Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle it ain’t.

So

no

I am

not a poet

Nor will I ever be

I know

No matter how

I lay the words out

centered or justified

I simply cannot justify

even trying because

I still don’t get Shakespeare

DiCaprio or otherwise

and my entire understanding of classical music

comes from Bugs Bunny, but

I do like the rhythm of words

and repetition and maybe one day,

historians will look back on what I’ve written and agree that,

if you stand back and squint, it looks kind of like a candlestick holder. Or a rocket.

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23 thoughts on “Reflections on a gift of watermelon pickle it ain’t.

  1. ….or a chess piece. Very creative and humorous. :)

  2. Deborah says:

    Or a hypodermic needle filled with an anesthetic.

  3. Kay Johnson says:

    Congratulations. You made me smile. Love it.

  4. Rebekah says:

    Hey, Bugs Bunny rocks the classics! Never forget that…ever. We must stand united against the ‘toons of the modern age which really aren’t cartoons…they’re more like…I can’t even say it.

  5. Zynro says:

    You sir have the uncanny talent to present humour in a simple yet almost perfect way.
    Well done.

    In other words, you’re a funny bloke. :D

  6. Rich Crete says:

    I have to admit I get a little choked up when I read something so romantic.

  7. I’m with you on learning about classical music from Bugs Bunny, as well as Opera.

  8. It kind of looks like a garden gnome with his arms outstretched!

  9. inkessence says:

    That is a poem right there! What a great start… very funny and honest, I like it!

  10. chrisdevoss says:

    You so are no Robert Frost, and I know Robert Frost…and I don’t like Robert Frost, so it’s a good thing you are no Robert Frost. I’m sorry…what was the question again?

  11. It’s as good as a lot of poetry I see these days, and more honest because it doesn’t take itself seriously.

    The amazing thing is that Mel Blanc was able to sing opera in character voice – not just one character voice, but two. Actually, classical music is alive and well – it’s called original movie scores and there’s a lot to know and to love there. (I still say the score for “Inception” should have won the oscar…)

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