Mark Toney Poet Bio

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6/18/2024 

 

First Place (shared) ~ Submitted to "Bio Poem Poetry Contest" sponsored by Eve Roper.

 

Inspiration for the title came from the phrase, "me oh, my oh,"  in Jambalaya, a song written and sung by Hank Williams, Sr.  He rhymes the phrase with "bayou," which he pronounces as "bio."

 

 

Me Oh My Oh on the Bio

Pops
Kind husband, vigilant father, loving son, mischievous brother
Brother of Lizard and Kippie-bombs
Lover of Khatabeak, Danbug and Benbot
Who feels joyful, happy and satisfied
Who fears giant Joro spiders, level 4 biohazards, and tsunamis
Who would like to see an end to mourning, outcry and pain
Resident of Fort Benjamin Hawkins, Georgia
Daddy


My wife sustains my life, leaves me always wanting more
Just love her sweet persistence, she’s the one that I adore
From her I get—action, main attraction, chain reaction
From her I get—kindness, love that binds us, to remind us

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 17, 2024 at 9:09 PM Beautiful, Mark. Carol, is all the things you mentioned and more... give her my. love.

Susan Ashley July 19, 2024 at 9:20 AM Dear Mark, I adore the loving and light-hearted spirit of your wonderful bio poem. So beautifully and gratefully expressed. It's a delight to know more about you, my dear poet friend. Congratulations for your win in Eve's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Mark Toney July 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM Thank you, dear Susan. Your comments are always so gracious and kind. Congratulations, too, on your win in Eve’s contest. Your “Lyrical Daydreamer” was a delight to read.

Sara Kendrick July 14, 2024 at 7:31 AM Ahh!! Good to learn a few delights in your life. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K Mark Toney July 14, 2024 at 8:54 AM Thank you for your thoughtful congratulations, Sara. I enjoyed your family-oriented “A Bio Of Me.” Write on!

Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2024 at 9:30 PM Love your creative bio, Mark. It has a cool vibe and your wife sounds amazing Mark Toney July 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM Yes she is. Thank you for your cool comment, Wordwarrior Miller! Your “BIO POEM -edited” was a delight to read too. :)

thriveni c mysore July 12, 2024 at 2:08 AM Honored to know you dear happy poet. Nice poem. Happy writing. Mark Toney July 12, 2024 at 7:35 AM Hi, Thriveni. Thank you for your gracious comment.

Martin Challender July 11, 2024 at 11:20 PM Great title, enjoyed this Mark, well done! Mark Toney July 12, 2024 at 7:33 AM Thank you, Martin. I enjoyed your “This Is Me - autobiographical verse” too. :)

Nette Onclaud June 23, 2024 at 8:39 PM the better to know you, mark! on point Mark Toney June 23, 2024 at 11:47 PM Thank you for the encouraging comment, Nette!

Andrea Dietrich June 23, 2024 at 9:39 AM Love seeing your bio. These are all so interesting to see from the members Mark Toney June 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM Thanks, Andrea. It really is cool seeing all of the different bios. :)

Jack Horne June 22, 2024 at 6:15 AM lovely bio with a lot of love & humour in it. Thanks for the place in your Eurovision contest & for the info (I was never quite sure if the bearded lady was a man...) Mark Toney June 22, 2024 at 8:27 AM Thank you for your gracious comment, Jack. I appreciate your support of my Eurovision contest with your succinct entry ;)

Paul Willason June 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM Creatively and cleverly put together Mark...an entertaining and heart-warming read. Mark Toney June 18, 2024 at 11:51 PM You’ve brightened my day, Paul, with your kind encouragement.

Benjamin Bartley June 18, 2024 at 10:45 PM Awesome BIO! Sounds like it's good to be you. Mark Toney June 18, 2024 at 10:51 PM Sometimes ;) Thanks for the “awesome.”