FOR POW PROMPT 3
Something a little less mind bending this time.
It was the first fresh peach I had ever tasted.
I could hardly believe how delicious.
At twenty five I was dumbfounded afresh
By my ignorance of the simplest things.
From 'Fulbright Scholars' Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes.
Write a poem inspired by this quote. See you next Wednesday Banditos and remember Bob might not be your Uncle.
BOB
Mum’s sister’s live-in lover
Went by the name of Robert.
I used to call him ‘Uncle’
Until I was twenty five.
0h… THAT quote…
JACK
Reluctance to entertain
Ideas above his station
A tendency to abstain
From physical temptation
Discipline made him refrain
From seeking the sensation
Promise of punishment, pain
Subdued the fascination
Concepts designed to sustain
A teenager’s frustration
A brief encounter with Jane
Transformed the situation
She was the first to explain
To him; a revelation
An attitude of disdain
Replaced intimidation
He could no longer contain
The urge for celebration
Uncorking vintage Champagne
Completed Jack’s elation
clever, clever -- with lots of tion and ain!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie; To gain your attention.
ReplyDeleteI just tried one using "verse" and "serve" sort of like that, but it turned out impossible to read. Your choice is much saner, aside from being fun. (though I wouldn't want to get my tongue tangled on that last bit)
ReplyDeleteThanks Briarcat; That would be a sticky situation...
ReplyDeletePhew, I don't know how you come up with these things! I hope sweet Jane was on the Jack 'n' Jill!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that Jane turned Jack on to vintage champagne..all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy..which he wasn't once he discovered
ReplyDeleteAndy's Jack 'n' Jill
PS
I hope the Thailand situation quietens down soon and you are not affected by the incidents.
A good read, Stan and very entertaining!
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ReplyDeleteAndy; He's just getting into the rhythm...
Rallentanda; Jack's on the rock 'n' roll, but he still needs his playtime.
I guess you've seen the news by now...
Derrick; Jack's mum might argue with you on that.
Stan, do I detect you've been downloading more than a little hip-hop, with all of the ains and tions? Liked this and imagine it nicely delivered via spoken word.
ReplyDeleteAlso, just hosted 35 Thais here for some higher ed stuff & wish your beautiful country the peace and restoration you all deserve.
Thanks JDM; Here's hoping for a swift return to peace and harmony.
ReplyDeletelike the pace of this poem all the way to the end
ReplyDeleteThanks One More Believer; Glad I could keep it up.
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