first step.
Ron
Collector of tears (Poetry) - 4/21/2015 6:26:21 AM
Very heartfelt write, and I agree with Jerry,you're the winner, and a stronger person in the end.
Michael D.
Collector of tears (Poetry) - 4/21/2015 3:56:32 AM
You have the right attitude, and was able to express that attitude in excellent rhyming verse. You are the winner, not he.
It happens to the best of us ... (Poetry) - 4/11/2015 11:13:13 AM
It's called "payday to payday" living in so many are experiencing it. I'm glad you've come out of it and are able to joke about what you had to do when it came down to it.
Everyone should have the basics and not have to worry about having enough food to eat, especially if they're working very hard just to make a paycheck. Let us hope that our esteemed leaders can see that and make sure that we don't go hungry or lack basic necessary sanitary life. If not, there'll be a big stink someday and they won't like the smell.
Ron
It happens to the best of us ... (Poetry) - 4/11/2015 10:23:18 AM
That's when you dig out the plastic, and say, "CHARGE!"
Michael D.
Online Dating (Poetry) - 4/5/2015 10:53:50 PM
hahaha, entertaining and funny. how life really is.
Online Dating (Poetry) - 4/5/2015 9:20:46 AM
I want the next installment already. Since you have this encounter a few years back, it makes me wonder what became of this fledgling relationship. But from the poem, it certainly started out on the right foot.
Ron
Cyber Sexting? (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:17:45 AM
Love this witty poem - ur good 😀
Goodbye (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:15:55 AM
I am enjoying your poetry today. Such an honest write.
Michael D.
3:44 in the A.M. (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:12:58 AM
Simply beautiful.
Michael D.
Online Dating (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:07:25 AM
Love the poem and it's so true - is this a taste to come of a forth coming book? 👍😊👏
My Bed! (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:06:31 AM
Hit that snooze button. All the sleep we'll ever need is just 5 minutes more.
Cyber Sexting? (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 10:03:03 AM
"Icon" not stop laughing. This is good stuff.
Michael D.
Online Dating (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 9:57:12 AM
Awww! Love it. Good luck to the both of you as this friendship will blossom . . . you know . . . into something real.
Online Dating (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 9:49:39 AM
There's a lid to fit every pan,
and for every woman a special man.
May you find happiness and a love that's true.
Those dating sites can leave you blue.
Michael D.
999, What's Your Emergency? (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 9:33:42 AM
"Hello 911… I've got a problem… Can you fix it? I had to laugh at the end to your poem. I certainly hope it was just your poetic license and it didn't actually happen.
I've been known to get sloshed a time or two, but in that state totally unable to write a poem. If you did you have great cognitive fortitude.
Ron
999, What's Your Emergency? (Poetry) - 4/4/2015 6:57:35 AM
Heh.Heh This was a funny poem all the way through, and the fact that you wrote it sloshed, made it all the more humorous.
3:44 in the A.M. (Poetry) - 11/20/2012 7:12:19 PM
What a beautiful write! Love and desire entwined within your words.
Peace,
Dayvid
3:44 in the A.M. (Poetry) - 11/12/2012 9:26:28 AM
So well-written and full of life! Love it.
Ron
3:44 in the A.M. (Poetry) - 11/12/2012 4:25:54 AM
very interestingly written
budd
