[Vandy]

Hello, All.

Boy! I don't follow this thread for a week and it ABSOLUTELY EXPLODES!! I am so excited to see all the new (well, at least new to me) people posting in this thread. It is wonderful that y'all are willing to open yourselves up and share with us. Let me jump right in with my comments...

@St Valamir - The Ballad of the Glassteel Heart

One of THE BEST PG-Rated Erotic Poems I have EVER READ!! What beautiful word imagery you've used! My mind is still reeling from the candy you've provided. Your structure is superb; your rhymes excellent. The story told is heart-felt and... well, RAW!! Excellent, excellent poem!


@mhikl - Ode to Sigil

This is a very "cute" little ditty. I really enjoyed it and very much enjoyed your "take" on the structure and rhymes. Your story is light-hearted yet has enough "teeth" to make it's point. Great work!

As to rhyming with PDFs, I think "enough" works pretty good here. Other options -- depending upon what letter or groups of letters you want to stress:

stress
best
supress(ed)
less
dress
confess

... you get the idea.

Your comments on Post # 954, 12-13-2010, 06:30 PM

I agree that the more one writes the easier it is to reach inside and pull out the words.

You are so correct concerning your comment on the clarity that writing brings to one's situation(s). I'm currious about your comment concerning "prose where logic messes everything up"? Personally, I beleive my better work is in the prose arena rather than rhyme.

I've got to second everything you've stated in paragraph three. It is a testement to Wetdogeared that he has had the opportunity (yes, opportunity) to face what seemed to be an inevitable end, work his way through it and come out the other side.


@ Dr. Drib

It would seem you don't care much for Adobe and their PDF format?
It's certainly clear you won't allow yourself to be a doormat.
Myself, I enjoy their products and all of that,
Even if Adobe sometimes acts like a fat cat.


@Wetdogeared - The Coldest Tears

I have always had a "thing" for dark poetry and your piece most definitely pushed that particular button.

It is my belief that the dark side of poetry is most potent and, when written will (as your piece is), can really put PAID! to the subject on which one writes.

Your structure, choice of words and tone are excellent and blend quite well together to bring out the theme of the poem.

I believe your choice of lower case letter is spot on! I would suggest that you use a small "i" rather than a capital "I".

Great work and I'm very glad you're still with us!


@Joebill - poem: Christmas, 2010

I've got to say that even though the piece was a bit of a rough read for me, you've captured the absolute secular essence of Christmas. I very much enjoyed your word images and the memories they stirred up in me. Thank you for such a warming and honest look at Christmas!

@kennyc - Motherly Instinks

I'm still laughing at reading this very entertaining piece. Kenny, you really have a wonderful ability to string a series of words together to form a completely commanding piece. I find myself sniffing to be sure none of that cloud is enveloping me.

Really a very cute and wonderfully written piece. Thank you for sharing it.

Regards,

Vandy