Saturday, August 2, 2008

Playing The Fool

Photo: Edward S. Gault
Pictured: Karen A. Gault

For One Single Impression Prompt: Folly

1.He was the town fool
xx Then he went on a journey
xx -returned a hero.

2. Other kids teased her,
xxShe was always the last picked
xx-later, got Nobel.

3. He stole millions,
xxBankrupted the company
xx-got "Man of the Year"

4. On Stage he told truth
xxAs people split sides laughing
xxx-many words bleeped out!
xxxx(for George Carlin R.I.P)

5. Once upon a time,
x x A kingdom lacked wisdom-O!
xx -made the fool their king.

6. The Professor said:
xxx"Foolish Civilizations
xxxxlive like kings, die fast".

Copyright 2008
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17 comments:

  1. maryt/theteachAugust 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    Edward I like these very much! The picture is adorable - of your daughter I assume. Thanks for the prompt... Mine will be up later today! :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 3, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    ..gracefully expressed intelligent verses,an imaginative prompt..many thanks indeed..

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    These are all wonderful, Edward! I especially enjoyed the one for George Carlin. Even though I prefer language without profanity, the way he dropped Truth on you through his comedic stylings was brilliant! Baby Boomer that I am, I still remember hearing him for the first time, and I'm sorry he has left us.

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  4. RavenAugust 3, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    A wonderful series full of humor and truth. Go George Carlin. He'll be missed, though luckily he left a huge legacy behind for us to treasure.

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  5. me ann my cameraAugust 3, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    All wonderful! Having the last laugh in number two is my favourite!

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  6. Tumblewords:August 3, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    Thanks for the prompt, kind sir! I enjoyed your work and the adorable photo!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks for the prompt this week. It was great to read through your humorous takes-- my post turned so dark I needed a good laugh.

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  8. SandyCarlsonAugust 3, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    I love the irony of the first piece, Edward! Thanks for leading us along this week.

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  9. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 4, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    Every pithy comment is priceless. A blot of seriousness streaked with humour! Wonderful!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Incredible pieces. I enjoyed reading those.

    Thanks for the prompt.

    yellowed piece of paper

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  11. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    Oh, I did enjoy these. Great photo, too.

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  12. Patois42August 5, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    These really are fabulous, and the photo is wonderful. Thanks not only for a great prompt but for your own foolishly wonderful poems.

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  13. DeLiAugust 6, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    oh i need this, lots!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 6, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    Thanks for "Folly" Edward. All four are great! I too favor the second.

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  15. Kathie BrownAugust 7, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Each one is a nugget of wisdom. I had a hard time with this prompt at first but finally got inspired. You had no trouble at all, I see. These are all very good! It's been very interesting to see what others have done with this prompt. The poetry is all over the place!

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  16. storytellerAugust 8, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    What wonderful ‘twists’ of fortune reminding us how what seems foolish to some … isn’t. I thoroughly enjoyed the prompt itself, each of your colorful responses … and actually played twice this week: once on each blog . My OSI Week 23: Folly posts can be found here and here.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  17. Geraldine August 9, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    This is excellent! I wasn't inspired by this prompt but I certainly like what you've done with it here. Inspiring.

    www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

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