Sunday, July 12, 2009

Thinkers And No Brainers

Alone in classroom,
Working problems afterschool
-achieved honor roll.

Senator has fling,
Throws away wife and children
-argentine soulmate.

Man sitting on rock,
gazes both out and inward,
-rodin's masterpiece.

Thinker works problem,
Then falls asleep at her desk
-behold light comes.

Poet thinking hard,
Struggles for magnum opus
-totally futile.

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One Single Impression: Thinking
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16 comments:

  1. anthonynorthJuly 12, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    Excellent as usual, though I like the middle one best.

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  2. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 12, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    For some strange reason, I thought of "Alice in Wonderland" and the griffin on the rock! The dodo seemed to be floating around too! And did I see the White Rabbit rush by?
    Clever mix of seriousness and wry humour!

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  3. SandyCarlsonJuly 12, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Thinking is work, but the return on our efforts doesn't always come.

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  4. Sherri B.July 12, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    These were all wonderful! I especially liked the senator one...clever. :~)

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  5. The Dark LordJuly 12, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Ah! wonderful! Enjoyed the different scenarios.. The last was quite striking! :)

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  6. spacedlawJuly 12, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Thinking too hard might scare the thought away, you know?

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  7. spacedlawJuly 12, 2009 at 11:14 AM

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  8. MaggieJuly 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I would say you had five nails and each hit right on the head.

    Great reading.

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  9. gautami tripathyJuly 12, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Like the thoughts in here!

    that thin line

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  10. Geraldine July 12, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    You've spoken many truths here Edward. Great takes on the prompt.

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  11. Nara MaloneJuly 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    You made me think hard on this one. The last one spoke loudest to me.

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  12. Tumblewords:July 12, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    vivid series of thought!

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  13. JimJuly 13, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Edward, I would title your collection Headline News and the Rest.
    Did you ever go to sleep at your computer? Mrs. Jim and I both have. Little Known Poet Sleeps at the Keyboard.
    I liked your approach here, definitely a lot of thinking done.
    ..

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  14. Amias (ljm and liquidplastic)July 14, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    You never cease to amaze me with your raw and enlightened poetry. The last one had me rolling on the floor laughing --- thank you.

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  15. Patois42July 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    "Totally futile"? I protest it ain't so.

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  16. gabrielleJuly 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Loved the last two. Most revelations come in a relaxed between the worlds state...or so I've heard. Unfortunately, I'm plodding with the herd in the last verse.

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