Above All

hypothetical 
       absolutes with conviction

            hot air never falls





07/07/18

For Mick Talbot's
Senryu Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

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Gentry Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 5:46 PM
Ahhh so true! Congratulations on your win.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Everybody knows somebody ;) Thank You Susan! xomo
Roper Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Maureen, congratulations on your win ! hugs Eve
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Thank you Eve! :) xomo
Toney Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Congratulations on your win, Maureen. Brilliant write :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Thank you Mark! :)) xomo!
Gaul Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Following your earlier comments, it's kinda funny we both chose to use the words "above" and "all" in our Senyru offerings. Ironic since were both at the bottom. Congrats nonetheless. Namaste.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, nonetheless may have something there ;) a mighty long winners list, I didn't make it through them all as intended, I must head head your way now... (xomo!)
Pett Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Maureen with your very clever Senryu, as usual your writes tantalise my few brain cells but thoroughly enjoy reading them my friend. :))
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 7:58 AM
It's quality not quantity! Love the brain you got ;) You're awesome. Thank you Roy! xomo <3
Flower Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 5:45 AM
A well-deserved win, no wonder. Congrats Maureen.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM
You're so sweet! Thank you Moon Flower :) xomo!
Boreham Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 12:41 AM
:) Great write Maureen Mcgreavy ! Kindest Regards Paris-Maree
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 8:00 AM
Thank You Paris-Maree Boreham! :)) A lovely day to you! xomo
Gauthier Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 11:52 PM
Congrats on your win, Maureen.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 8:02 AM
Thank you Line :) xomo!
Haight Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 7:24 PM
A lot said with so few words, Maureen. Love it! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 7:57 PM
Thank you Sandra! :)) xomo!
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM
I remember this one. JUst back seeing it again from the winners' list side. congrats, Maureen.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 5:40 PM
You're awesome, thank you :)) (it is a long list) xomo!
Sietesantos Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Great philosophical piece, Maureen! Well done and congratulations on your win! Hugs. Pandita
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Thank you Pandita! A lovely weekend to you! :) xomo!
Ellison Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Great wordplay my dear Mo! LOL XOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Thank you my dear xomo <3
Johnson Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 7:35 PM
An ethereal sense of what we know we don't know. Makes one think of all the communication floating around in society. Good, bad, indifferent. You said so much with so little.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Thank you Robert :) xomo
Thomas Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Lolol well can't argue with that can they! Good morning Maureen ;)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Yeah, an argument would be a futile venture ;) Lovely day to you FJ! xomo
Warlov Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 4:34 PM
like politics of the stormy teacup.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 8:09 AM
Regardless of what the tea leaves say, yup, uh'huh.
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Profound!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:41 AM
Generous! ;) xomo <3
Teagan Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 2:22 PM
wow, that's a good one. Good point made in very few words, that takes talent.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:41 AM
This pony's one trick ;) Thank you Becca! xomo
Onclaud Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:37 AM
quilled with energetic flair... thanks for your comment , maureen.. huggs
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:38 AM
Thank you Nette! :)) xomo
Man Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 10:10 PM
A great short write with lines to ponder!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Thankya Lyric Man :) xomo!
Lawrence Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Says it all. Succinct. Pointy! Love it.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:57 PM
Everybody knows somebody who knows everything ;p Thank you Kevin! xomo
Gupta Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:46 PM
Your short poems never fail ... a nice read, Maureen ... thank you for liking my Rejoicing Past ...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:56 PM
As you never fail to deliver a smile to my face my friend xomo :))
Lawless Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 2:44 PM
Love the word play here Maureen....
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Thank you John :) xomo
Smith Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 12:41 PM
A winner, well done Maureen...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:54 PM
Well we shall see ;) thank you dear poet xomo!
Michael Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 10:39 AM
Up up and away...a little sweating before...but that's life...All the best Maureen
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Blood sweat tears and a whole lotta love ;) xomo!
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