David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

::Limited edition::

I’m a limited edition, when all is said and done 
Nothing special, only unique in a maze of humdrum 
Kill spiders for a pastime, coz I hate their beady eyes 
Watching me try to sleep, as they paralyse butterflies 

I’m a limited edition, pulling cobwebs from beams 
In great physical shape, yet mentally challenged it seems 
Guilty of every known sin, with mitigation of course 
They are all in my head, except when I use fatal force 

I’m a limited edition, preprogrammed to survive 
From one day to another, til next time I’m not revived 
Still it’s great to be alive, from a dead man’s point of view 
I certainly possess one, in a preserve this mind grew 

I’m a limited edition, my pets couldn’t care less 
Well possibly they do, but look up to me nonetheless 
Take me as you find me on any given occasion 
Whisper sweet nothings, I’m a sucker to soft persuasion 

I’m a limited edition, light Cola makes me cringe 
And hate drinking alcohol, unless going on a binge
Alas I cannot find god, he’s hidden away in reams
Leaving himself subjective, to idealistic extremes 

I’m a limited edition, playing Russian roulette 
Will even up the ante, fill the chamber, rig the bet
It’s a no brainer, literally speaking anyway 
With just sawdust to lose, all so easy to blow away 

By
David Kavanagh

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Terry Flood May 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM David Kavanagh laid bare (in the best possible taste, of course). I would say you have a much better grip on your own mind and reality than many which surely does indeed make you a limited edition. Congrats on POTD, David. Terry David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 3:19 PM Heya Terry, Temet nosce (know thyself) it’s probably more important than trying to know what makes others tick, yes my limited edition (was done in the best possible taste) as Kenny Everett used to say lol! Thanks for stopping by with fun comments and congrats, cheers

Deb M May 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM Belated Congrats on POTD “David John” your very clever Limited Edition!! Debx David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM Heya Deb, David J yes but not John, now there’s a limited edition hint on one of my middle names, Deb M hmmm! Lol, thanks so much for stopping by cheers David

Robert Gorelick May 13, 2024 at 10:35 AM It seems most of the fine books are out of print and are just a limited edition whereas most of the banal and hack writing are now in their tenth and eleventh printings. You're a limited edition and all the better for it! Congratulations on POTD! My best, Robert David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 11:45 AM Ain’t that the truth Robert, what’s happening to the western world, I’ll stick to my own limited edition, and keep an open mind on everything else going on around me, thanks so much for stopping by with congratulations, cheers David

Kim Rodrigues May 13, 2024 at 7:45 AM You are a limited edition. You are enough. Love that opening verse. Also the ending “with sawdust to lose.” I could say much about God, but won’t do it here. Your expression of feelings is okay with me. Great write, dear David! Congrats on POTD! David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 8:51 AM Thank you Kim, the way you worship God is honest and genuine of that I have no doubt, see my response to Anaya below about that line, I’m delighted you enjoyed my limited edition even the sawdust lol! Cheers David

Linda Alice Fowler May 13, 2024 at 7:16 AM I'll take limited editions any day David. They're quite valuable you know ;) Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :) David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 8:33 AM I guess they are Linda, me I’m no more valuable than the next man or woman, but as individuals we’re all limited editions, thanks so much for stopping by, cheers David

Victor Buhagiar May 13, 2024 at 2:25 AM My congrats on your POTD. A great tongue-in-the-cheek poem. David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:42 AM Tongue in cheek is a fair comment Victor, although layers of me are being exposed here, no facade, I feel life is truly fickle on a day to day basis, cheers David

Beryl Edmonds May 13, 2024 at 12:14 AM A great limited edition David, a humorous read. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:37 AM Heya Beryl, I’m delighted you see there is humour in this one, perhaps a little dark but it’s there nonetheless, such is life! Thanks for stopping by, cheers David

Christina Bowring May 12, 2024 at 11:17 PM Many congratulations David with POTD. This is a great read and so well written. Very clever poetic lines and unique. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing :):) David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:34 AM Heya Christina, I always love to hear the read went down well, and it is great to share life experience from a personal pov, rather than trying to influence others with some agenda, thank you so much for the wonderful critique, cheers David

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 12, 2024 at 6:24 PM Hello David, What a journey through the intricacies of self-awareness, acceptance, and defiance against societal norms. I loved how the imagery of battling spiders and embracing imperfections is revealing layers of vulnerability and resilience. Your artistic words echo the universal quest for meaning, identity, and purpose. Congratulations on being recognized as Poet of the Day; your voice is a rare gem amidst the noise, a testament to the power of authenticity in a world of conformity. - Blessings, Daniel David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:28 AM Thanks so much Daniel, we all need to be authentic to ourselves in this world of conformity, of course whilst obeying the law of the land, I’m so lucky to live in a democracy that allows freedom of expression, I really am vulnerable and resilient all at once, I think the juxtaposition in this one enhances that point beyond doubt, each day can be the breaking or making of me, high praise from you, cheers David

Paul Willason May 12, 2024 at 5:47 PM An entertaining, clever and engaging poem David....your creativity on display much to the delight of us readers. Great lines...skilfully executed work. Deserving POTD recipient. Take care my friend. David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM Thank you Paul, I’m delighted you found this one entertaining and engaging, makes my efforts all the more worthwhile, High praise! cheers David

Panagiota Romios May 12, 2024 at 4:57 PM Congratulations, David.. on a terrific win and getting poem of the day. Very dramatic and well penned! Celebrate your honour! Pangie Romios. David Kavanagh May 13, 2024 at 2:08 AM Thanks Pangie, I’m delighted with this one getting POTD, I think that drama naturally exudes when juxtaposing lines, well spotted my secret is out lol! Cheers David

Suzanne Delaney May 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM Congratulatiions. David on your POTD. Lots of great lines to savor and re read over, Cheers, SuZ David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM Thank you kindly SuZ, to get POTD after a little break from the soup was unexpected and uplifting all at once, I’m delighted you deem it worthy of some rereads, cheers David

I Am Anaya May 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM Back with congratulations on POTD! Traits of truth, best policy! "Alas I cannot find god, he’s hidden away in reams Leaving himself subjective, to idealistic extremes" your unique poetic view on life leaves this reader speechless. A huge Cheers! David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 1:18 PM Thanks so much for returning with congratulations Anaya, that particular line may seem controversial to some, but with so many extreme interpretations of texts in various religions, I think it’s justified, I’m delighted you see the bigger picture in that one, (to leave you speechless is high praise) cheers David

Bill Baker May 12, 2024 at 9:39 AM Telling it like it is for you, David. Good for you, and congratulations on your poem being chosen the POTD, my friend! Enjoy your special day of recognition! Bill David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:56 AM You are right Bill, this is purely my perspective and limited edition on life, we all have our own, thank you so much for stopping by with congrats, cheers David

Karen Jones May 12, 2024 at 8:41 AM What a creative potd congratulations David! David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:53 AM Heya Karen, I’ll take creative as high praise and bank it, you’re very kind, cheers David

Paula Goldsmith May 12, 2024 at 8:02 AM Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. I enjoyed reading your very creative "Limited edition" write again. Have A Wonderful/Blessed Weekend Writing Away With Your Win......... David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:52 AM Welcome back Paula, and thanks for the second read, always great to receive POTD honours, especially with this type of personal perspective on life, cheers David

Joseph May May 12, 2024 at 6:30 AM Congrats on POTD, Very nicely done David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM Thank you Joseph, I’m delighted with the honour and your visit, cheers David

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 12, 2024 at 6:21 AM Congratulations on your POTD honour, Dear David. Really enjoyed your poem - very distinct style - "Limited Edition" for sure. Best wishes ~ David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:42 AM Thank you Mala, for recognising my style as distinct, I always try write from my own pov, at least that way I’ll know if I’m lying to myself lol! Cheers David

Hilda Greenhough May 12, 2024 at 5:55 AM A very clever poem that well deserves POTD. Congratulations. David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:38 AM Heya Hilda, all about perspective, and trying to be honest with myself, cheers David

Tania Kitchin May 12, 2024 at 5:02 AM David, I enjoyed your limited edition poem, congratulations on POTD. David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM Thank you Tania, an extremely limited edition, for better no definitely worse lol! Cheers David

Lin Lane May 12, 2024 at 2:39 AM Poem of the Day, now I'd say that makes you a Special Edition. Congratulations, David. Deserving of another G & T. Cheers! David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 4:19 AM Heya Lin, A special edition for a day, yeah I’ll take it and thank my lucky stars, of course I’ll celebrate it with a Limited edition G&T later on, cheers David

Tom Cunningham May 12, 2024 at 12:50 AM Back with congratulations to you David on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your day. Tom David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 4:16 AM Thank you Tom, you’re the bearer of good news today, I’m humbled and delighted to achieve POTD honours, cheers David

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2024 at 11:20 PM You are indeed a one of a kind. I like your fun style. David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 4:14 AM Thank you Andrea, of course a lot of tongue in cheek here, but with some pretty serious undertones on perception on life, cheers David

I Am Anaya May 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM “I’m a limited edition, preprogrammed to survive From one day to another, til next time I’m not revived Still it’s great to be alive, from a dead man’s point of view I certainly possess one, in a preserve this mind grew” my favorite stanza, so raw, makes the reader feel your woes. You are a David Kavanagh special, definitely limited edition! David Kavanagh May 12, 2024 at 4:12 AM Thank you Anaya woes are never far away, always lurking and ready to pounce just like that spider, best we can do is try keep them at bay, whilst moving forward into the unknown, cheers David

Lin Lane May 11, 2024 at 1:40 PM David, you've never had hidden agendas in any of your poems, comments, and responses. I'd rather not think of you as a "Limited Edition" but as a "Special Edition." You never hesitate to defend a friend, clamp the jaws shut of a shark on the attack, and give your honest opinion... sometimes even when it's not asked for or appreciated. I'm grateful to call you my friend and my Monoku enlightener. Cheers to YOU.. and not with a light Cola! David Kavanagh May 11, 2024 at 2:11 PM Heya Lin, I’ll definitely skip on the light Cola, but say cheers over a Gunpowder G&T Im drinking right now, thanks for the kind acknowledgment and praise, not that I deserve it of course, I’ve definitely no agenda in this life other than get through it without killing too many spiders, your friendship is much appreciated and reciprocated, oh yeah and bring monokumania to the masses lol! Cheers David

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