X-Tinguished Dreams
Glass Menagerie from A-Z read author's notes62 total reviews
Comment from honeytree
"X-Tinguished Dreams.Awaiting beaus -
bashful Blueroses.
Broken crystal -
crying.
Chimerical crippled daydreamer,
delicate dallier,
deceptive dropout,
disenchanted damsel.
Expectant, ethereal,
exquisitely fragile,
fanciful glass gatherer.
Greeting gentleman-callers?
Hardly.
Insubstantial introvert,
jobless,
kowtowing,
lame.
Meek menagerie maiden,
nervous -
old phonograph playing.
Peculiar
phobic
quiet
reticent
shy
suitorless spinster.
Splintered,
shattered
spirit.
Timid,
trembling,
terrified.
Unearthly unicorn valuer -
withdrawn,
x-iled.
X-amine your
zoo. "
I felt for Laura but she showed courage to blow out the candle, extinguishing her dreams and leaving the stage in darkness. I felt she did the right thing. Very interesting words written here and I enjoyed reading.
Honeytree.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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"X-Tinguished Dreams.Awaiting beaus -
bashful Blueroses.
Broken crystal -
crying.
Chimerical crippled daydreamer,
delicate dallier,
deceptive dropout,
disenchanted damsel.
Expectant, ethereal,
exquisitely fragile,
fanciful glass gatherer.
Greeting gentleman-callers?
Hardly.
Insubstantial introvert,
jobless,
kowtowing,
lame.
Meek menagerie maiden,
nervous -
old phonograph playing.
Peculiar
phobic
quiet
reticent
shy
suitorless spinster.
Splintered,
shattered
spirit.
Timid,
trembling,
terrified.
Unearthly unicorn valuer -
withdrawn,
x-iled.
X-amine your
zoo. "
I felt for Laura but she showed courage to blow out the candle, extinguishing her dreams and leaving the stage in darkness. I felt she did the right thing. Very interesting words written here and I enjoyed reading.
Honeytree.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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Honeytree - thank you!
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I am glad you likedthe review.All the best. Honeytree.
Comment from Jarlsbane
I liked the poem very much but I think I liked your author notes just as well. Great synopsis of "The Glass Menagerie" -- I love that word "menagerie" it seems to take on an existance of it's own...
But... "Uneartherly unicorn valuer" ok ok I understand the choices and the image but this line struck me funny... it just seems odd to me... or awkward.. great read my dear!... _jarls
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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I liked the poem very much but I think I liked your author notes just as well. Great synopsis of "The Glass Menagerie" -- I love that word "menagerie" it seems to take on an existance of it's own...
But... "Uneartherly unicorn valuer" ok ok I understand the choices and the image but this line struck me funny... it just seems odd to me... or awkward.. great read my dear!... _jarls
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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Michael, thank you. And that is one of my favorite lines! Sigh. I'm glad you like the notes. I spent years of grad school in American Studies writing about literature, so I guess it is finally coming in handy! LOL If you come up with a way to tweak the unicorn line to get in u and v, let me know! :-) Sorry you disappeared yesterday :-)
Comment from jamar2
After redaing the notes on the story of Laure Wingfield, I found the poem such a pleasent read, it has been told well, thank you for this one.
jamar.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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After redaing the notes on the story of Laure Wingfield, I found the poem such a pleasent read, it has been told well, thank you for this one.
jamar.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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Mike, it is a grand play - there is a wonderful version on film to rent - do you rent dvd's? Thanks, Brooke
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yes I do rent and buy, but with the house move all is upside down just now..
jamar.
Comment from fayesh
I loved this alphabetical description of the Glass Menagerie. This was indeed one of Tennessee William's greatest plays. I am surprised that you didn't include the real cause of Laura's illness - pleurosis for "P".
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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I loved this alphabetical description of the Glass Menagerie. This was indeed one of Tennessee William's greatest plays. I am surprised that you didn't include the real cause of Laura's illness - pleurosis for "P".
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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Lots of times there are other things to include, like the watch and fob in Gift of the Magi, that I just can't figure out how to get into the damned thing and keep the alphabetical stucture! LOL I tried so hard with the Magi one to get watch in. Thanks so much for your lovely review from someone who obviously already knew the story! Brooke
Comment from rayrobertj
I thought you just used words am I missing some thing here.
Remember A writer is just a write of words. A poet is a write of thought.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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I thought you just used words am I missing some thing here.
Remember A writer is just a write of words. A poet is a write of thought.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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thank you for reviewing, and sorry you did not get the considerable thought that went into this. :-) Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
How do you do it? I'm continually amazed at your talent!
I've not seen The Glass Menagerie, so the author notes were very helpful. I love the word chimerical - I don't think I've ever seen it used in a poem, and you do it so well. :)
This type of poetry is intriguing. Maybe I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for your great example.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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How do you do it? I'm continually amazed at your talent!
I've not seen The Glass Menagerie, so the author notes were very helpful. I love the word chimerical - I don't think I've ever seen it used in a poem, and you do it so well. :)
This type of poetry is intriguing. Maybe I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for your great example.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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You should rent it on DVD - it's quite wonderful! Thank you and yes, give it a try! Brooke
Comment from nancyjam
I remember this play. You have done a fine
job recreating the story alphabetically. it was
such a sad tale, I thought. enjoyed reading
your version. Good job.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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I remember this play. You have done a fine
job recreating the story alphabetically. it was
such a sad tale, I thought. enjoyed reading
your version. Good job.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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It is one of my favorite plays ever - thank you, Brooke
Comment from Nightwind1
I love your A-Z writings. This one is no less wonderful. You told the tale of The Glass Menagerie very well. It was a sad ending.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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I love your A-Z writings. This one is no less wonderful. You told the tale of The Glass Menagerie very well. It was a sad ending.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2008
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It is one of the saddest endings in all literature. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from debskatz
Hi Brooke,
What a sad poem. Of course, it is about a sad story and you tell it well. Reminds me of a friend of mine, unfortunately.
It amazes me how you can write it from A to Z! You's just a talented woman, Ms. Brooke!
smiles,
deb
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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Hi Brooke,
What a sad poem. Of course, it is about a sad story and you tell it well. Reminds me of a friend of mine, unfortunately.
It amazes me how you can write it from A to Z! You's just a talented woman, Ms. Brooke!
smiles,
deb
Comment Written 23-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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Deb, thank you!
Comment from joan marie
I was missing these. One day I will get up the nerve to ask you if I can read one of these at open mic nite, attributably to you of course. I know the poets that attend would really enjoy hearing any one of these. Aloud these poems sound so wonderful. The emphasis shown in the number of words in a line. Great read. Thanks for feeding my addiction of them again. joan marie
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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I was missing these. One day I will get up the nerve to ask you if I can read one of these at open mic nite, attributably to you of course. I know the poets that attend would really enjoy hearing any one of these. Aloud these poems sound so wonderful. The emphasis shown in the number of words in a line. Great read. Thanks for feeding my addiction of them again. joan marie
Comment Written 23-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2008
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joan marie - thank you so much for wanting to share my poems with other poets! I'm so glad you like them read aloud.
There will be more :-)
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I eagerly await them. I was surprised you were here this late. Or is it me that is here this late. Getting nervous about Tuesday and what better thing to do then read. I have written a final chapter to the date. An essay which outlines the police treatment I received. So I will post after midnight and will review until them. I finally figured out that in order to properly promote my work do the reviewing first then post. But I haven't received many messages of new posts by my fans. Figure people are getting ready for the holiday. jm
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yes, reviewing this weekend was quite light. How long will you be in the hospital?
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It's another day surgery. They will remove a piece of my scalp for biopsy. About 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 ". I have already cut my hair. Well you read the poem. I hope this goes better than the last one. Having problems getting a section of the incision to heal. It's been since 10/06. Doing wet dry bandages and I am taking a heavy dose of antibiotics. But I don't mind staying home I have been reading a lot more here and that's a good thing. jm
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I will keep you in my prayers on Tuesday :-)
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I appreciate that. I know that He is with me and I feel in my heart it will be ok. I think that is why I am able to have such a good sense of humor about it. jm
