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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 Date: 10/14/2022 5:05:00 AM Fun share ~ I like the way you string these together, John ~ Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 7/27/2022 8:58:00 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 Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/26/2022 8:44:00 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 Login to Reply

Paghunda Zahid Date: 7/25/2022 10:07:00 AM Hahaha these made me smile. What a great sense of humour you have... And by humour I mean "quality humour" Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/25/2022 10:18:00 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 Date: 7/22/2022 2:17:00 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. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/25/2022 10:16:00 AM Mike, thank you for the blessing of your comment... I'm glad these could bring a smile ~ John

Robert Gorelick Date: 7/19/2022 6:26:00 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 Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/19/2022 10:26:00 PM Love your sense of humor, Robert! Thanks for dropping by and I'm glad you enjoyed these little tidbits ~ John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/19/2022 1:39:00 PM hey there, John, waiting for more poetry, man!! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/19/2022 10:28:00 PM It seems I've been infected by a case of July dry, my friend

Susan Lawrence Date: 7/18/2022 10:30:00 AM John, Love this and yes it brought a big smile to my face. You are the clever one ! Big hugs and blessings, Susan :) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/18/2022 11:12:00 PM Susan, thank you for the big smile and big hug. Glad to know you enjoyed this. Hugs ~ John

Harry Horsman Date: 7/17/2022 6:14:00 AM Love these, John, so clever. love a guy that goes by the book. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/18/2022 11:11:00 PM LOL, Harry. Glad you enjoyed these. Hope all is going well with you. Cheer ~ John

Brian Sambourne Date: 7/15/2022 3:17:00 PM Exceptionally clever, John, and so enjoyable on a day when Europe war news is so bleak. Be well. Brian Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/16/2022 11:08:00 AM Thank you for the visit Brian. I am glad it brought a smile ~ John

Bill Baker Date: 7/15/2022 2:11:00 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 Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/15/2022 4:42:00 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 Date: 7/12/2022 10:27:00 PM I don't know which of these hilarious lines I liked the best, John. I love them all! :D Evelyn Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/15/2022 4:43:00 PM Thank you for thinking these are hilarious, Evelyn. I appreciate the sweet comment.

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/12/2022 9:11:00 PM Nice to see these one-liners again, John... Love the wryness!! ~ gw Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2022 9:27:00 PM GW, can I have a little pastrami with that wry? Thanks for the wonderful support, my friend ~ jw

Laura Leiser Date: 7/12/2022 3:38:00 PM Funny one liners, John! I love these witty comments! :) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2022 9:26:00 PM Thanks for reading and enjoying! I appreciate your comments very much, my friend!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/11/2022 8:07:00 AM John, this is so cute! You are in touch with your humorous side. You are a walking dictionary indeed! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2022 10:31:00 AM Thank you, Kim!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/11/2022 1:37:00 AM I always enjoy your Monoku series John. I have never mastered witty. Thank you for the humor. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2022 9:48:00 AM Glad I can bring a smile, Connie. Thank you for your uplifting comment and presence.

Michael Tor Date: 7/11/2022 12:54:00 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... Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2022 9:47:00 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

Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/10/2022 4:11:00 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~ Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 9:36:00 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.

Terry Flood Date: 7/10/2022 4:11:00 PM Clever one liners, John. ‘Plethora’ is my deffo favorite. Terry Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 9:37:00 PM Thanks for letting me know, Terry. I appreciate the visit and comment. John

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/10/2022 2:36:00 PM Enjoyed reading your monoku series. Way to go with the published book. Sara Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 3:36:00 PM Thanks Sara, but the book writing is fictional. I appreciate the visit. Hope you are doing well.

Jim Slaughter Date: 7/10/2022 12:57:00 PM This is writing at its best, John. Thoroughly enjoyable read. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 9:38:00 PM Thank you for the wonderfully supportive feedback, Jim!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/10/2022 12:02:00 PM wow those are good. Are they originals?? Not ones you got online? If so, you did AWESOME. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 9:32:00 PM hmm, only my hairdresser knows for sure

Mark Massey Date: 7/10/2022 8:19:00 AM This is very “punny” John, truly enjoyed! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 9:39:00 PM Glad you enjoyed this, Mark. Thanks for the visit ~ John

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/10/2022 2:40:00 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 Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2022 3:40:00 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