Ann Peck Poet Couplet

Fanciful

Why does the mind love those fanciful tales
of firey dragons and great dancing whales?
Easier to digest spurious tales gone awry
than to taste sweetness of questioning why.

January 27, 2022
Bite Size Poem #34
by Line Gauthier

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Janice Canerdy January 28, 2022 at 7:56 PM Thoughtful, expressive poem, Ann. Janice Ann Peck January 29, 2022 at 8:43 PM Thanks for your comments, Janice :)

Vijay Pandit January 27, 2022 at 12:35 PM Fanciful is easier--"why" not so much. Well said, Ann. Ann Peck January 29, 2022 at 8:44 PM Yes, but sometimes "why" is more interesting :) Thanks for commenting, Vijay.

L Milton Hankins January 27, 2022 at 11:36 AM Well, I find that they bring adventure to me I could not otherwise experience. Like, why do people like Superman and Spiderman? They can do things we only dream about doing, but never can actually do them. Good poem, Ann. Ann Peck January 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM Thanks, Milton. I agree~we need the fanciful to balance our lives. I've been accused of having an over-wrought imagination :)

Gary Radice January 27, 2022 at 10:58 AM Hi Ann - I would say it's all a matter of escape..but then firey dragons and great dancing whales reminds me of UK politicians. :) Cheers - Gary Ann Peck January 27, 2022 at 2:04 PM HaHa--US politicians, too! Good one, Gary :)

Tom Cunningham January 27, 2022 at 10:44 AM I suppose it gives our minds a break from our constant quest for knowledge Good luck in the contest Ann. Tom Ann Peck January 27, 2022 at 2:13 PM You're right, Tom, we do need to set our imaginations free to relax. Thanks for commenting.

Sam Kauffman January 27, 2022 at 10:40 AM Ah, the "why" Ann, nicely juxtaposed with the illusion and allurement of the fairytale. Well done. Best of all wishes for the contest. Blessings! Ann Peck January 27, 2022 at 2:23 PM I think sometimes the "why" is the most interesting part :) Thanks so much for your comments. Take good care!