A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
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Comment from --Turtle.
Hi Craig,
I read through this short poem highlighting the word desulture. It seems this one word compresses the entire image of changing/ jumping horses into a few syllables and makes it a noun of its own in concept... the act itself imbodied over an action.
You did a strong job of weaving it back to the better known metaphor for switching to a better predicament via the switching horses saying, (I couldn't help but think of that katy perry parady from the key of awesome. : D ... the one I posted in the music forum a long time ago, where the guy is singing to pho-katy all the horse metephors... and he mentions wanting to switch horses mid-stream. But I am jumping on a tangent)
The poem goes beyond the theme of just giving the word some ground to plant its meaning, by then contemplating the deeper aspects of bad idea, or good idea...
I'm given the impression that there's an acknowledgement of risk involved in the process, but sometimes ... need and survival override the inherent risk of sticking to perhaps a questionable horse that's going to run you over a waterfall.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
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Hi Craig,
I read through this short poem highlighting the word desulture. It seems this one word compresses the entire image of changing/ jumping horses into a few syllables and makes it a noun of its own in concept... the act itself imbodied over an action.
You did a strong job of weaving it back to the better known metaphor for switching to a better predicament via the switching horses saying, (I couldn't help but think of that katy perry parady from the key of awesome. : D ... the one I posted in the music forum a long time ago, where the guy is singing to pho-katy all the horse metephors... and he mentions wanting to switch horses mid-stream. But I am jumping on a tangent)
The poem goes beyond the theme of just giving the word some ground to plant its meaning, by then contemplating the deeper aspects of bad idea, or good idea...
I'm given the impression that there's an acknowledgement of risk involved in the process, but sometimes ... need and survival override the inherent risk of sticking to perhaps a questionable horse that's going to run you over a waterfall.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018
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Well,you nailed it as usual, Turtle. We have just switched horses here today. Unfortunately, from this angle, they both still look like horses' arses :) Most grateful. Craig
Comment from ciliverde
The black horse is saying to the white one, "I'm throwing him off the next time he tries this!" Lol
I can't even change the lead in mid-canter, much less the whole horse. Funny that there's a word for it. Nice job, Craig. I won't comment on your political notes, we have enough to worry about already here in the States.
Carol
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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The black horse is saying to the white one, "I'm throwing him off the next time he tries this!" Lol
I can't even change the lead in mid-canter, much less the whole horse. Funny that there's a word for it. Nice job, Craig. I won't comment on your political notes, we have enough to worry about already here in the States.
Carol
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Hi Carol,
Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
Well if I was going to jump from on horse to another it seems to me mid-stream would be the safe time to do it... in order to save any broken bones if you miss the target. LOL
I never did understand that cliché. Well done CD. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Well if I was going to jump from on horse to another it seems to me mid-stream would be the safe time to do it... in order to save any broken bones if you miss the target. LOL
I never did understand that cliché. Well done CD. :) Nancy
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Hi Nancy,
Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.
Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and it seems to be a very difficult act to do physically and only ones that know what they are doing should do this act. A symbolic desulture is not physically dangerous but in many other ways it can be dangerous.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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A very well-written poem and it seems to be a very difficult act to do physically and only ones that know what they are doing should do this act. A symbolic desulture is not physically dangerous but in many other ways it can be dangerous.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Hi Sandra,
Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.
Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi,
As fellow Aussie I hear your message loud and clear.
Well penned .
Between politics, drought, floods, bushfires and the like Aussies must be a resilient people to rise to each and every challenge with commitment and gusto.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Hi,
As fellow Aussie I hear your message loud and clear.
Well penned .
Between politics, drought, floods, bushfires and the like Aussies must be a resilient people to rise to each and every challenge with commitment and gusto.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Hi Shirley,
Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.
Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)
Comment from Debbie Pope
Are you suggesting that perhaps the American government might consider changing horses lest we destroy ourselves? Isn't that the truth! Personally, I did not think that Trump would last this long.
I like the word desultory and all that it offered you to write about.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Are you suggesting that perhaps the American government might consider changing horses lest we destroy ourselves? Isn't that the truth! Personally, I did not think that Trump would last this long.
I like the word desultory and all that it offered you to write about.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Debbie. I don't think Trump thought Trump would last this long. Time for a change? Cheers, Craig
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Yes. I think that Trump has been in shock since he won.
Comment from Gloria ....
I mean when you think about it, Craig, it makes sense not to change horses in the middle of the stream, but then some writer turned the truism into a metaphor and suddenly it meant something else entirely. Crazy writers. LOL
Excellent and thoughtful post and I even liked the little twist in your author notes. So if it's not referring to the Australian government, what were you referring to?
Excellent work.
Gloria
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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I mean when you think about it, Craig, it makes sense not to change horses in the middle of the stream, but then some writer turned the truism into a metaphor and suddenly it meant something else entirely. Crazy writers. LOL
Excellent and thoughtful post and I even liked the little twist in your author notes. So if it's not referring to the Australian government, what were you referring to?
Excellent work.
Gloria
Comment Written 22-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Errrrrrrrr ummmm I was referring to ummmmm..... nope can't tell you. As a poker player from way back I know to keep my cards close to my chest - especially when I'm holding trumps. What's that? Poker doesn't have trumps? Lucky game.
Many thanks, Gloria :)
Comment from lyenochka
Fun word - desulture sounds more French and related to desultory. I can't help but be reminded of the comic movie, "My Fellow Americans" where the campaign speech is constantly, "Don't change horses in midstream."
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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Fun word - desulture sounds more French and related to desultory. I can't help but be reminded of the comic movie, "My Fellow Americans" where the campaign speech is constantly, "Don't change horses in midstream."
Comment Written 22-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018
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I haven't seen that movie, that I recall. One more for the list :) Thanks, Helen.
Comment from Raul1
We definitely are fighting for another day like in your poem. I like how you talk about foolish acts. This poem is entertaining and interesting. I found no mistakes. The picture looks nice. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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We definitely are fighting for another day like in your poem. I like how you talk about foolish acts. This poem is entertaining and interesting. I found no mistakes. The picture looks nice. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind words -- Craig
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You're welcome
Comment from Ronni
Most intriguing this strange word, referring to 'changing horses mid stream'
which sometimes is the only chance or recourse for redirection or new course
set to reach intended destination or position. An enlightening too, to
add to one's vocabulary! That is indeed a most fascinating book you
are getting your clues and inspirations from! Thanks for sharing!
Best wishes, Ronni
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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Most intriguing this strange word, referring to 'changing horses mid stream'
which sometimes is the only chance or recourse for redirection or new course
set to reach intended destination or position. An enlightening too, to
add to one's vocabulary! That is indeed a most fascinating book you
are getting your clues and inspirations from! Thanks for sharing!
Best wishes, Ronni
Comment Written 22-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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Thank you, Ronni, for the very kind remarks. They are most appreciated -- Craig