Welcome to the AbsoluteWrite Water Cooler! Please read The Newbie Guide To Absolute Write

editing for authors ad

A publisher or agency using Google ads to solicit your novel probably isn't anyone you want to write for.


Go Back   Absolute Write Water Cooler > General Writing Interest > Poetry
Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-08-2013, 06:41 AM   #9026
zanzjan
Do not taunt Happy Fun Mod
AW Moderator
 
zanzjan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: the everlasting universe of things
Posts: 3,601
zanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Thin infinitives
move us, in fits and starts, to
singularity.
zanzjan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2013, 06:37 PM   #9027
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
"Singularity
breeds contempt." (Motto of the
Lonely Hearts' Club Band.)
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2013, 06:11 PM   #9028
zanzjan
Do not taunt Happy Fun Mod
AW Moderator
 
zanzjan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: the everlasting universe of things
Posts: 3,601
zanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Lonely Hearts' Club Band,
never same without Pepper
slow Vegas decline.
zanzjan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2013, 09:20 PM   #9029
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Slow Vegas decline?
Slip a token in the slot
and pull the trigger.
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2013, 09:53 PM   #9030
zanzjan
Do not taunt Happy Fun Mod
AW Moderator
 
zanzjan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: the everlasting universe of things
Posts: 3,601
zanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
And pull! The trigger
is a mountain you must climb,
conscience thinning air.
zanzjan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2013, 11:04 AM   #9031
onestepp
practical experience, FTW
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,135
onestepp is a shiny, shiny jewelonestepp is a shiny, shiny jewel
Conscience thinning air
high mountainous altitudes
dizzying boundries
onestepp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2013, 06:36 PM   #9032
B.D. Eyeslie
practical experience, FTW
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 789
B.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admiration
Dizzy boundaries--
skyscrapers of the Muir Woods
point to the pale moon.


Had to change dizzying for sylable count.

Last edited by B.D. Eyeslie; 05-10-2013 at 06:53 PM.
B.D. Eyeslie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2013, 09:36 AM   #9033
P.H.Delarran
here for a minute...catch me?
 
P.H.Delarran's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: N. Cali
Posts: 4,586
P.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentsP.H.Delarran is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
point to the pale moon
lone wolf howling at trail's end
the startled moose bolts
__________________
~hope to see you again.


Absolute Poetry, Vol. 1 - out now













P.H.Delarran is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-11-2013, 11:05 PM   #9034
onestepp
practical experience, FTW
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,135
onestepp is a shiny, shiny jewelonestepp is a shiny, shiny jewel
the startled moose bolts
moosedom minutes move meadows
twirled upon, nose tipped

Last edited by onestepp; 05-16-2013 at 09:08 AM.
onestepp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-12-2013, 01:05 AM   #9035
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
twirled upon, nose tipped
to the sun, her grace in one
perfect pirourette.




('tipped' added to top row for 5 syl.)

Last edited by kkbe; 05-13-2013 at 12:40 AM. Reason: ugh
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2013, 06:05 PM   #9036
Helix
Mind unclouded by facts
 
Helix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Far North Queensland
Posts: 109
Helix is on a distinguished road
Perfect pirouette:
The Milky Way spins around
its dark star axis
__________________

WIP #1
: Deep North (crime fiction) 15,850/90,000

Currently reading: Blood Rose by Margie Orford; Sharpe's Tiger by Bernard Cornwell; Persian Fire by Tom Holland.

Helix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2013, 09:39 PM   #9037
B.D. Eyeslie
practical experience, FTW
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 789
B.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admirationB.D. Eyeslie has earned our admiration
It's dark--star axis,
black hole, galaxy sucker--
Satan stores his souls.
B.D. Eyeslie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2013, 11:06 PM   #9038
zanzjan
Do not taunt Happy Fun Mod
AW Moderator
 
zanzjan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: the everlasting universe of things
Posts: 3,601
zanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentszanzjan is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Satan stores his souls
in stolen tupperware, lids
mismatched, the stench foul.
zanzjan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2013, 12:33 AM   #9039
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
mismatched, the stench, foul.
such are we in wild embrace,
me, myself and I.
__________________
“I’m not leaving you alone.”
“Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out.
Sorry bird I didn’t mean to—

~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 04:53 AM   #9040
Ganesha
con·ver·sa·tion·al·ist
 
Ganesha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Vermont
Posts: 2,012
Ganesha should run for PresidentGanesha should run for PresidentGanesha should run for PresidentGanesha should run for PresidentGanesha should run for PresidentGanesha should run for President
me, myself and I.
traveling through space and time
have come to a halt
__________________
If I'd had more time, I'd have written a shorter letter. Mark Twain
Ganesha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 05:57 AM   #9041
JulianneQJohnson
has no socks
 
JulianneQJohnson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 418
JulianneQJohnson is a shiny, shiny jewelJulianneQJohnson is a shiny, shiny jewel
Have come to a halt
Before I even began.
What was I doing?
__________________
***************************
“Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.” –Robert Heinlein

Pictures and Words- my writing blog

Or join me on Tumblr






JulianneQJohnson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2013, 06:42 AM   #9042
kdnxdr
One of the most important people in the world
 
kdnxdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: near to Dogwood Missouri
Posts: 7,718
kdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskdnxdr is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
what was i doing,
and why? a slow forgetting;
so few memories
__________________
check out my flickr photos :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kdnxdr/




Here is our new website for culinary classes and tours:


http://www.rolandparny.com

Blog: Food For Thought http://www.rolandparny.com/food-for-thought.html
kdnxdr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2013, 09:35 AM   #9043
onestepp
practical experience, FTW
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,135
onestepp is a shiny, shiny jewelonestepp is a shiny, shiny jewel
so few memories
atmosphere's rosey ozone
moments truly lived
onestepp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2013, 03:20 PM   #9044
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Moments truly lived
are drops in a bucket to
us. Jaded cynics.

Last edited by kkbe; 05-16-2013 at 03:42 PM.
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Yesterday, 02:42 PM   #9045
kkbe
Huh.
 
kkbe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Left of center.
Posts: 2,771
kkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate complimentskkbe is so great that we've run out of appropriate compliments
Us. Jaded cynics.
Victims of our own parade--
Hook, line and sinker.
kkbe is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Custom Search

Buy Scrivener 2 for Mac OS X (Regular Licence)

If this site is helpful to you,
Please consider a voluntary subscription to defray ongoing expenses.


All times are GMT +4.5. The time now is 05:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.