Cant Be Your Potted Plant
a monostitch poem21 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
That's a hilarious painting unless there is some social commentary that I'm supposed to get from it. Well, I got that from your poem. No one should feel like a potted plant in a relationship. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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That's a hilarious painting unless there is some social commentary that I'm supposed to get from it. Well, I got that from your poem. No one should feel like a potted plant in a relationship. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you, lyenochka
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a sharp one-liner. A lot of thought obviously went into it, and the result is well worth the effort. I wish you all good luck in the one line poem contest.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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This is a sharp one-liner. A lot of thought obviously went into it, and the result is well worth the effort. I wish you all good luck in the one line poem contest.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Katherine
Comment from Mastery
Good write of just the one line, Bill. Monostitch can be fun and rewarding at the same time. LOL some spouses, both male and female believe they have potted plants though and treat them accordingly. Take care and thanks for sharing, my fried. Bob
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Good write of just the one line, Bill. Monostitch can be fun and rewarding at the same time. LOL some spouses, both male and female believe they have potted plants though and treat them accordingly. Take care and thanks for sharing, my fried. Bob
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Bob, for giving this a look. Bill
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:) Bob
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a rather suggestive presentation that produces a rapt curiosity as to the true meaning, aside from the obvious pictures. I believe there is another underlying suggestion here. LOL
Ralf
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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This is a rather suggestive presentation that produces a rapt curiosity as to the true meaning, aside from the obvious pictures. I believe there is another underlying suggestion here. LOL
Ralf
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Potted plant to me means someone there to be seen, but not interacted with.
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aha!
Comment from damommy
You come up with the strangest things, but I always enjoy them. I understand what you're getting at, but these days, I think we all feel like potted plants. However, I don't have some smothering or possessive to worry about. 8-)
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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You come up with the strangest things, but I always enjoy them. I understand what you're getting at, but these days, I think we all feel like potted plants. However, I don't have some smothering or possessive to worry about. 8-)
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Yvonne. You had no trouble with the concept. Bill
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Bill, this excellent one line poem does exactly what is required. It reduces the world down to one moment in time to one relationship that is about to be terminated, By one person in a relationship, making it very clear that they are not willing to be the others, potted plant.
The analogy speaks volumes.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Dear Bill, this excellent one line poem does exactly what is required. It reduces the world down to one moment in time to one relationship that is about to be terminated, By one person in a relationship, making it very clear that they are not willing to be the others, potted plant.
The analogy speaks volumes.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you Suzanna, for the kind and encouraging review. Bill
Comment from nomi338
I do not recall smoking a joint, but I could just about swear that this image reminds me of the sex riddled dream I had the last time I got high. This lovely image is, to my addled mind, one of my greatest desires come to life. Sex without the need to converse.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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I do not recall smoking a joint, but I could just about swear that this image reminds me of the sex riddled dream I had the last time I got high. This lovely image is, to my addled mind, one of my greatest desires come to life. Sex without the need to converse.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Nowadays folks chew a gummy to get the potted plant effect.
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Um hum. Yes I know.
Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel
The artwork really drew me in to read your poem, which is just as thought-provoking as the artwork! It makes me have to think about the qualities of a plant and how a person may or may not be similar to one. I don't think I'd want a "potted plant" companion - it sounds very boring, and I've always had trouble keeping them from dying. lol
Thank you for sharing!
Susan
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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The artwork really drew me in to read your poem, which is just as thought-provoking as the artwork! It makes me have to think about the qualities of a plant and how a person may or may not be similar to one. I don't think I'd want a "potted plant" companion - it sounds very boring, and I've always had trouble keeping them from dying. lol
Thank you for sharing!
Susan
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thanks, Susan. I first heard this term at the OJ trial when his lawyer told the DA that he would answering questions for his client as he wasn?t a potted plant sitting next to OJ.
Comment from rindy ryan
I feel like I am missing something here. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure how to review this. Perhaps something more in your descriptive sentence or notes would be helpful. As it is, this doesn't seem poetic to me.
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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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I feel like I am missing something here. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure how to review this. Perhaps something more in your descriptive sentence or notes would be helpful. As it is, this doesn't seem poetic to me.
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Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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A monostich requires that the *poem* can only be one line.
Sorry, but I can't ...
be your potted plant.
One line, internal rhyme.
I see you*re new. This is a contest entry so that*s why it has to be one line.
I was new once and screwed people over through my ignorance, so we live and learn.
Comment from Pj Dennison
This one-liner is great! I would love to say this to someone one day if I needed to. It is the essence as what is referred to in the dating world these days as a "casual" relationship where partners may move on or around to various partners. It may also indicate the need for someone to have their rightful individuality and independence. The artwork is a scream! When I first saw the artwork then the poem I laughed. Your sense of humor is wonderful.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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This one-liner is great! I would love to say this to someone one day if I needed to. It is the essence as what is referred to in the dating world these days as a "casual" relationship where partners may move on or around to various partners. It may also indicate the need for someone to have their rightful individuality and independence. The artwork is a scream! When I first saw the artwork then the poem I laughed. Your sense of humor is wonderful.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2021
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Thank you so very much, Pj, for the terrific review and updating my Vogue vocabulary. Bill
