Another Fix, Another Poem
Acrostic32 total reviews
Comment from Scarbrems
You have a very lyrical style, and I'm impressed that you can write such a haunting thing in ten minutes. Mind you, I couldn't write a poem of this calibre in ten hours. Or, probably ten weeks.
C areening o'er my wretched waterfall - a particularly striking image.
Well done.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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You have a very lyrical style, and I'm impressed that you can write such a haunting thing in ten minutes. Mind you, I couldn't write a poem of this calibre in ten hours. Or, probably ten weeks.
C areening o'er my wretched waterfall - a particularly striking image.
Well done.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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You'd be surprised what can be done. It's a strange thing. With the time limit, a different part of the brain kicks in. I had no idea what I wrote until I had already posted and read it. LOL
I was relieved that it seemed pretty good. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. It's great thought stressful fun writing like this. Stop by we'd love to have you suffer with us ... I mean, enjoy the fun!! Thanks so much, mikey
Comment from Helen Bach
That last line is brilliant and the whole poem powerful and edgy and honest. A lateral response to a tough challenge. You touch upon a truth that hides within all writers and expose it. I really like this poem and very close to a six xx
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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That last line is brilliant and the whole poem powerful and edgy and honest. A lateral response to a tough challenge. You touch upon a truth that hides within all writers and expose it. I really like this poem and very close to a six xx
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Wow, Helen. I'm stunned by the beautiful words. These challenges sure produce some surprises. This is one of them. I wasn't sure in the beginning what I was writing, but it came to me in time for it to make some sense it appears. Thrilled you liked those lines. Those are the ones I'm most proud of. Thanks so much. mikey
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Mikey,
This is a very dramatic and arresting read. I would expect no less from you. LOL, but to do so in this format is very skilful. Great presentation of the piece as well. Truth hits us hardest I think but that's where it all comes from.
G
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hi Mikey,
This is a very dramatic and arresting read. I would expect no less from you. LOL, but to do so in this format is very skilful. Great presentation of the piece as well. Truth hits us hardest I think but that's where it all comes from.
G
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Yeah. Truth is where it's at and you may as well just go directly there because no matter what route you take, it ends up there. Glad you liked this and DELIGHTED you could join us. You did yourself proud with your piece. Awesome.
Thanks for the kind words. mikey
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
The truth is the most hateful foe of all ... ain't that the truth.
Sometimes the truth just hits you hard on your face and it takes your breath away. I couple of instances come to mind.
Your poem is very dramatic, in a good way, and well written. You managed to write the acrostic AND make it rhyme. I am impressed.
It's hard to tell if you are talking about a woman or a dictionary. You write with such passion that is easy to get both addictions confused, addicted to love and addicted to write. I am addicted to both so I have it all covered.
I love the presentation too. Black and red is one my three favorite presentation themes= black and white, black and red, and black and blue LoL Get your mind out of the gutter, I don't enjoy getting smacked around.
Good job! ps I didn't know we could have dual postings=potslatch and contest. That was a smooth move.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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The truth is the most hateful foe of all ... ain't that the truth.
Sometimes the truth just hits you hard on your face and it takes your breath away. I couple of instances come to mind.
Your poem is very dramatic, in a good way, and well written. You managed to write the acrostic AND make it rhyme. I am impressed.
It's hard to tell if you are talking about a woman or a dictionary. You write with such passion that is easy to get both addictions confused, addicted to love and addicted to write. I am addicted to both so I have it all covered.
I love the presentation too. Black and red is one my three favorite presentation themes= black and white, black and red, and black and blue LoL Get your mind out of the gutter, I don't enjoy getting smacked around.
Good job! ps I didn't know we could have dual postings=potslatch and contest. That was a smooth move.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Ahh. You are the only one that caught the double meaning. Yes, indeed, I am also talking about a woman here, well, a partner to whomever is reading. Writing is so much like a relationship between two people. This is kind of exaggerated and I do that a lot, take it to the extreme to get the point across. Gloria wrote something like this but much nicer. But it's kind of relationship sounding and there's that feel of people instead of words. Well, glad you liked this. I was pretty surprised that this is what came out. mikey Irish Hugs
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Yes, my handsome Irish friend. I do like your poem and extreme writing style. I like extreme art it leaves a lasting impression and assaults the art aficionado taking him by the lapel and blowing his mind with exuberant artistic expression. Does art imitate life or the other way around?
Exuberant Relationships are my specialty. Kap-pow!! Take that you ungrateful lover, you!
Sorry, I got swept away. Anyway, relationships are hard and any kind of addiction is bad no matter how good it feels. Writing is a beautiful thing until you get so obsessed with it that you lose your self. Right?
Great write, like you always do, Mike. You make me proud, my Irishman friend.
*gypsy hugs*
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Mikey,
what a great response to the challenge, you always seem to write with a different approach on the subject. Never direct or obvious but poetically and with meaning. I always find your writing makes me analyse your thoughts.
Sorry I missed last night will write one today....
Brenda:))x
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hi Mikey,
what a great response to the challenge, you always seem to write with a different approach on the subject. Never direct or obvious but poetically and with meaning. I always find your writing makes me analyse your thoughts.
Sorry I missed last night will write one today....
Brenda:))x
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Gee, that's kind of cool to hear. Encouraging words. Most appreciated. Yeah, was wondering where you'd run off to. :))
Thanks a bunch. I'm just glad this wasn't a load of old rubbish. mikey
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Hi Mikey, I have posted one now. Been on a course of antibiotics and the knocked me out, missed the deadline.
Sorry!!!!
Brenda:))x
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No worries. Well, we were worried, but now no worries. :))
I thought I reviewed yours. I'll go check and review if I didn't. mikey
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A poem that makes you bleed and brings out the pain is always the best piece of artwork. The deepest thoughts that are revealed.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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A poem that makes you bleed and brings out the pain is always the best piece of artwork. The deepest thoughts that are revealed.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Thanks so much, Sandra. Right on the money as always. :)) mikey
Comment from LIJ Red
Don't fight it. You may find help in an encounter group with similar addiction. They seem to appear on this site on Saturday evening...a fine acrostic...
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Don't fight it. You may find help in an encounter group with similar addiction. They seem to appear on this site on Saturday evening...a fine acrostic...
Comment Written 23-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Yep. I expect people to bring food, but they keep making me write stuff. Not sure where this one came from. But glad you liked it. Thanks much. mikey
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Mikey,
You have some really great word choices and lines in this acrostic poem. I was thinking that if Phyllis were to give us just a topic where we could choose our own phrases that might give a little bit more diversity in the selections. I think there are six that stayed with the tradition when writing an Acrostic and used 'Writing Addict' for their title.
I liked how you managed to work the rhyme into your acrostic. You went for unique and mixed it up, rather than going with an aa,bb or ab,ab... great job with that, gives it a really excellent flow.
My favorite lines:
I have no want to swim in my own tears
C areening o'er my wretched waterfall
Awesome!
Kim
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hi Mikey,
You have some really great word choices and lines in this acrostic poem. I was thinking that if Phyllis were to give us just a topic where we could choose our own phrases that might give a little bit more diversity in the selections. I think there are six that stayed with the tradition when writing an Acrostic and used 'Writing Addict' for their title.
I liked how you managed to work the rhyme into your acrostic. You went for unique and mixed it up, rather than going with an aa,bb or ab,ab... great job with that, gives it a really excellent flow.
My favorite lines:
I have no want to swim in my own tears
C areening o'er my wretched waterfall
Awesome!
Kim
Comment Written 23-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Oh, cool. I kind of liked those lines too. I was impressed at how diverse these all were. Wow. We all had the exact same framework and everyone built something totally different. I had no idea what I'd written til I was done and read it. I was relieved it made some sense. HA! Thanks so much, mikey
Comment from Jumbo J
Hey Mikey((((((((... love your writing addiction... you always have a 'different' and original perspective... nothin' generic 'bout your addiction... I guess you may have themed a Shakespearean acrostic, as a sign of respect to the three hundredth anniversary of his death?
No matter, I enjoyed reading it and found it rather pleasing to the thought... all the very best wishes in this contest friend... yeah, a real nice presentation!
With our thoughts we create,
the musings of our own deceit,
James.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hey Mikey((((((((... love your writing addiction... you always have a 'different' and original perspective... nothin' generic 'bout your addiction... I guess you may have themed a Shakespearean acrostic, as a sign of respect to the three hundredth anniversary of his death?
No matter, I enjoyed reading it and found it rather pleasing to the thought... all the very best wishes in this contest friend... yeah, a real nice presentation!
With our thoughts we create,
the musings of our own deceit,
James.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hey, long time. Nice to see you. No idea where this came from. This speed writing calls up different parts of the brain and they take over. I'm delighted you like this. It seems like it came out pretty good. I guess different is good, original is, I am pleased to hear that. Thanks a million. mikey
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Powerful write on this Acrostic theme and love the red text, really emphasizes the drama of the addiction. Glad I read this after I wrote or I probably wouldn't have. Very strong write, love it.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Powerful write on this Acrostic theme and love the red text, really emphasizes the drama of the addiction. Glad I read this after I wrote or I probably wouldn't have. Very strong write, love it.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2016
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Hi. Welcome back. You didn't miss a thing with limericks. They scared us and were the worst. HAHAHA! Glad you liked this. It surprised me. mikey
