If you're a true adept at subtle sarcasm and polished snark (and you ARE), versifying it will not improve it. I cite Clemens and Mencken as exemplary writers of captivating straight-up prose that pierces with a delightful twist. Don't waste time denying your natural voice!
BTW, the illustration that heads this post: Are you channeling Picasso while at your easel?
Yes, it was an art challenge, and I so like a challenge. I didn't like it but it went immediately to a good home! I think I got rid of some of my madness in it!
Yes, it's my one of my Picasso moments. I also did broken wine bottles and glasses in his brown period! It was therapeutic and highly irritating at the same time.
Right, so the next poetic hour is tomorrow eve during our dinner so, I have challenged myself to write a poem for you to critic over a glass of something ........
I am not going to lie, I am a little frightened as you know my writing skills are as good as my art...which is not very!!!!
There was a young lady called Jules
Who tried some new poetry tools
But with no verse and no meter
Her interest did peter
That'll teach her to break rhyming rules.
Do you want to come to club with me?
Brilliant!
Concentrated mist
A clear jewel on a leaf point
Drip!
A river begins.
Very Haiku-esque
I like that a lot!
You didn't discuss showing up to the event wearing an emergency clown nose with clownesque garb and their reaction (if any).
That's for next time!
They'll be terrified.
Hope so!
that is an absolutely MAGNIFICENT art piece there, mah dahlin, very Pablo Picasso. I see a comma. I see two breasts, one bigger than the other :)
Robin Williams taught us all poetry...
free verse is like more Whose Line Is It Anyway, less Cat in the Hat.
*)
Thank you! It was in the style of Picasso. I called it girl in the mirror and it went immediately.
He did.
Thank you, that makes some sort of sense. I am way more cat in the hat. *)
If you're a true adept at subtle sarcasm and polished snark (and you ARE), versifying it will not improve it. I cite Clemens and Mencken as exemplary writers of captivating straight-up prose that pierces with a delightful twist. Don't waste time denying your natural voice!
BTW, the illustration that heads this post: Are you channeling Picasso while at your easel?
Polished snark - I love that!
Two very great examples indeed.
Fabulous advice, Roger. I thank you.
Yes, it was an art challenge, and I so like a challenge. I didn't like it but it went immediately to a good home! I think I got rid of some of my madness in it!
So very brave you are
Artist and wine connoisseur
Leaving comfort zone behind
Or something like that. Haven't had coffee yet. I love the painting today. Like Picasso if he weren't so blue.
Very brave I am indeed
or maybe cavalier
perhaps that's the merlot juice
that is my fire and shield
Blimey! What happens after coffee?
Yes, it's my one of my Picasso moments. I also did broken wine bottles and glasses in his brown period! It was therapeutic and highly irritating at the same time.
Right, so the next poetic hour is tomorrow eve during our dinner so, I have challenged myself to write a poem for you to critic over a glass of something ........
I am not going to lie, I am a little frightened as you know my writing skills are as good as my art...which is not very!!!!
I'm looking forward to that, cakes. I hope it goes with a quinoa salad...
Don't be afraid. This could be your magical moment!