Those Torturous Little Demons
A silly rhyme22 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
After you were kind enough to read mine, I looked you up and found this cute poem, and I can certainly sympathize, as I do the same thing. Writing poetry at 4:40 in the morning on small, bedside notepad, bleary-eyed, but ideas clicking away.
Of course, I'm glad to have the little devils, as I'm sure you are; ideas are ideas, after all.
Neat poem and format you used, too!
Katharine
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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After you were kind enough to read mine, I looked you up and found this cute poem, and I can certainly sympathize, as I do the same thing. Writing poetry at 4:40 in the morning on small, bedside notepad, bleary-eyed, but ideas clicking away.
Of course, I'm glad to have the little devils, as I'm sure you are; ideas are ideas, after all.
Neat poem and format you used, too!
Katharine
Comment Written 15-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2023
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Hi Katharine,
Thank you for taking time to go back in my portolio and read this poem. Yes, got to love those little demons. What would we do without them? I appreciate your kind words and empathizing with the dilemma.
Debi
Comment from Ed Zeiser
Hi Debi - I love it! Your poem is wonderful. And to think you followed such simple advice! I totally understand. There are times that I have thoughts that refuse to leave my head. Unfortunately, I don't have enough ambition to fire up the computer and type them in. On the good days, I manage to remember them and start writing in the morning. Those days are few and far between.
Thanks for making my day!
Ed
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Hi Debi - I love it! Your poem is wonderful. And to think you followed such simple advice! I totally understand. There are times that I have thoughts that refuse to leave my head. Unfortunately, I don't have enough ambition to fire up the computer and type them in. On the good days, I manage to remember them and start writing in the morning. Those days are few and far between.
Thanks for making my day!
Ed
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Hi Ed,
I didn't expect a review waiting for me this morning. You made my day with your response. It is nice to find someone who commiserates with being pestered by those thoughts that refuse to sleep. I appreciate you sharing your dilemma about getting up to turn on the computer or trying to remember in the morning.
Thank you so much for the shiny six stars to brighten my day as well. I appreciate you stopping by to read and review.
Debi
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, These Tortuous Little Demons, makes the creative process seem more like a scene from Alien when the creature, impregnated within the scientist, erupts from his chest like a jack-in-the-box.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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This poem, These Tortuous Little Demons, makes the creative process seem more like a scene from Alien when the creature, impregnated within the scientist, erupts from his chest like a jack-in-the-box.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi Bill Schott,
One of these days I'm going to have to see that movie. I've seen clips of the creature erupting from the scientist so I'm sure the impact will not be as intense since I know what to expect.
Thanks for you insights. I appreciate you stopping by to read and review.
Debi
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I used to have that problem too, Debi, but the well went dry...However...I have some memory vitamins that may be working! I was trying to construct a Crossword Puzzle in my dreams last night. How about that? Do you think there is hope? LOL Nancy:)
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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I used to have that problem too, Debi, but the well went dry...However...I have some memory vitamins that may be working! I was trying to construct a Crossword Puzzle in my dreams last night. How about that? Do you think there is hope? LOL Nancy:)
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi Nancy,
Yes! I believe there is hope.
Thank you for the great review and here's hope that well fills up again soon. For now, I'll enjoy what you have already shared.
Debi
Comment from Kerry L Batchelder
Oh my gosh you absolutely nailed it without question. I have experienced the very same. I love the boldness of your tone and the sincerity of your demise. Excellent in every way!!!
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Oh my gosh you absolutely nailed it without question. I have experienced the very same. I love the boldness of your tone and the sincerity of your demise. Excellent in every way!!!
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi Kerry L Bachelder,
I am happy to know I have a companion and those little tormentors don't just pick on me.
Thank you for the encourging review and commissorating with me.
Debi
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Oh they definitely do. Lol! Me too!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-It must be the for silly poems,Debi.
-That is some kind of artwork and goes with your poem very well.
-A good presentation and question in your notes.
-A good topic, effective imagery,and rhyme with personification and dialogue.
-I really like the opening verses, and I can hear you saying those things.
-I like these lines:
"They spin, and shake, and churn, and seethe.
"We want to live; we want to breathe."
-A good ending to the poem, as well.
-A fun read for Sunday morning. Hope you had a good, restful sleep last night!
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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-It must be the for silly poems,Debi.
-That is some kind of artwork and goes with your poem very well.
-A good presentation and question in your notes.
-A good topic, effective imagery,and rhyme with personification and dialogue.
-I really like the opening verses, and I can hear you saying those things.
-I like these lines:
"They spin, and shake, and churn, and seethe.
"We want to live; we want to breathe."
-A good ending to the poem, as well.
-A fun read for Sunday morning. Hope you had a good, restful sleep last night!
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi Pam,
Thank you for the detailed review. It is always appreciated that you take such pains to analize a work--even a silly one like this. But we do need silly sometimes.
Thank you for pointing out the lines you liked best so I know what works.
For the most part, I sleep well. Once in a while those pesky thoughts get me to rise and jot them down, but not too often.
Thanks for enjoying and for your support.
Debi
Yes, I was lucky to find artwork that went with the theme.
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You are very welcome, Debi, and I appreciate your reply. We do need silly at times. I just thought it was ironic that you had one, and I had the Toucan. It could have been a bigger parade!!!
Comment from JT traveller
I can only laugh. These matters keep me, and my poor husband, awake at night. I simply cannot go back to sleep unless I joy down my ideas, whether poetic or otherwise. Great meter and lovely colour choice. Best of luck. J
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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I can only laugh. These matters keep me, and my poor husband, awake at night. I simply cannot go back to sleep unless I joy down my ideas, whether poetic or otherwise. Great meter and lovely colour choice. Best of luck. J
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi J,
Thank you for understanding and commiserating. I appreciate the encouraging comments about the writing and colour choice as well as the good luck wishes.
Debi
Comment from Wendy G
When they have finished with you, they visit me on this side of the world, and taunt me the same way! lol. They have nevertheless given you a fine lighthearted rhyming poem, an excellent entry for the contest. Sending best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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When they have finished with you, they visit me on this side of the world, and taunt me the same way! lol. They have nevertheless given you a fine lighthearted rhyming poem, an excellent entry for the contest. Sending best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi Wendy,
So that's where they go. They certainly never sleep. Thank you for commiserating and for the good luck wishes. I appreciate you stopping by.
Debi
Comment from jake cosmos aller
love this poem about insomnia. I often suffer from insomnia and am wide awake at 4 am o dark hundred sometimes I get up and write down my nightmares other times I stick it out until dawn blasts me awake. Very powerful poem about writing.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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love this poem about insomnia. I often suffer from insomnia and am wide awake at 4 am o dark hundred sometimes I get up and write down my nightmares other times I stick it out until dawn blasts me awake. Very powerful poem about writing.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi jake cosmos aller,
Thank you for the encouraging comments. I appreciate you stopping by to read and review.
Debi
Comment from country ranch writer
Yes they are satisfied till then get everything down on paper. They just won't leave you alone sleep won't come even if you walk the fool the whole night through.Pen in hand you know what you must do.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Yes they are satisfied till then get everything down on paper. They just won't leave you alone sleep won't come even if you walk the fool the whole night through.Pen in hand you know what you must do.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Hi country ranch writer,
Thank you for your insights on the topic. I appreciate you stopping by to read and review.
Debi
