Boring

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Author's Notes on "Boring": This particular work is a "Senryu," which is an offshoot of the "Haiku" Japanese poetic form. In this instance, the theme is structured around a common aspect of human nature: When someone chooses to be a "Bore" or is "Boring." This Senryu consists of three lines of the classic 5-7-5 syllabication. However, instead of the expected "three unrhymed lines," I chose (under this author's discretion) to make an "a-b-a" simple rhyme sequence because: (1) I liked it that way, and (2) I thought it sounded much better. Enjoy it!! (Gary Bateman - September 28, 2014)

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/23/2015 10:36:00 AM

Yes, Gary I understand. Love to you and Ingrid...rajat

Gary Bateman
Date: 1/23/2015 3:09:00 PM

Hello Rajat My Friend, I see you are checking out my older poems from last year. This is very fine. This one, including most of the others, will appear in my first book later this Spring!! Best Wishes and Love to You and Your Family!! Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/29/2014 5:33:00 AM

words that echo beautifully

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/29/2014 2:34:00 PM

Like the "echo they are" Liam. Thanks much. Cheers, Gary

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/28/2014 7:43:00 AM

I like it, sometimes poetic rules are meant to be broken, and it worked well for you :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/28/2014 5:30:00 PM

Cas . . . Of course they are. If we followed the rules all of the time, where would all of us BE?? Great hearing from you again. I must check your poetry out and see what you've been up too. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 9/28/2014 6:47:00 AM

wise words indeed Gary:-) hugs Jan xxx

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/28/2014 6:52:00 AM

Hi Jan, I thought you might catch this one. I've started experimenting now with various formats. Much more to come. Thanks for you comment!! Cheers, Gary