A Stroke of Luck (Book) - 6/2/2022 8:11:16 AM
That excerpt you quote from this work is whimsical enough to bemuse even someone with ED! Most amusing and an inducement to dial up the story for a closer look! Glad to have stumbled across it. As the old aphorism never put it, "The spirit is willing but the flesh is all too eager!"
Cheers, -K2
Blöd Ties (Book) - 9/26/2016 5:31:00 AM
This has a lot to recommend it but draws the reader in a bit too slowly. It could start with a short, bold, impact statement. i.e. "The boys in the gang were really beginning to boil my piss." Just a suggestion of course.
Keep up the good work.
A Stroke of Luck (Book) - 5/16/2004 12:58:26 PM
Nice excerpt. Enjoyed your choice of words.
A Stroke of Luck (Book) - 1/29/2002 6:42:27 AM
You need to have someone in the next room as you read this, because you have to share it - if you can speak while you're rolling on the floor.
A Stroke of Luck (Book) - 10/29/2001 4:45:28 PM
Very Nicely Written By This Very Talented Writer...
Victoria Taylor Murray
'Thief Of Hearts'
'Forbidden'
The Mystery Of Hy Brasil - part 3, Kirwan's Story (Short Story) - 6/3/2017 7:40:35 AM
I didn't read the introductory parts to Kirwan's story, but after reading the piece, I don't think I needed to.
You seem to be relating an old tale of a magic island. Unfortunately, while your story covered many locations in and around Ireland (close to France?), it lacked the magic you are trying to convey. It was seafarer myth that prevented sailors from venturing west with stories like this until Columbus took a chance and sailed west to the unknown. Certainly other sailors had reached the New World earlier, but there is no record except stories.
It is strange that Kirwan could disappear like that for days adventuring with Captain Sinclair (Nesbitt?) and not have a search party searching for him. He often left his home for periods of time?
After reading the notes, I believe the Vikings settled in Greenland and may have made camp in Vineland. The other legends about the Knights Templar, Irish and others are just that--legends. Academics certainly want to find proof of settlement in the New World and do not want to add to legends except on reality shows like Oak Island. Good archaeology can solve some of these mysteries. Magic islands that appear and disappear are just magic.
The story will have to be proofed before publishing. There are letters dropped from the front and back of words, wrong words and it's should be its in two places (possesive).
Ron
Sawney Bean (humour) (Short Story) - 5/28/2011 1:35:01 PM
Whooeee, what a tale, Ian! Excellent write ... I'm gonna have nightmares, for sure!
Hugs to you,
CJ
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 19 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 4:39:14 PM
You have totally inspired me. Thanks again.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 18 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 4:26:45 PM
The last few lines, you are all of the above. ;)~
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 17 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 4:20:51 PM
From the last chapter, I forgot to add that yes, I had great insurance coverage here and even the ones on State Aid got the same care but it is not so in a regular MD's office such as yearly check-ups etc. Yes, that is wrong (referring to earlier email). Also, I had no idea that it wasn't PC to call you British or Brits, I do it all the time. I don't get that.
One more thing that isn't urgent but every time I read a bit of a line from a song, I sing it in my head for a few seconds before pressing on to read further.
This has been good therapy for me. I have paid literally thousands over the yrs and gained more insight, courage, and strength in these hrs spent with you today than I did all of those yrs. Thank you again!
Janet xoxoxo
PS. I haven't seen the shrink in about a year, lol
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 16 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 4:10:25 PM
Wow, there is a lot here. I love your sense of humor in the difficult times as in "I skip my bimbo years and come straight in as a bad-tempered old crone."
The more that I read the more that I realize that my transplant process before and after was really very good. The DR's occasionally (no they really annoyed me a lot) annoyed me but they are the best in the business. Now, the shrink was another story. I do respect him in a lot of ways but he was another pill pusher in my mind.
You are right to keep in touch with those who helped you, I have and it's benefited me as well as them.
On to the next chapter, I will finish this.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 15 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:56:20 PM
I am still here, still reading/eating every word like a starving refugee. It is inspiring Ian.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 14 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:49:12 PM
On the last chapter I forgot to add how much I agree with this statement. "(Some people think professionalism means following rules. WRONG." I am so glad that you had a bit of fun, oh it would be hell if we couldn't laugh. Good for you & Kathy.
Janet xoxoxo
PS. do you realize that I have read your work for hrs today?
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 13 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:36:37 PM
I read with great interest about the reasons for your high salt levels and low potassium. I too experienced that for different reasons and was placed on Spironolactone and another drug that was orange syrup, BLECH!
I took Spironolactone for quite awhile after my surgery but got to give up the orange drudge quickly. I bloated like I was 9 mos. pregnant while the rest of me looked very slim. I am so grateful for the transplant. Finally my girlish figure is back! Still cheering for you.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 12 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:23:28 PM
The section on muscle-memory was quite enlightening. Also, I might add that you my Dear are a huge flirt and if people weren't wondering or talking, I would be really worried.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 11 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:12:52 PM
Though I am aware of your progress to date, I find myself cheering you on saying "You can do it, you can do it". Good stuff Ian, I am so proud.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 10 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 3:08:07 PM
I am sure it WAS Elvis, he visited me as well and told me all about you long before we met. BTW, I get more excited as I read. Well, you know what I mean, don't you?
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 9 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 2:59:38 PM
I have really enjoyed every chapter. Thank you my friend.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 8 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 2:40:01 PM
"The most important aspect of recovery though is mental. The carers and doctors can give you little help there, they have seen many cases but have never been there." Isn't that the truth. I agree with your view on 'belief in oneself' (shocking) and the poem spoke volumes to me, Thanks, I'll have to look it up and read more. You know we Americans have completely aborted the English language, it annoys me. Just a bit of FYI.
Janet xoxoxo
PS. I found ch 8, lol
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 6 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 2:05:52 PM
Well, the plot thickens. The thing that I hated the most about being 'sick' was to have DR's/Nurses/Care Takers etc. dictate to me how my life would be, right down to proper activities, counseling, eating, drinking (I mean water) and meds. It is very difficult to hand your life over. I have kicked and screamed for years.
There is so much more that I could say on this chapter, but ya know, I just spill it and think later. :)
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 5 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 1:37:38 PM
"Nobody must ever be down and if you are not constantly grinning inanely the prescription pad comes out" LMAO on this line and loved this too "To me, being positive is a much more complex thing, a quiet acceptance of the reality of one’s situation, deciding on a course of action and seeing it through. That is much more difficult to achieve than just presenting a happy face to the world. Bad days are a fact of life, we have to face up to them. As human beings we have a range of emotions and should not be afraid of any." This has been a good mental health day for me Ian, Thanks!
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 4 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 1:33:28 PM
I thank God for Teri, love your humour and got a tattoo on my lower back for the very same reasons. It is the 'Eye of Horus', yeppers! ;)~
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 3 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 1:22:17 PM
Well, among all the trials you still had me laughing. BTW, so far, I know all of the songs.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 2 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 1:08:41 PM
Though my nerve damage was nothing at all like what you've experienced, I do relate and it does suck when you first realize that you can't do something that you once had done before effortlessly.
However, Like you, I am a fighter and hate it when people say "You can't or You won't", I have almost full recovery of my arm since I wrote about being able to put my hair in a pony-tail. You're a good man Ian Thorpe and I respect your will.
Janet xoxoxo
A Stroke of Luck - Chapter 1 (Short Story) - 5/12/2008 12:52:32 PM
I have never commented on this and wanted to agree with Sandra, as you wrote this, your sense of humour is in tact. I don't know why I never commented. Brilliant though.
Janet xoxoxo
They Prayed Ted Haggard Straight, Can The Fundies Help Me? (Article) - 7/22/2024 7:15:54 PM
Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” This is one of my most treasured Bible verses. We must be prepared for the evil one can devour anyone in his path. So, Ted Haggard exemplifies how a man of God can be devoured if he strays off the right path. I attended his church in Colorado Springs when I was stationed at the USAF Academy. Ted's wife was strong and had a great sense of humor. Even after his sin was revealed, she mentioned that she was criticized for having such a perfect Christian marriage. She mentioned how those folks felt about her marriage after Ted fell off the deep end. She said she was still committed to him and would never leave him. That kind of faith helped Ted get through the drug addiction and his previous gay lifestyle. Yes, it's possible because I have experienced it in prison ministry many times. With our Lord, Jesus Christ, ANYTHING is possible. Don't let the media and the world fool you. The LOVE of GOD is more powerful than anything. This includes hate, lust, doubt, fear, and anything that the evil one can throw at us. So be encouraged and overcome opposing dark forces with the AGAPE LOVE of Jesus Christ. Amen X 110!
Merry Atheistmas (Article) - 12/21/2013 8:49:57 AM
Really cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh. You nailed every one of our foibles to the wall.
Ron
The Seven Profitable Habits of Self Help Gurus (Article) - 9/27/2009 4:57:12 AM
Jama,
Self help books are pure psychobabble written with the sole aim of separating gullible people from their hard earned cash.
If people need a self help book to tell them how to be happy they are total failures because the people who write self help books are charlatans and con artists.
You want the recipe for happiness in one sentence and for free. Learn to like who you are and value what you have. Sorted.
The Seven Profitable Habits of Self Help Gurus (Article) - 9/26/2009 5:24:07 PM
self help is not about being selfish, it's about to growth yourself and become a better person so you change your life and life's of people around you. it's NOT about money it's about making the world a better place starting from your own place and life. lifestyle is not someting dosen't exist, it's your daily thinking, feeling and activities and if any of those things go wrong your life go wrong so self help make you " lifestyle " better.Finaly if you can make money from making people's life easier by selling cars, computers, phones ext..why not make money from making people's life happier !!
Stone Throwing Chimp Shocks Scientists (Article) - 3/11/2009 4:00:15 PM
The chimps... or should I say baboons, have already taken over. Just take a look at congress and the presidency and the people who elected them.
V2G: Technology You Can't Believe In. (Article) - 2/12/2009 3:12:07 PM
The Good news is..Obama is leading us out the recession. The bad news is...He is leading us right into a depression. The really bad news is... That seems to be the plan.
Exploding Cheeses Of Terror (Article) - 1/16/2009 1:52:14 PM
This is all simply shocking to hear, of course! However clever these fiends are, though, I seriously doubt if they could ever convert Venezuelan Beaver Cheese into an explosive substance (Monte Python must have researched this possibility in their 'Cheese Shop' skit and ruled it out long ago...). This does not address the lethal possibilities of a homemade terrorist 'Edam Bomb', nor does it alleviate our fears about a terrorist suicide marathon runner near the border with Finland stumbling and being barely able to Limburger the Finnish line with his exploding vest. As for the arcane theory about possible use of Swiss cheese to concoct gelatinous terrorist bombs, it's absolutely full of holes! (Just the thought of that sinister idea makes me Cheddar with horror!). Gasp! :)
The Method, The Madge and The Myth Of Eternal Life. (Article) - 1/12/2009 6:50:10 AM
Thunderbirds are Go!
Anything can happen in the next half hour!
Launch Stingray!
Calling International Rescue!
Heh Heh!!! Muffins indeed!!!
Exploding Cheeses Of Terror (Article) - 1/7/2009 12:55:17 PM
Thanks for sharing Ian. That explains why there's a crator in my basement floor where I put the mouse trap.
It’s Not The End Of The World (or is it?) (Article) - 9/8/2008 3:53:05 PM
Do you recall the Super Collider from the 80s? They were building it in Waxahachie, Texas - where I happen to live. They were building the tunnel roughly under, well, maybe not EXACTLY my house, but figuratively. Then they lost the funding and all the scientists left town with their fancy science. However, property values remained UP. And we got all kinds of infrastructure funding. It was good news and good news.
It was interesting, being Ground Zero for a short time. I'd rather be Ground Zero than somewhere on the periphery where you survive and wish you hadn't.
I'd actually like to book a flight to Switzerland right now, if airlines still served food on the flight over without charging you for that and your damn pillow... That way I could go up in fireworks, instead of turning into Zombie Woman because of the fallout, and spend the last of my misbegotten days eating flesh and flexing my fingers at everyone's throat.
But I have to work.
Liberals Complain McCains Jokes Are Not Funny But... (Article) - 7/20/2008 10:46:50 PM
Love the humor, Ian. I also can't stand the PC bull**it that's so prevalent in our sad world.
I love Obama though, and I'm pretty sure that once he's got a little more confidence, his sens of humor will come to the surface - I hope so anyway.
Cool article my good sir.
Sexuality and the Asymmetric brain (Article) - 6/18/2008 10:22:05 AM
Well said - with great wit and humour - Love the 'eminently shaggable lipstick lezzas''!!!
Big New Idea From America That Will Not Save The Planet (Article) - 6/2/2008 1:04:38 PM
YOU SAID IT RIGHT ON.....GULLIBLE AMERICANS vs GLOBAL
SQUIRMING,i.e. More Millions USA Children Die From Being Raped Maimed,Choke With Rope Round Their Necks,Sodomized To Death By 1,000's Pervert Child Molesters...
So Called Scientists Politicians like AL (WHORE) GORE Paid BIG $$$ To Bullshit You Gullible People Into Believing Anything,i.e. How F--ked (Over) You Really Are...
TRASK
What Happened Before Big Bang (part 2) (Article) - 5/25/2008 11:38:03 AM
I like your mind and your changing theories. For me, I can't wrap my mind (I know) around something so infinite. Who really knows??? Will we ever know? I think that we will. In fact, I'll say that if after this life there is nothing at all, then what was the point?
I am not interested in 'just' making a better planet, leaving a legacy only etc. It seems pointless to me. If I had really believed that after this life there was nothing, I'd have off'd myself by the age of 2. LOL . me, I have strayed from the point of this article. Well, you know how I am. Interesting read my Dear.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Satan in the Spreadsheets (Article) - 5/25/2008 11:27:33 AM
Oh my Dear Ian, that program and camp is an abomination. I saw it and it is a cult. (this version of the word: a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.) Not my cup-o-tea at all. I'd also like to add that "The Sin Of Onan" has more than one argument, all of them silly in my view but such is life. Thanks for the informative article and your views. Enjoyed the read. :)
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Pandemic - The Thief Of Time (Poetry) - 12/6/2021 4:08:55 PM
Very nice, Ian, and timely as well as adroit! SARS-CoV-2 (or COVID-19 as it is known to its intimates, LoL) is indeed a time thief. Especially for those of us with a limited number of years left in our experiential bank accounts! Distrust, uncertainty, questions of character, credo and belief? All true and all occurring simultaneously, exemplifying and evidencing the old admonishment, "It was the worst of times, it was the best of times..." Thanks for this one!
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 3/10/2021 12:53:25 PM
It would have been nice to have some rhymes which rhymed.
Time Travellers (Poetry) - 11/29/2020 12:48:36 PM
Beautiful words.
Armageddon (Poetry) - 11/12/2020 4:42:53 PM
I love your poem. The darker, the better. I hope I'm not filed to death in your future world.
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 10/17/2018 5:46:13 PM
Ian, I can relate to this write. We truly have a swamp here in America. It's too dark and dangerous to even think about. Interesting and different write.
The Facebook Of Dead Names (Poetry) - 3/1/2018 11:00:22 AM
A thought-provoking write, Ian! Love and peace to you,
Regis
The Wisdom Of Crowds? (Poetry) - 7/17/2017 11:52:37 PM
Please the crowd and you are an instant winner.
A Frenchman Dropped His Trousers (Poetry) - 5/30/2017 11:59:54 AM
I agree life would be easier if we all had a sense of humor and lightened up every now and then, thanks for the reminder xo
Measureless To Man (Poetry) - 5/28/2017 1:43:26 PM
Yet in the darkness answers dwell
that only yield the secret to those who delve
into the darkness of themselves.
I find this deeply thought-inciting and meaningful. Thank you, Ian. Love and peace to you,
Régis
A Song Of Servitude (Poetry) - 5/25/2017 10:00:14 AM
How often we forget where the true treasures of our lives lie, it is easy with all the tantalizing things society throws our way. Buy me buy me it says, and the heart always craves more until' it rest in the soul nourishment of the one who knitted us, we are human that is true, but we are spirit too, thank you for making me stop and reassess today Ian, xo
Internet Of Things (Poetry) - 3/4/2017 10:09:23 PM
Excellent poem. Thank you for your contribution.
Simple Life (the nihilist's song) (Poetry) - 5/3/2016 4:17:57 AM
No shit! I love the sarcasm alert. Haha! Love you and yes, I know that you don't like IC. ;-) xoxoxo
Songs of Glory (anti - war) (Poetry) - 4/23/2015 11:27:14 AM
You verses "speak" of a universal and timeless theme of this life/world. Sadly, as can easily be witnessed, nothing has changed. There are just many more means of waging war. Earthians appear intent on their eventual removal from this planet. Love and peace,
Regis
Slaney O' Toole (sheer nonsense) (Poetry) - 7/4/2014 5:00:13 AM
enjoyed reading your informative narrative
I look forward to reading more of your work.
m
The Hands Of Old People (Poetry) - 3/22/2014 11:27:03 AM
So true, Ian. Thank you for sharing this meaningful reminder through your verses. Love and peace to you,
Regis
The Goddess - Anima Mundi (Poetry) - 1/26/2013 1:41:48 PM
Your verses have a timeless nature and a cyclical pattern that mirrors the ebb and flow of the seasons and your “lover” is the beauty of nature itself.
Ron
The Goddess - Anima Mundi (Poetry) - 1/26/2013 8:15:21 AM
The unchanging beauty of a muse captured so perfectly in your poem.
Terra Incognita (Poetry) - 12/29/2012 9:29:34 PM
Love it, Sweets! xo
Armageddon (Poetry) - 11/10/2012 9:28:53 AM
Substance to think about and quite in keeping with the comments I just left on your latest poem. Love and peace,
Regis
Spider (Poetry) - 11/10/2012 9:27:30 AM
I think I understand the meaning of your metaphor, Ian. It is not unlike watching a peregrine falcon end the life of green winged teal in an instant... ...and yet life goes on. However, I still believe that humans are anathema to this lovely planet. Clearly, as one looks at the world situation, man has learned nothing. With the escalation of technology, man's impact on the natural world is multiplied with disastrous results. Well, as you can tell, you got me thinking. Love and peace,
Regis
My Mark (Poetry) - 10/20/2012 2:38:35 PM
And it is the finest and most "honourable" mark, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
Different Clothes (Poetry) - 10/20/2012 2:36:21 PM
I think this is splendid poetry, replete with meaning that awakens senses and emotions. Perhaps it is because I can relate to what you have expressed. Thank you, Ian. Love and peace to you,
Regis
The Sacred Feminine (Poetry) - 9/22/2012 3:35:50 PM
Shadows of natures womb - beautiful.
The Sacred Feminine (Poetry) - 9/22/2012 9:51:17 AM
Thank you for sharing this ode to "The Goddess," Ian. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Lizzie Blackburn (Poetry) - 9/18/2012 7:06:42 AM
and, to me, Lizzie's life Was extraordinary in its living-a beautifully written tribute to the not so common man/woman
Chasing Bubbles (Poetry) - 8/25/2012 7:19:37 AM
Trying to link to politicaal comment piece but the update page is not working.
<a href="http://machiavelli.blog.co.uk/2012/08/25/heathrow-expansion-talk-shows-coalition-have-totally-embraced-labour-hypocrisy-14603727/ <a>
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 8/17/2012 12:44:41 PM
Like clever poems. Nice job with difficult subject.
Hearts And Minds (Poetry) - 7/9/2012 6:35:40 AM
you make a really good point here!
Attack of the KILLER Trousers... (Poetry) - 6/4/2012 5:46:46 AM
For some reason AD will not let me update my posts and I want to add a link to a related piece. Let's try here:
<a href="http://greenteeth.blog.co.uk/2012/06/04/just-when-you-thought-it-was-safeto-get-out-the-deckchairs-13803624/">Just When You Thought It Was Safe To get Back In Your Deck Chain </a>
The Abyss (Poetry) - 5/17/2012 7:19:01 AM
An abyss is usually referred to as a "BLACK HOLE" green eyes would not apply too much to "darkness" However, it is all in the imagination.
Living Ocean (Poetry) - 8/9/2011 11:41:50 AM
i like this--well thought out and well written!
Father's Day (Poetry) - 7/29/2011 5:22:46 AM
Indeed this is good, Ian.
"The love, the friendship and laughter...."
Those things make Fathers Day a day to remember.
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 7/28/2011 6:47:00 AM
Don't curse them Ian, but if you're a praying person pray for them. The trouble is this: they think that they can work miracles so they will make promises about what they are going to do; only to find out after they got in that there is no money to do what was promised.
Father's Day (Poetry) - 7/2/2011 3:06:47 AM
I just love you, ole softy and full of wisdom. :-) All the best to you and the family. xo
PS. When you are at FB, share your links on my pg, more people will read and I pay more attention there. You know how my mind works. Hahahahaha. ;-)
Atomic Verse (Poetry) - 7/2/2011 3:02:16 AM
You may be shocked to know that I have been having these very discussions for the last month with some friends. lol Interesting indeed. HUGS, Janet xo
Atomic Verse (Poetry) - 6/27/2011 8:27:32 AM
i like this, like the possibilities, ideas, thoughts provoked
Father's Day (Poetry) - 6/23/2011 10:48:48 AM
so beautifully put! thank you for these words of truth and wisdom!
The Aspirational (Poetry) - 2/16/2011 11:39:17 AM
Very profound and makes the reader think of our own climb up the ladder of life. If we are measured by our possessions, then I guess I am on the bottom of the list because I only have mt computer and all in one. Nothing earth shaking about that. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
The Aspirational (Poetry) - 1/15/2011 7:47:47 AM
this is such a profound and thoughtprovoking write-well done!
The Aspirational (Poetry) - 1/14/2011 9:35:26 AM
I understand, appreciate, and agree with the philosophy that you have shared through your verses here, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Still Life With Pills (for Pauline) (Poetry) - 12/18/2010 12:20:37 PM
Truly a soul-stirring account well-shared, Ian. Deeply sad and yet so universally human. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
Statistics, Graphs and Hockey Sticks (Poetry) - 12/18/2010 12:17:53 PM
Such an apt and timely write, Ian. I completely concur with your point of view. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Armageddon (Poetry) - 3/14/2010 7:17:12 PM
well said!
Armageddon (Poetry) - 3/14/2010 11:15:02 AM
Most of this has already happened. lol Good poem Ian. x
For An American Girl (Poetry) - 2/26/2010 8:55:48 PM
i love the humanness and honesty of this-beautiful remembering
Ten 4 Ten (Poetry) - 1/3/2010 8:12:34 PM
This is intense stuff, well written and appropriately thought provoking...and truthfully scary
Ten 4 Ten (Poetry) - 1/2/2010 8:58:17 AM
Amazing work that can solely germinate many a poem...Inspiring to say the least, Ian...Excellent work!!!...and right up my ally!
Happy New Year!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Haoppy New Year (Poetry) - 12/31/2009 2:42:06 PM
My Glass Raised
My Volume up!
Salute! Thank You Ian!
Happy New year Arriving!!
Vickie
Haoppy New Year (Poetry) - 12/31/2009 12:14:21 PM
Happy new year! *Hic*
Jack (a horrible Halloween poem) (Poetry) - 12/1/2009 12:12:43 PM
Absolutely brilliant, fantastic construction, lovely detail. Will come back to this one.
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 12/1/2009 12:06:45 PM
Brilliant - could be longer though - plenty more to say !
Doctor, Doctor (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 8:20:16 PM
i enjoyed the sarcasm-there is certainly a pill for everything these days
Doctor, Doctor (Poetry) - 11/13/2009 12:50:40 PM
I appreciate your satirical (and meaningful) sense of humour, Ian. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Kiss and Sell (Poetry) - 8/31/2009 4:43:10 AM
LOL nice work. Quirky and fun. Helps us relax after a long day at work.
Kiss and Sell (Poetry) - 8/30/2009 8:53:19 PM
sadly, you reflect well a huge piece of life for some
Kiss and Sell (Poetry) - 8/30/2009 9:39:23 AM
INTERESTING AND SADLY...THIS FRAME OF MIND...THIS 'WORLD' OF GREED...(THE 'LOVE' OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL)DOES EXIST. SO IT IS... BY THE TIME THE 'TABLES ARE TURNED' THEY HAVE DONE SO MUCH DAMAGE THAT IS DOESN'T REALLY MATTER. THIS IS A GREAT WRITE - DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Chasing Bubbles (Poetry) - 8/20/2009 4:17:57 AM
Call me Bubbles Darling, everybody does!!! lol
Where Did All The Money Go (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 11:51:44 AM
ah, illusions...
Well, what really ruled was a mind-boggling greed...it still does, no doubt.
Here's to prosperity to you, Ian, and to me...who knows what will happen or develop in the end. At least we have a wealth of thought to draw on.
hugs
Gina
Where Did All The Money Go (Poetry) - 6/7/2009 7:14:25 AM
i think that it has been horded away by those who abused their power!
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/30/2009 4:35:20 PM
I hate politicians too, but they don't just steal from the poor. They steal from everybody to pay their friends. Not everyone who is rich gets favorable treatment from a politician. Just the one's who paid them off. ~ Sara
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/29/2009 12:19:32 PM
Art of politics, to speak with forked tongue, nicely said...
Be always safe,
Karen
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 6:09:12 PM
i'd say, you did real well!
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 10:18:20 AM
Ian,
This is intense,and I bet therapeutic too.
Did Shakespeare know that many lawyers were also polticians?
Continued success
Barbara Henry
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 9:09:28 AM
And once we've stopped laughing, we'll hang the B'stards! Nice one Ian.
Ode to Politicians (Poetry) - 4/28/2009 6:59:32 AM
The ending sounded a bit Monty Python, with all the flatulence and stuff. Really funny, though.
Chasing Bubbles (Poetry) - 4/17/2009 11:41:49 AM
No, my poem "Ghost Among The Evergreens" was about this subject, though I guess I should have categorized it as such or I was too vague, or both. Would like your opinion, Ian.
Dynamite write! I like the analogy you used here, "...I was hooked by a whore in a velvet beret". The whores are those selling us a promise based, as you have illustrated, on illusion. All for gain. Glad I stumbled onto your den. Regards...Lin
The New Poet Laureate (Poetry) - 3/29/2009 5:55:16 PM
oh man! priceless...priceless!
Ian, you've got my vote, too.
Gina
Graduation Blues (Poetry) - 2/20/2009 10:29:08 AM
you make an essential point-there must be value put back on other--all types of work--THAT would help this economy!
A Finance Broker (Poetry) - 11/28/2008 3:54:42 PM
Helloooo, Ian,
LOL. lovely. I luv it. I'm linking you.
Luv, Helga
Chasing Bubbles (Poetry) - 10/11/2008 3:34:14 PM
the first i have seen--and so well done
So Many (poem for equinox) (Poetry) - 9/23/2008 10:26:18 PM
What a beautiful and resonant echo of emptiness. Very smooth flow; a lament for the spring. Really excellent.
Keith
Schismism (Poetry) - 9/11/2008 1:45:37 PM
very interesting-aint religion fascinating!!!
Schismism (Poetry) - 9/7/2008 11:41:31 AM
interesting write thanks for sharing
Schismism (Poetry) - 7/29/2008 3:15:21 PM
Glad im Buddist you take care ok
Schismism (Poetry) - 7/29/2008 7:41:48 AM
Learned a lot from this write. Thanks for informing us of the happenings in the church and this preent day Schismism.
Apprentices (Poetry) - 6/15/2008 3:57:53 AM
Ian,
As you know, my book contains numerous references to rape. You may NOT know that I was actually envisioning corporate politics when I wrote those passages, and that all rape references symbolize the way people interact with each other in a Fortune 100 company. You also might not know that I had a specific, toxic company in mind (which shall remain nameless), or that one of my former co-workers at that company was on The Apprentice during its second season.
I'm not much of a fan of that show. I lived it for 14 years, and left.
So, yeah. Great poem! (Except that you left out the rape part.)
Apprentices (Poetry) - 6/12/2008 7:24:35 AM
That basically sums it up!
You Just Can't Be Too Paranoid (Poetry) - 6/4/2008 8:34:04 AM
Good write and oh so true of life and being watched. Camera's hidden everywhere, and the most unusual places too. We are never free from the world's eyes.
Holy City. (Poetry) - 6/4/2008 8:31:57 AM
Me shop, not often, just go get whatever I need at that time and leave the store and other things behind. Got to the point I can do with less and be happy. I make my own happiness and not depend on things to make me happy.
Answers (Poetry) - 6/4/2008 8:30:02 AM
Yes, they are inside us and we can find them if we meditate on them.
One Way Conversation (Poetry) - 6/4/2008 8:29:19 AM
Entertaining and you told him like it is. even to know your forgave him is nice, but you are too trusting of him and need not even acknowledge him after how he treated you. you are so forgiving, which is nice of you though.
One Way Conversation (Poetry) - 5/13/2008 8:13:01 PM
Funny, grisly, and while entertaining, it also carries a warning to flighty females and to possessive lovers...
Not bad for a bit of 'fooling.'
love,
Gina
One Way Conversation (Poetry) - 4/12/2008 4:50:50 PM
I thought this was hysterical. I am LMAO, as you well know there are many sides to me.
Janet xoxoxo
One Way Conversation (Poetry) - 4/2/2008 6:31:26 AM
That is a twisted piece of work, Ian!
I like it!
Valentine's Day Limericks (Poetry) - 3/16/2008 3:46:36 PM
This made me laugh. Love, Joy & Peace to you my sweet.
Janet xoxoxo
St. Paddy's Day Limericks (Poetry) - 3/16/2008 3:45:06 PM
Loving your limericks. My poem Bedazzled reminded me of a leprechaun, though certainly not a limerick. Too, too cute sweetie.
Janet xoxoxo
The Hermit (after Phillip Larkin) (Poetry) - 3/14/2008 4:00:05 PM
Hmmmm...I recall you chiding me on a social networking site for not posting a blog on said social networking site. I have since posted blogs (at your prompting) on that social networking site revealing things of a somewhat personal nature, to which you often post comments.
But stepping outside of all that, the poem is lovely. And you are a lovely little shunner of mankind.
Stop by and read my most recent blogs! There's the one where I reveal all my political leanings (while ducking eggs), and the other where I realize in the course of writing my latest book that my best friend, when I was 20, was a lesbian with a crush on me.
Love,
Nell
The Hermit (after Phillip Larkin) (Poetry) - 3/14/2008 8:07:03 AM
You give one substance for reflection, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Praying Mantis (Poetry) - 3/11/2008 4:24:19 PM
I for one loved it, the hairs are my arm were starting to raise.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Valentine's Day Limericks (Poetry) - 3/7/2008 5:56:19 PM
Very good, all! And I DO love limericks...
You need to be writing some for St. Paddy's Day, methinks.
Micke Jinks
Valentine's Day Limericks (Poetry) - 2/15/2008 11:50:07 PM
bloody fantastic..LOL LOL LOL !!!!!
Enjoyed this so much ..wow..needed the chuckle..Thanks!
Vesna :)
Progress (Poetry) - 2/14/2008 10:57:56 AM
You have captured the notion of 'progress' in all its oxymoron-ness.
God bless you. Kathy
Valentine's Day Limericks (Poetry) - 2/14/2008 10:55:19 AM
Thank you for the chuckles. I've always loved limericks, but could never do them justice. You do them superbly!
Happpy Valentine's Day! Kathy
Who Stole The Stars (Poetry) - 2/9/2008 5:45:32 PM
I had not realized the stars are fading from sight...here in the Mid-West, I can still connect with them and admire them on a clear night. The thought of losing sight of them is absolutely awful...your poem hits home, Ian. We've lost so much to greed already.
Gina
Progress (Poetry) - 2/9/2008 5:42:39 PM
Sharp and true, of course. I like the terse way in which you summarized the sorry state of affairs in our reality, Ian.
love to you,
Gina
Progress (Poetry) - 2/4/2008 10:30:40 PM
well written and so timely--much to consider here as we march ever forward
Who Stole The Stars (Poetry) - 1/27/2008 10:15:03 PM
some very well put questions-enjoyed
Who Stole The Stars (Poetry) - 1/27/2008 4:26:05 PM
an interesting write and we all have a voice in this world that we must activate and use. Kimmmy said enlightened and that is a great word for this write.
randy
Who Stole The Stars (Poetry) - 1/27/2008 2:44:58 PM
This poem will travel historical lines, and one day, many will look frantically in their books to find this, Donald Trump,guy... and they will look upon global hegemony as the reason they can no longer enjoy the atmospheres...(God, I hope not...!)
Thanks for sharing, Ian, I always leave, SO enlightened!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Who Stole The Stars (Poetry) - 1/27/2008 1:36:06 PM
I very much enjoyed this poem. For me, it demonstrates how thought can "wing its way faster than lightning" (James Gates Percival). I imagine sitting out on a beautiful night admiring the sky, wondering, concluding - all in an instant. I also enjoyed your infusion of wry humor while making a very serious point.
Palm Power (Poetry) - 1/25/2008 12:59:38 PM
Just might be right!:) Why some religions grab people by the shorts and hang on-? Sex can be very liberating. Long as no one gets hurt, and unless you're into vacuumin' or chokin' yourself {by the neck, 'at is}, no foul! Be good to stay on the lookout for a partner so you can trade wanks, y'think? Admit it's not easy these days.
Anywaaaay, thanks for the laff & the mental wank. 'Pea':)
Palm Power (Poetry) - 1/19/2008 6:40:29 PM
Thank you for sharing your satirical wit and humor, Ian. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Palm Power (Poetry) - 1/17/2008 10:20:47 PM
hilarious! this has been deleted? i am liking it here less and less - feel a bit sad about that - nothing wrong with bashing your bishop, or humour, or the social point you are making...i'm just glad i have for now an internet connection working well enough to jump the wall and see what happens over here -enjoyed your poem, thanks for the read, Nicky xx
Palm Power (Poetry) - 1/17/2008 6:25:15 PM
this is truly quite funny!!some truth there too!
Solstice Fires (Yule / Christmas poem) (Poetry) - 12/31/2007 8:21:13 AM
I am someone who counts the days until the winter solstice is over and I can start counting daylight minutes again... But you almost make me fall in love with that delicate and beautiful poise and balance that belongs to the ice-fire of dark nights. A beautiful depth to this poem, Ian, and the imagery is sharp and telling. I wish you joy in your current celebrations as the December hunger is assuaged! All the best for the coming year, too. Kate xx
Let Us Seek New Journeys Together (Poetry) - 12/18/2007 8:22:49 PM
i enjoyed this very much-wonderful words of wanting to start love anew
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/15/2007 8:05:35 AM
Hello Ian,
I hope you are well? About your poem: I am right now in London and I can tell you, this is a fabulous city, even with all the Churches. It is truly an international city and properly diversified; unlike New York, where various nationalities stick to their neighborhoods, (and maybe it's like that here too) but I see people of all races and nationalities mingling in the pubs and restaurants of which are plentiful.
Now, as for the Churches burning...what the Churches are doing unlike Islam is maturing and evolving. There is a steep Christian history here in the U.K. as well as the pagan history. And to the best of my knowledge, you are free to practice whatever pleases you here in the U.K.
As for us capitalists being consumed with chasing the dollar, I assume you mean the British Pound which is ridiculously high right now, I say good! Chasing after wealth increases the wealth of others.
While there is a very large gap between the ultra-rich and the poorest of the poor, those poor are still better off than they would be in a third world country where everyone is at the same income level. With that level being totally impoverished!
Okay, you be good. Don't worry, it could be worse, we could be living in Afghanistan and I could be wearing a burqa and be lashed for even typing this to a man I don't know lest he perceive me as the provocateur.
~ Sara
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/14/2007 7:45:56 AM
How sad. I've planted a temple in my backyard though. The ground was all tilled up, and I thought I'd put it to good use over the fall and winter months. I breathed hope into the little dimples, and watered it with fertile faith.
In the distance, I see a new and beautiful temple standing on my neighbor's hill. It's white and gleaming, with a golden spire.
And in my garden, I'm just beginning to see the baby spire peek out of the soil.
In our hidden valleys, all over this land, there are tiny temples aspiring. Breathe hope. Teach love. And pray with a faith undaunting. --Charlie
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/13/2007 10:19:21 PM
after the week i have had and the week in the news, i must sadly share the same fear
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/13/2007 6:57:26 PM
Here we are again, the world is more than the alienation of the environment we have created, the world is the alienation of the self we have created, & phased in & out of it, like our poetry, we date, hoping to stand the test of time. Saludos now
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/13/2007 12:24:22 PM
To answer Richard's question, when we removed God from school, discipline from homes, no wonder we're raising a generation of apathetic, selfish souls. Sad. An excellent, heartbreaking reminder, Ian, very well penned.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Churches Are Burning (Poetry) - 12/13/2007 11:52:44 AM
Sobering insights that reflect the unraveling American Empire. What has become of this once great nation? At times I feel as if we are approaching a black hole. I fear that it will get worse. I pray that I am wrong!
Stand strong!
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Afghan Woman (Poetry) - 12/10/2007 6:36:46 AM
That is shocking, Ian. It sounds similar to the witch trails in Britain and America. Not forgetting other medieval punishments.
Work of Art (Poetry) - 11/27/2007 10:46:52 AM
She painted her self portrait on the concrete
...
Falling was a dream,
her death song a silent scream.
Ian, not a pretty picture, but well put.
Makes me inarticulate, as does the helplessness, with
Idiot Savants (Poetry) - 11/26/2007 11:13:18 AM
I enjoy your mind. You are of that rare breed - original. And (I think, hopefully), couldn't give a ****. Also enjoying your blog re those who measure the bloody obvious but never actually DO anything!
Keep well,
Keith
Idiot Savants (Poetry) - 11/24/2007 1:08:43 PM
This is exceptional~`*
Idiot Savants (Poetry) - 11/19/2007 12:49:30 PM
From insanity to madness and back to badness... sounds like me....whew...well writ Ian!!
Love Tinka
Pals (In Memoriam) (Poetry) - 11/10/2007 12:50:45 PM
Points well made. A worthy and timely tribute, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Holy City. (Poetry) - 10/28/2007 8:19:43 AM
Janny love,
The Beatles? Now that would be a triumph!
But you are going to get Brother Bastion singing it. I must send you a couple of the songs he has written from my lyrics.
Sceadugengan (shadow walker) Halloween Poem for 2007 (Poetry) - 10/26/2007 11:39:59 AM
Ooooooo. Freaked out! I love your refrain -- had to read it with a Welsh accent, for effect (I'm such a ham), but my kids loved it. --Charlie
Chimera (Poetry) - 10/21/2007 5:11:31 PM
Ian, this is an outstanding and most touching expression of lasting and supporting love, as well as a show of deep understanding.
JC is fortunate to have you.
It also is a simply beautiful poem.
All the best,
Gina
Holy City. (Poetry) - 10/21/2007 10:35:25 AM
This makes me think the 'Beatles' should be singing it. The rhyming is great and the alliteration is perfect. You are a very gifted man Ian.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Chimera (Poetry) - 10/21/2007 10:31:27 AM
You are a master poet my sweet. Most excellent.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Chimera (Poetry) - 10/19/2007 12:17:13 PM
Wow What a vivid picture you create
Voodoo (nonsense poem) (Poetry) - 10/19/2007 9:08:05 AM
Love this!! How adorable. --Charlie
Chimera (Poetry) - 10/19/2007 9:04:34 AM
Vivid and beautiful. --Charlie
Beautiful Children (with no love in their eyes) (Poetry) - 10/16/2007 9:34:37 PM
How well you point out the material world has replaced the love in ones heart and soul for all the children who roam this earth today. They really do not have anything but "things" to comfort and console them...
Be safe,
Karen
Beautiful Children (with no love in their eyes) (Poetry) - 10/16/2007 6:45:50 PM
yes ,the passive age new age of total entertainment,I fear their entire thought process has been comprised by new age gizimios,
stan
Beautiful Children (with no love in their eyes) (Poetry) - 10/16/2007 9:13:43 AM
You certainly transmit anguish in a gripping way. I hope you saw only the superficial and that beneath the facade, modern "with it" kids like to project, there is someone at home who cares.
Holy City. (Poetry) - 10/10/2007 9:53:27 AM
Well written Ian, but in my perspective you showed religion for the greedy creed it is, in many instances. so you belie the facts., by saying it isn't about religion. However, Creator takes no delight in humanity's religion!
ET
Holy City. (Poetry) - 10/9/2007 9:27:32 AM
Sounds like a religious poem to me. The High Church of Mammon ...
(A reading from the book of the blessed market:
altruistic consumption at a $ down and a $ a week. -- Store up for yourself treasures on earth.. you cannot serve mammon and liberation)
You've managed to maintain the tone and theme through out a relitively long poem -- no easy feat
good write
john+
Songs of Glory (anti - war) (Poetry) - 10/7/2007 5:30:16 AM
I hate the war, period. It's senseless, useless and until were all dead it wont stop. You've written a well meaning verse, I don't know what I'd do without you.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
The Cave Buffalo (Poetry) - 9/16/2007 6:55:20 AM
oh I agree
and let me say you wrote this so well........
I for one love the cave art, the simplicitiy and strength of those cave drawings are amazing
good one Ian
pax A
The Cave Buffalo (Poetry) - 8/30/2007 12:12:19 PM
Yip many of those around this side of the globe!!
A treasure for sure!!
Love Tinka
The Cave Buffalo (Poetry) - 8/28/2007 7:43:17 PM
I have seen the cae drawings via the various television programs and still I find them to be so amazing. Great write.....
Be safe,
Karen
The Cave Buffalo (Poetry) - 8/28/2007 4:25:33 PM
yes i ahve looked long and hard; those artists were inherently aware of something beyond, deeper, more stirring than themselves. . . the simple crags of the rocks they utilized to shape the very artwork as nature itself. . .puritanical geniuses. . .
bravo work~
ness
The Cave Buffalo (Poetry) - 8/28/2007 12:40:13 PM
The artist painted with the hand and eye
of one who knew the essence and
the spirit, the qualities that are a buffalo
And it all survives and "teaches" to this day, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Feel The Burn (Poetry) - 8/8/2007 11:55:23 AM
Excellent offering!!
Love Tinka
Feel The Burn (Poetry) - 8/7/2007 3:08:43 PM
The earth ain't wounded, my man, but your thinking is . . . Jeez . . .
Feel The Burn (Poetry) - 8/7/2007 8:43:47 AM
All I have to do to feel the burn is step outside. It's HAWT out there!
Still, an excellent write; a science fiction feel to this one, like other worlds coming alive.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
THEM (poem noir) (Poetry) - 8/2/2007 5:42:19 PM
They know all that, yet word is they STILL can't get electronic voting right in Florida.
THEM (poem noir) (Poetry) - 7/29/2007 9:23:04 AM
Scary to think about it huh...geeeee!!
Love Tinka
THEM (poem noir) (Poetry) - 7/28/2007 10:31:44 PM
This is great! you are thee aware, and wise person. Most would think you are neuroctically suspicious. 'Hell' is here and that's the way of this freakin world!
THEM (poem noir) (Poetry) - 7/28/2007 2:35:00 PM
Too late for that, Elizabeth . . .
THEM (poem noir) (Poetry) - 7/28/2007 8:47:13 AM
So true. So how do we kill big brother?
Elizabeth
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/21/2007 8:12:14 AM
Well Mark would have been refreshing in his honesty except he was not honest. Mark did not understand a single word of the poem and did not heed the warning above. Sure, you see those images in bikers' tatoos and on heavy metal album covers but forget the people who buy that stuff; the creators of the artwork understand the symbolism very well.
Most Christian faiths keep their followers in ignorance of the origins of their faith. All these images are drawn from the original Greek texts on which the early Bibles were based
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/21/2007 7:59:06 AM
Being a Christian..this is mind boggling to me my freind!!
Love Tinka
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/20/2007 7:04:46 PM
uh...yuk. nothing pulls me in. the imagery: corny archetypes you might see in a suburband teenager's tattoo. sorry. i don't hand out positive comments unless something is good. this isn't. it might be molded into decent notes for a mildly interesting essay on these topics of (*snore*) god/no god. but in "poetry" form: not good.
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/20/2007 6:38:35 PM
Hi Ian,
I'm not Christian or Mason, but I understood the poem completely. It could be because I know many gnostics. ~ Sara
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/20/2007 1:39:52 PM
Ian,
A rendering poem with a purpose hidden. I absolutely loved the last verse as the entire poem. I saved it to my library to treasure. Exceptional writing here.
Gnostic Glory (Poetry) - 7/20/2007 12:15:12 PM
I think if more paid attention to the old cathedrals and the symbolism found therein, and did their research, they would be very surprised at what their church folk have been up to. Organized religion is where you find the arse and head completely fused.
Well done.
Elizabeth
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 7/7/2007 5:54:55 PM
I'll be the Little off-comer soon. Your sweet.
Jan xoxoxo
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 7/2/2007 5:48:53 AM
Evil is man made. I don't belive in satan or any of that.
Thanks for this write.
Angela
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 6/5/2007 6:29:13 AM
Very beautiful indeed,Hugssssssssss
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 6/4/2007 10:26:07 PM
So very sad for the innocent little birds, may they find their way home again.......
Be safe,
Karen
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 6/4/2007 3:04:40 PM
Lovely, gentle and caring poem.
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 6/4/2007 11:48:23 AM
Heartfelt offering Ian!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Love Tinka
The Offcomer (Poetry) - 6/4/2007 11:13:21 AM
Beautiful poetry with a sad and much deeper message Ian......Well done.
Peace,
Bill
Six Squared (Poetry) - 5/28/2007 2:06:51 PM
Never was one for mathmatical equations but these kind of numbers I can do! :)
"Six Squared" by Ian Thorpe
I'm up for the challenge
New mathmatical course!
No fingers, no more toes
Counting my syllables
"Six Squared" poetry flows!
!This is fun!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Six Squared (Poetry) - 5/28/2007 12:02:07 PM
Just to interact...on your pack
Oh No lost it...hope you find your ten pack before I get my sixpack.....lol!!
Love Tinka :
Six Squared (Poetry) - 5/28/2007 10:05:54 AM
The lollipop happiness of dime-store love gets in its lick..."just So that she may love me" annuls individual loneliness...at times, love has its vain moments...I like the concept in linear heart-line thinking of the mathematical principal Six Squared, Ian...be well...Blessed Be.
Sage
Answers (Poetry) - 4/18/2007 1:25:16 PM
I am sure they are!!
Love Tinka
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 4/9/2007 11:04:37 AM
So true babe. Few words create an entire mind-set.
Love, Janet xoxoxo
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/26/2007 1:43:30 AM
An excellent poem with a thought-provoking message -- we all know someone like that. I know I do. Thank you for voicing that, Ian.
Love,
CJ
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/24/2007 2:54:58 PM
Right on the mark
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/24/2007 2:34:42 PM
Demon possed people, I mean possessed..Cheap belgian beer for yer... Well not that cheap, in fact quite dear...
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/24/2007 1:04:47 PM
So very true Ian!!
Love Tinka
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/24/2007 11:46:13 AM
True and potent lines.
Seeking Evil (Poetry) - 3/24/2007 9:00:19 AM
Say only a little but say it well. ~Celtic Proverb
Elizabeth
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/9/2007 9:59:25 AM
Good to see a familar bloke back..
Morrisey was the lead singer of the Smiths, saw him a few times, yet he can be depressing, rather like the cure...
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/9/2007 8:13:30 AM
I love this Ian. What bewilders me is how you can draw a comparison to Morrisey...? Lately he sings verse like a child swinging on a swing, singing to himself. It all sounds very stream of consciousness. And he's angry. Lalalala. This is why I don't like you. Lalalala.
This is NOTHING like Morrisey. This is much nicer.
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/8/2007 12:41:36 PM
What is done can't be undone. A deep insight into a persons soul.
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/8/2007 12:41:14 PM
This amazing poem held me fast to the edge of my seat, Ian. Excellent writing, start to finish.
Love,
CJ
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/8/2007 10:22:00 AM
Very well written Ian!!
Love Tinka
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/8/2007 10:11:25 AM
Poignant raw emotion Ian......Well done!
Bill
A Pale Horse (Poetry) - 3/8/2007 9:58:02 AM
Ian, there is nothing worse than reflecting on old loves. I can't even remember mine, or why. Maybe that's why? Except it does give wonderful verse. Love this.
Elizabeth
