Poetry Forum

Just a casual bear swim

That’s all

Christmas tree possessions have been
reported to the council’s exorcism department

Bound to fall

How to look like a bellend when
receiving a platonic hug

Don’t call

Celebrate your pet with a handcrafted wooden carving
Likes yellow mustard and Jethro Tull.

My son’s work treats its employees to
Mall of America Day.

Yet again that oaf has destroyed
the nativity.

Hi there.

My fave bit is the closing couplet, which I think is great.

Cheers,
John

I don't fully understand every line, but I like the way it floats from beginning to end. What I'm picking up is a commentary on the consumption that Christmas brings, but you also seem to be saying more than that. I see you have posted 300+ times, but I don't remember you (sorry). It must have been a while.

I love your avatar.

Some great snippets here. Fragments of dystopia.

This is someone's alter ego, is it not? The dark side, perhaps.

Howdy, stranger.

David

Thanks guys.

John,

Yes I try to use 'oaf' as often as I can, a great word.

Hey Caleb,

Yes, it has in a way, been a long while!

What I'm picking up is a commentary on the consumption that Christmas brings

You are correct sir. But there is another element to it, to which I'll explain.

Howdy David,

This is someone's alter ego, is it not?

Quite possibly, but really much simpler. The clue is in the title.

I was scrolling through Facebook and grabbed a few key phrases, embellished them, and voila! Really a 'found poem'

Cheers
TS

It is what it it is but it sure aiyn't poetry
Tony

Tony,

It is what it it is but it sure aiyn't poetry

Ever heard of the cut-up technique? The Dadaists used it, Burroughs popularized, Bowie used it... To me that's what 'found' poetry is. I enjoy it, it's fun.

BUT if it isn't poetry to you, then it isn't. Each to their own.

Cheers
TS

I always enjoy found poetry, it's a fascinating thing. That last line though, what a gift!

I found my cock the other day, does that make it found cock-art?

Tony

ton321 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:54 am

It is
what it
it is
but it sure
aiyn't poetry

I found
my cock
the other day
does that make it found

cock-art

Hmmmm...

see, poetry is easy