David Kavanagh

D—Does nothing all day, but write annoying poems 
A—And this one’s no better, just bickers and moans
V—Vainglorious imbecile, should be locked in a cell
I—Indifferent to (senior members), oh boy he can tell
D—Downright irreverent, shows unbridled respect too

K—Keeps blaming his catholic upbringing, a major clue
A—Angering fellow members, by trying to get a laugh 
V—Voicing criticism if warranted, say something daft
A—A few like his dark humor, but most of the time don’t 
N—Nasty habit of innuendo, will he stop, no he won’t 
A—Authoritarian manipulators, they really get his goat
G—Good honest lying storytellers, what floats his boat 
H—He cannot rhyme this last line, except just to gloat

A—And finally some quotes, from my poem (do not disturb)
D—Definitely my favorite lines, yes they are quite superb
D—Do you want to know what heaven, is actually like 
E—Easy to answer, but first we must turn out the lights 
N—No you still can’t see it, maybe it’ll happen tonight 
D—Dream so good you never want to wake from, thats right 
U—(Unnatural selection) my first poem, this quote appears 
M—My intellect keeps me going, but my thoughts that I fear.
                           

Capture the Essence Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Margarita Lillico
18/01/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 3:47 PM
oh i wish i had thought of this idea David, very clever indeed:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Thanks Jan, I really just done it, to take the mic out of myself, not too hard for me, it was seemingly allowed, by Margarita, so was delighted to get a high placement cheers David
Goldsmith Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative and wonderful write. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Have a blessed day.......................
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 7:57 AM
Thanks Paula, it is quite tricky to do an Autobio poem, but delighted I did and got away with it, cheers David
Agustin Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 3:27 AM
Wow! congrats! Thanks for sharing this... "capturing the essence" of yourself through this acrostic autobio poem in your candid style. God bless you.
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 3:34 AM
Thank you so much Beata, it really is me in reality and jest, take myself with a pinch of salt, although I do take life serious, just some people I cannot, cheers David
Roper Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 7:03 PM
Wow, what a way to describe yourself, David, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 8:15 PM
Thanks you eve, made each line up as I went along, could’ve been much tougher on myself, but wanted to keep it light heartedly quaint, cheers David
Lillico  Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 2:58 PM
Thanks for participating! You self deprecating acrostic was a pure delight to read! Cheers! Margarita
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 3:11 PM
Heya Margarita, I honestly wasn’t sure if I could do an autobiographical one, but delighted I did, thank you so much for accepting my unorthodox entry, you showed great personality, and humor yourself in such a contest, I’m delighted with the high placement, cheers David
La France Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 1:19 PM
David, lol, why not write about yourself, wish I had thought of that, wonderful write and wonderful win _Constance
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 1:48 PM
Thanks so much Constance, I don’t really know anyone on the soup enough to do a whole poem on their name, so took a chance on roasting myself a bit, I’m delighted with the placement, cheers David
Hankins Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 11:22 AM
So, you pulled it off! Great job! I enjoyed reading this poem very much...but, let's admit it, it was a bit self-serving, eh?
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Thanks Milton I took a chance, wasn’t sure if you could do an auto, but I wouldn’t go as far as self serving, I really don’t take myself too seriously as you can see, but I take my writing serious I’m delighted with the placement, cheers David
Logan Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 2:15 PM
So, you're a poet who fears his own thoughts, as stated clearly in your last line. It's that fear of exposing something of ouselves that makes for great poetry. and this..."Good honest lying storytellers, what floats his boat/He cannot rhyme this last line, except just to gloat" You managed to create an oxymoron while calling yourself inept at rhyming with the word, 'boat,' although you did with panache and humor. I don't think this contest has been judged yet, so we shall see how it goes.
Logan Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 2:48 PM
and you do it well
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Thanks Jenna, oh my thoughts get so deep sometimes I have to stop myself thinking, I have a fascination with infinity, and also absolute voids, not morbid, just the utter incomprehension can for a split second overwhelm me, I’m just speaking logically, not spiritually here, I do love playing around with words though, cheers David
Krutsinger Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 4:54 AM
I do not this this is true at all my friend "A—A few like his dark humor, but most of the time don’t " - I did not even know your humor was dark until I read this and I do not believe it yet. It is not easy to write a self-acrostic though, and I applaud you!
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 5:36 AM
I’m definitely irreverent Caren, to reverence seekers, maybe darkish, I love black comedy, but when my mood gets low I can become very dark, sometimes it can make all the difference to a poem for the better, cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Love this David I took my favorite letters and lines entered it into my brain computer tocmake up my own writting pseudonym name and what i also stand for and id like to introduce you to AD . M . KAVANAG esquire
Flaherty Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 3:08 PM
I David indeed my friend case in point you kind Sir. Much like life itself you have to take the good with the bad but hopefully the good far outweighs the bad
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:56 PM
Yeah along with self -righteousness, but I’ll tell you there are some really great down to earth poets too, I’m getting to know as well cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:41 PM
At least you have a sense of humour and can laugh at yourself or don't take yourself to seriously. Which can not be said about those how shall we say remain nameless. We know who they are but i seriously doubt they do as pomposity and ignorance is bliss
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM
You already commented on it, before and after it got POTW it’s called (getting to know you) seems like ages ago
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Ha, now your talking, yeah I was having a go at myself, and some gaslighting on the soup, don’t have to name anyone, most of us know who they are, cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 2:25 PM
David was just reading your other comments mate. Congratulations which of your poems was chosen as POTW Sir id like to read it if i haven't already
Fowler Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 10:46 AM
I love the irreverence ;) Fine entry David! Linda
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM
Thanks Linda, its a trait of mine, but I always give respect where it’s due, cheers David
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Hee hee hee, guttural giggles here. Raising a glass to ya. Cheers! xomo
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 8:58 AM
I bet you are super Mo, a winner for sure if I’m not dumped out of the contest, ah no seriously congratulations on your POTW cheers David
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