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pontification plus narcissism ~whoa mule.... self-forgetfulness pontification [-'kaSH?n] DEFINITION noun form of pontificate pontificate [pontificate] VERB express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic. "he was pontificating about art and history" synonyms: hold forth · expound · declaim · preach · lay down the law · [more] (in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass. NOUN (in the Roman Catholic Church) the office or tenure of pope or bishop.

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/4/2021 7:51:00 PM

Another winner! That "whoa mule" phrase is perfect for the piece. Pomposity of expression + self love narcissism certainly need restraining. A fine write indeed. Cheers Brian

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/6/2021 4:42:00 AM

Brian, Thanks for the visit to my page. I appreciate the time spent here. I am glad that you liked the expression "whoa mule". My father used that many times in his life. He ploughed one as a boy, teen, young man, and a newly married man so he understood their nature and turned it around to describe many scenes. He let me plough a mule once or twice so that I would know what it was like. It was just a short distance each time. LOL..My nephew fell down and the mule dragged him. LOL. Sara

Constance La France

Date: 1/21/2021 4:52:00 PM

Sara, I like your senryu, until we can look beyond ourselves we are empty _Constance

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/22/2021 2:06:00 PM

Constance, Thanks for your kind review. Yes, we have to have a purpose in life besides self. Sara

David Byrne

Date: 1/21/2021 4:42:00 PM

Love it!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/22/2021 2:04:00 PM

David, Glad you loved it. Sara

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/21/2021 3:08:00 PM

Hi Sara, Good message and quote. Excellent job. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/22/2021 2:02:00 PM

Alexis, Your presence at my page is always uplifting. Sara

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/21/2021 6:42:00 AM

Thanks for your words of wisdom, both warning and admonishing against narcissism. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. God bless you.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/21/2021 11:51:00 AM

Beata, Sometimes we do get wrapped up in ourselves and the bow that is made isn't pretty. Thanks for the visit. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/20/2021 2:17:00 PM

Great job here, Sara. What a nutty narcissistic world it is!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/20/2021 3:41:00 PM

Andrea, Just a little question in my head about the meaning of word and viola' a senryu. Thanks for the visit. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/20/2021 1:35:00 AM

Perfect. And very intelligent. ~~

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/20/2021 4:10:00 AM

Victor, Thanks for the kind review. Sara

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/19/2021 9:39:00 PM

Such strength in your words Sara, great Senryu. Stay Safe. Harry

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/20/2021 4:07:00 AM

Harry, I hope you and yours are safe as well. Maybe not much longer before we can once again resume somewhat of our old lives. Sara

Judy Ball

Date: 1/19/2021 1:59:00 PM

This is really good. Gave me a smile. I do so agree. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/19/2021 2:49:00 PM

Judy, Thanks. SK

Ryan J. Mccabe

Date: 1/19/2021 12:39:00 PM

This piece puts me in mind of a line from the great rock band Genesis' [w/ Peter Gabriel as lead vocalist] called Supper's Ready. The line is "Narcisus, a flower?" It gives me a knowing grin, thank you my friend and fellow poet.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/19/2021 2:46:00 PM

Ryan, That line from the song is a winner for sure. Your visit to my page and leaving such a fine review delighted me. Sara

Jan Allison

Date: 1/19/2021 11:59:00 AM

love it Sara!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/19/2021 2:32:00 PM

Jan, Delighted that you do. Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/19/2021 11:37:00 AM

I believe we live in an epidemic world full of narcissism. Its a sign of the times and I pray that we realize it never works in the end, only selfless love brings about healing and acceptance. Thank you for sharing your truth dear Sara. Be well, stay strong, in these difficult times, its becoming all to important to remember our brothers and our sisters. thank you

Sara Kendrick
Date: 1/19/2021 2:23:00 PM

Mystic, I have also noticed this and I know there are more people but in ratio I believe this ill is much more prevalent than years ago. I also wonder why? Your kind review is encouraging. Sara