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Sunday, March 28, 2010

ALCHEMY

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BASIC ALCHEMY

Bespoke transmutation;
Aurum aspiration.
Science Fiction, or Fact?
Intuitive, exact?
Chemistry to dote on,

Adrift by three Protons.
Lost, Black Arts, by design -
Changing water into wine,
Harvesting Gold from Lead -
Exist inside my head.
Midas-touch thoughts take hold
Yearning elusive Gold
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21 comments:

  1. George S BattyMarch 28, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Old Grizz says you have quite a handle on chemistry and poetry. not bad for a small elephant

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  2. LilibethMarch 28, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I like your acrostics--this are great alchemy definition tidbits

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  3. Stan SkiMarch 28, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks to:
    Old Grizz; Not so small these days! And Chemistry was never one of my stronger subjects.
    Lilibeth; Glimpses of a promise that can't (?) be keot.

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  4. ChangnoiMarch 28, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Teach me Alchemy, so I can make Mum happy...

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  5. Stan SkiMarch 28, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks Changnoi; All in good time...

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  6. InayMarch 28, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    hmmmmm i am out of the lab...
    nicely done...
    God bless

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  7. Dee MartinMarch 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Adrift by three protons - story of my life...
    Love these!

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  8. Tumblewords:March 28, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Ah, if only. Nice acrostic!

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  9. Stan SkiMarch 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Thanks to:
    Inay; Let me know when you get a result... I won't hold my breath!
    Dee; You too...? Small World!
    Tumblewords; What would we do with it all...?

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  10. Thomma LynMarch 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Love how you got a poem out of basic alchemy. A successful transmutation, in my book! :)

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  11. Stan SkiMarch 28, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks Thomma; Not so much luck with the lead to gold...

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  12. AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Your acrostic is great. Both intuitive and exact :)

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  13. Understanding AliceMarch 28, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    acrostics are so hard and this is really good :)

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  14. CarinaMarch 28, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Great words with lots of meaning. Good work!

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  15. Ann (bunnygirl)March 28, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    History and chemistry lesson in one acrostic poem! I don't see how it could get much better.

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  16. Andy SewinaMarch 29, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    Nicely Stan! if you can just show me the water trick, I'll be happy!

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  17. Stan SkiMarch 29, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks to:
    Sleepy Kitten; All that glistens...
    Alice; I don't do too many, but thought I'd try one.
    Carina; But no Gold, unfortunately :(
    Ann; Ok, for your homework... ;)
    Andy; It takes a while, and you need a few other ingredients...

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  18. one more believerMarch 30, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    excellent acrostic stanski...now the thoughts were twirling round...as if unwinding touching all worldly aspects that have come and gone...

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  19. Stan SkiMarch 30, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks One More Believer; Yes, it does make your head spin...

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    It's an *acrostic poem.* I didn't know the exact term.

    It amazes me how people are so educated on alchemy.

    I enjoyed this poem. You have the poet's touch.

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  21. Stan SkiMarch 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks Aspiemom; Not so educated they can achieve their aim...

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