Writing by the Seat of my Pants
A fun song about the creative process18 total reviews
Comment from danbes
I rather like this somewhat mad, somewhat lyrical, somewhat thoughtful poem, which, to me at least, clearly reflects some of the emotions a writer goes though during the creative process. I know I've felt the same way at times as does Fleedleflump (love the name!)
Suggestion... well, maybe...
For the last line in the first stanza, how's about "that soaks into creative pores" (rhymes better is my only reason)
My hands are clapping for a fine piece of work.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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I rather like this somewhat mad, somewhat lyrical, somewhat thoughtful poem, which, to me at least, clearly reflects some of the emotions a writer goes though during the creative process. I know I've felt the same way at times as does Fleedleflump (love the name!)
Suggestion... well, maybe...
For the last line in the first stanza, how's about "that soaks into creative pores" (rhymes better is my only reason)
My hands are clapping for a fine piece of work.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Your words have tied my gut in knots
and thrown the key away
that frees me from a poet's lot
and lets me roam astray.
So now I'm force to scribble this;
a fun (i hope) reply.
This Fleedleflump does wish you well,
but now he has to fly!
Mike ;-)
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very cute. Thanks, Mike.... Best, Dan
Comment from RebelRose
You have expressed some thoughts here that many of us (if not all) can relate to. We all have those moments where our writing looks like those of a loon.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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You have expressed some thoughts here that many of us (if not all) can relate to. We all have those moments where our writing looks like those of a loon.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Rose! This one was great fun to write.
Mike
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Good morning Mike and didn't know you could sing so well. I picture you in cowboy boots and holding a banjo...
Hey, kidding, I did find myself singing and enjoyed, great work! LOyd
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Good morning Mike and didn't know you could sing so well. I picture you in cowboy boots and holding a banjo...
Hey, kidding, I did find myself singing and enjoyed, great work! LOyd
Comment Written 25-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Loyd :-). I had a ball writing this, an ode to my favourite passtime, and it almost had to be a song. Of course, if any of you heard my singing voice you;d be running for the hills in panic!
Mike
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You are welcome and keep up the good work, Loyd
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Fleedleflump. I lost my list of fanstory names when I did a redo on my puter. Can I have your real first name again? thanks Meanwhile, this is a great poem. I have been away for a month too and missed a lot of your writing...Sorry. This is a clever poem and deserves a six . I love the refrain:
"I'm always
writing by the seat of my pants,
I'm just a
raving idiot savant,
splashing ink with every breath,
seeking meaning before death
can ever take my dreams."
Good job, Bob
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Hi, Fleedleflump. I lost my list of fanstory names when I did a redo on my puter. Can I have your real first name again? thanks Meanwhile, this is a great poem. I have been away for a month too and missed a lot of your writing...Sorry. This is a clever poem and deserves a six . I love the refrain:
"I'm always
writing by the seat of my pants,
I'm just a
raving idiot savant,
splashing ink with every breath,
seeking meaning before death
can ever take my dreams."
Good job, Bob
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Bob, thank you for the fantastic review :-). I was really pleased with this one and it's been wanting to come out for a while.
Real name's Mike. Thanks again!
Mike
Comment from Sasha
Yes, I definitely enjoyed this. You are really quite the poet. Very nice work with this one. Keep them coming, they are a delight to read.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Yes, I definitely enjoyed this. You are really quite the poet. Very nice work with this one. Keep them coming, they are a delight to read.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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This one was a lot of fun :-). As for keeping them coming, well it's more of a challenge usually to sift through them all and decide what to post :-/.
Oh alright, so i just love doing it!
Mike :-)
Comment from Judian James
Don't you love writing song lyrics. Did you have any tune in mind? This was fun and unfortunately quite true for many of us who rarely have a break from the words flow!
Excellent my "raving idiot savant" friend!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Don't you love writing song lyrics. Did you have any tune in mind? This was fun and unfortunately quite true for many of us who rarely have a break from the words flow!
Excellent my "raving idiot savant" friend!
Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you, JJ :-). The tune from the chorus is from a rather average song by Powder, the rest is to it's own ineffable tune in my head!
So glad you liked it :-)
Mike
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When I'm writing, if I should suddenly find myself humming, I know it's going to be a song! When I wrote "I Cry" it was with Elvis Costello's song "She" in mind
Comment from Jay Squires
Well! I, for one, am impressed. It's shown as Song Lyrics poetry. I wouldn't count on hearing/seeing this on VH1. I mean that complementarily, Fleedleflump, (though your name ranks up there with Hoobestank).... People don't like to think while they hum or sing. This is a thoughtful, insightful poem. I love it!
I won't take anything away the driving tempo of your music:
"I'm writing like a loon again,
inflating my balloon with pen
and ink from enigmatic shores
that soaks into my every pore" You nailed it, my friend!
Great job!
Jay
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Well! I, for one, am impressed. It's shown as Song Lyrics poetry. I wouldn't count on hearing/seeing this on VH1. I mean that complementarily, Fleedleflump, (though your name ranks up there with Hoobestank).... People don't like to think while they hum or sing. This is a thoughtful, insightful poem. I love it!
I won't take anything away the driving tempo of your music:
"I'm writing like a loon again,
inflating my balloon with pen
and ink from enigmatic shores
that soaks into my every pore" You nailed it, my friend!
Great job!
Jay
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Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thanks, Jay! Personally I love a song with really deep/thoughtful lyrics, but then, as you rightly say, it's not the sort of song that gets mass exposure :-)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I think us creative types often get bogged down and a little depressing or too serious. This was an attempt at the opposite for me. So glad you enjoyed!
Mike
Comment from SamanthaD.
Excellent! I really think this is an amazing poem,/ song! I love it when my writing flows like that- just pouring out of me. In your refrain I really like the line,"splashing ink with every breath".
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Excellent! I really think this is an amazing poem,/ song! I love it when my writing flows like that- just pouring out of me. In your refrain I really like the line,"splashing ink with every breath".
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Comment Written 24-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Sam :-). I was really pleased with how this one came out. Given your wonderfully encouraging comments, did you intend to rate the poem four stars?
Mike
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Nope! Glad you caught that. I've already gone back & changed it to a 5. Sorry- I think it was quite late when I reviewed it- you know sleep depravation or something! :-)
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Thank you! I felt a little awkward asking, since people are obviously free to rate my poem however they wished, but I thought your coment sounded more positive. I'm glad I was right :-)
Mike