John Watt Poet Monoku

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By the Book

By The Book 
(a monoku series)

someone once called me a walking dictionary     they must think i'm thick

i have been told that it has been said     i use the passive voice a lot

critics panned my book, "dearth"     it's okay, it means very little to me

...but thanks for your kind review of my book, "plethora"     it means a lot

...and for buying my new book, "omniscient"     it means more than you know

...i'm so glad you liked my epic poem "earth"     that means the world to me

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Line Gauthier October 14, 2022 at 5:05 AM Fun share ~ I like the way you string these together, John ~

Susan Ashley July 27, 2022 at 8:58 AM Dearest PoBro, I love your clever wit! Your poem brought a smile to my face that broadened with each verse. I so appreciate the way your wonderful mind works and the beautiful way your poem brings light-hearted warmth to my day! Thank you, for sharing your gift, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. your PS-PS

Jennifer Proxenos July 26, 2022 at 8:44 AM This is a different and unique write and very clever John my friend but you also thread it with wit making your write a creative string of humerus monokus Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Paghunda Zahid July 25, 2022 at 10:07 AM Hahaha these made me smile. What a great sense of humour you have... And by humour I mean "quality humour" John Watt July 25, 2022 at 10:18 AM Thank you Paghunda, I am very grateful you took the time to read and comment. It makes me happy knowing these made you laugh ~ John

Vladislav Raven July 22, 2022 at 2:17 PM Hi John, I loved reading this group of Monoku. This is definitely my laugh for today. Truly creative. I have become to love Monoku. I find them so hard to do, therefore I appreciate when they are done well. Have a wonderful evening ..... Mike. John Watt July 25, 2022 at 10:16 AM Mike, thank you for the blessing of your comment... I'm glad these could bring a smile ~ John

Robert Gorelick July 19, 2022 at 6:26 PM I fell into a book-making machine--I'm in a real bind! I'm an archeologist--my life is in ruins. David I really enjoyed your one liners. Robert John Watt July 19, 2022 at 10:26 PM Love your sense of humor, Robert! Thanks for dropping by and I'm glad you enjoyed these little tidbits ~ John

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2022 at 1:39 PM hey there, John, waiting for more poetry, man!! John Watt July 19, 2022 at 10:28 PM It seems I've been infected by a case of July dry, my friend

Susan Lawrence July 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM John, Love this and yes it brought a big smile to my face. You are the clever one ! Big hugs and blessings, Susan :) John Watt July 18, 2022 at 11:12 PM Susan, thank you for the big smile and big hug. Glad to know you enjoyed this. Hugs ~ John

Harry Horsman July 17, 2022 at 6:14 AM Love these, John, so clever. love a guy that goes by the book. John Watt July 18, 2022 at 11:11 PM LOL, Harry. Glad you enjoyed these. Hope all is going well with you. Cheer ~ John

Brian Sambourne July 15, 2022 at 3:17 PM Exceptionally clever, John, and so enjoyable on a day when Europe war news is so bleak. Be well. Brian John Watt July 16, 2022 at 11:08 AM Thank you for the visit Brian. I am glad it brought a smile ~ John

Bill Baker July 15, 2022 at 2:11 PM My first time at reading a series of Monokus John. I enjoyed the read, I needed something light to read today. Thank for sharing, Bill John Watt July 15, 2022 at 4:42 PM Thank you Bill. Before you came to Soup, I posted a weekly series called Monoku Monday to try to bring a lighthearted smile to the dreaded first day of the work week. Glad you enjoyed this.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 12, 2022 at 10:27 PM I don't know which of these hilarious lines I liked the best, John. I love them all! :D Evelyn John Watt July 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM Thank you for thinking these are hilarious, Evelyn. I appreciate the sweet comment.

Gershon Wolf July 12, 2022 at 9:11 PM Nice to see these one-liners again, John... Love the wryness!! ~ gw John Watt July 12, 2022 at 9:27 PM GW, can I have a little pastrami with that wry? Thanks for the wonderful support, my friend ~ jw

Laura Leiser July 12, 2022 at 3:38 PM Funny one liners, John! I love these witty comments! :) John Watt July 12, 2022 at 9:26 PM Thanks for reading and enjoying! I appreciate your comments very much, my friend!

Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2022 at 8:07 AM John, this is so cute! You are in touch with your humorous side. You are a walking dictionary indeed! John Watt July 12, 2022 at 10:31 AM Thank you, Kim!

Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2022 at 1:37 AM I always enjoy your Monoku series John. I have never mastered witty. Thank you for the humor. Blessings xxoo John Watt July 12, 2022 at 9:48 AM Glad I can bring a smile, Connie. Thank you for your uplifting comment and presence.

Michael Tor July 11, 2022 at 12:54 AM John your funny bone was somehow triggered in these well thought and creative humorous writings. I hope everyone had a smile when finished reading, I surely had one, and I thank you for it... John Watt July 12, 2022 at 9:47 AM Michael, that's my hope, to bring a smile. There's enough going on in the world that has the opposite effect. Thanks for your friendly comment ~ John

Terry Flood July 10, 2022 at 4:11 PM Clever one liners, John. ‘Plethora’ is my deffo favorite. Terry John Watt July 10, 2022 at 9:37 PM Thanks for letting me know, Terry. I appreciate the visit and comment. John

Michelle Faulkner July 10, 2022 at 4:11 PM Oh boy, does this mean your monoku series is back? I hope so, they are always good for a smile, I think the 'passive' voice one is my favorite, probably because I am that way too (maybe, once in a while, not a lot, I don't know) Hope you are enjoying your Sunday~ John Watt July 10, 2022 at 9:36 PM Sorry, i don't think Monday monokus will be coming back, but thank you for remembering them fondly. Loved your comment, I'm afraid the passive voice line was somewhat autobiographical. My first draft was "I guess I suppose I apparently use passive writing habits". Thanks for relating to that.

Sara Kendrick July 10, 2022 at 2:36 PM Enjoyed reading your monoku series. Way to go with the published book. Sara John Watt July 10, 2022 at 3:36 PM Thanks Sara, but the book writing is fictional. I appreciate the visit. Hope you are doing well.

Jim Slaughter July 10, 2022 at 12:57 PM This is writing at its best, John. Thoroughly enjoyable read. John Watt July 10, 2022 at 9:38 PM Thank you for the wonderfully supportive feedback, Jim!

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2022 at 12:02 PM wow those are good. Are they originals?? Not ones you got online? If so, you did AWESOME. John Watt July 10, 2022 at 9:32 PM hmm, only my hairdresser knows for sure

Regina Mcintosh July 10, 2022 at 2:40 AM Bookishness always inspires my heart and reminds me how much I love words. Your words are a inspiration and enlightenment. Love them. God bless you. Love, Gina John Watt July 10, 2022 at 3:40 PM Thank you dear one. Words and books are our stock and trade, aren't they? Great to hear from you - enjoy your Sunday. God bless ~ John