I Am Anaya Poet Clerihew

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1479 Poetry Contest
Sponsor Brian Strand
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 “Life is not a problem to be solved, nor a question to be answered. Life is a mystery to be experienced.” —Alan Watts

Clerihew Alan Watts

Minister in England, professor of philosophy, Alan Watts
elusive and mystical storyteller connected all ephemeral dots
Pre-eminent interpreter of Eastern thought and religion
Yells “exactly!” as I dose off, awaking me, irks just a smidgen

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Duke Beaufort June 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM Anaya, well said. Sounds like he knew how to live. If one can make it as a professor, that’s pretty smart! Sending smiles from a non-aristocrat! Doesn’t mean I don’t respect some very smart people! I Am Anaya August 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM There are many of them to respect, I'll post a video of his, "Mind Over Mind" self-improvement, Grace & paradox...he says what we call self-improvement isn't really self-improvement, he'll explain it! lol. Ty!👍

Victor Buhagiar June 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM You seem to know a lot about the man. Don't let him frighten you though. I Am Anaya June 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM I listen on Sunday morning, on YouTube after the Jesus Christ show, Niel Sevadra as Jesus! Both are my favorite. Blessings

Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2026 at 1:15 AM I don't know of this guy but I don't know much about England's famous people. Just ones like Mr Bean. Haha. I used to show Merry Xmas Mr Bean to my ESL students. Everyone loved it. Funniest thing ever!! I really like your punchline on this poem about Alan Watts I Am Anaya June 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM I'll post a video of his, his voice is really soothing & not monotonous in any way. playful, and measured manner. Ty, Andrea! I love Mr Bean. Your ESL students are smart, he's a genius! ,)

Alison A Smith June 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM Now that was a really fun read. I would be irked a smidgen if awoken from a dose. I Am Anaya June 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM Ty, Alison for your fun comments....it's all true, happens every time I listen to his seminars on my pocket radio Lol.