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What’s this “supposed to” mean, RLW? I thought the only thing poetry is “supposed to” be is the thoughts and emotions that the poet wished to present and the meaning and enjoyment the reader takes from it. It can be words, music, motion, picture*. Or parentheses. So put it out there how you want, and we will enjoy it. 🙂
Thanks Poldy for taking a look and leaving these comments. I'm not even sure you're "supposed" to use parentheses in poetry - probably definitely not with the abandon I adopt. It's a way to express the rhythm with which I think - how the piece sounds to my inner ear. It provides a pause without the full stop of a period. Since I'm not advanced in punctuation skills, nor have much gumption to actuate a learning curve in that direction, I settle for the parenthetical marks quite often. Glad it didn't throw you off.
Also, many moons ago my family enjoyed community theater, viewing or performing. I love a good aside - and liken the parens to that theatrical device.
Lots to like here. Thank you for introducing me to the term God-wink (now I'll know what to call those moments).
Also count me among the fans of the jaunty tone. I admire the energy and enthusiasm you brought forth and shall attempt to emulate it today (with thanks to the fore, of course). I might even remove the staples and duct tape from my own sheets and finally learn how to sew (one of the original industrial arts, I believe).
I'm also (as you can tell) a big fan of parentheses ("brackets" for the Poms?). If you ever have the time or inclination, I'd be interested to hear why you decided to make them part of the poem (because they're useful?).
Thank you Jon. So much of what I've written - or what still often comes to me - has heavy overtones of grief. Sometimes it's just fun to bounce out a lighter piece. Thanks for engaging!
LOL...no...not even close. It was just the first picture I found on PIxabay that best defined stitching for me (that wasn't cartoonish).
Man, I'm going to have to be more careful with my picture choices in the future. I actually considered taking a real picture to use, but my phone was charging in the other room and the bedroom was a wee bit messy. This is funny. Thanks for the smile!
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