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The Dilettante Diaries: Freshwater

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The Dilettante Diaries: “Freshwater” This is how it begins Opposite side of the chequered board Black and White, a game to win The 50 Move Rule flirts consequences of a burning mind Through windows Freshwater is now lapping at his shores She calls his bluff Menu: Sardinian he’s a soft Diamond in the Rough Two travellers - A Writer and another Writer change course, Two travellers on a journey turn around, tack inwards towards the other change the plot, rhyme and verse Freshwater The 50 Move Rule flirts consequences of a burning mind Opposite side of the chequerboard This is how it begins Black and White, a game to win No Deer in the Cross Lights She smiles He grins Freshwater Lunch and a swim (Lovejoy-Burton/September, 2018) "Slow Air", Still Corners https://youtu.be/h10-Q4vJGVY 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty-move_rule 2. Pilu, Freshwater

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Rob Levasseur

Date: 12/21/2020 11:49:00 AM

Super cool and interesting title. I am late to the dance; however, I must say I enjoyed this introduction to an obvious saga. It was revealing enough to make me work for its meaning, one I'm still not sure I correctly gathered--nor will I reveal my ideas to you, dear poet, as to me it would sullie the effort in part, and has always been told to me from a young age not to impart your own meaning onto poetry, for it has itself, its own meaning. One to be earned by the eager reader in us all.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 12/23/2020 1:51:00 PM

He was too busy watching me to worry about the shark/s circling. I replaced "professor" with writer, although he is a writer as well - but not of fiction. Two minds diametrically opposite. I scared him off, as I do most. Regards, The Shark.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/5/2018 11:00:00 AM

I agree w/Robert ... a brilliant dawn debut foray into "The Dilettante Diaries," LLJ! Your poetry is as soothing as a dip into the Côte d'Azur tropic waters. Such an enjoyable poem to read. Your talented pen illuminates the heart always. Stellar poetry. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 12/5/2018 11:53:00 AM

Thank you FR.

Robert Trezise Jr.

Date: 9/1/2018 6:36:00 AM

Brilliant and so much fun! Bob

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 9/1/2018 7:00:00 AM

...fortune favours the Brave...