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

Date: 1/28/2022 7:56:00 PM

Thoughtful, expressive poem, Ann. Janice

Ann Peck
Date: 1/29/2022 8:43:00 PM

Thanks for your comments, Janice :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2022 12:35:00 PM

Fanciful is easier--"why" not so much. Well said, Ann.

Ann Peck
Date: 1/29/2022 8:44:00 PM

Yes, but sometimes "why" is more interesting :) Thanks for commenting, Vijay.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 1/27/2022 11:36:00 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
Date: 1/27/2022 2:21:00 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

Date: 1/27/2022 10:58:00 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
Date: 1/27/2022 2:04:00 PM

HaHa--US politicians, too! Good one, Gary :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/27/2022 10:44:00 AM

I suppose it gives our minds a break from our constant quest for knowledge Good luck in the contest Ann. Tom

Ann Peck
Date: 1/27/2022 2:13:00 PM

You're right, Tom, we do need to set our imaginations free to relax. Thanks for commenting.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/27/2022 10:40:00 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
Date: 1/27/2022 2:23:00 PM

I think sometimes the "why" is the most interesting part :) Thanks so much for your comments. Take good care!