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Mob Mentality

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If one were to say this poem is not a proper sonnet, I would have to agree! So why did I classify this as a sonnet? No it was not some Cornish idea, there is a second version of this poem, done up as a sonnet.

Oh yes, a bonus poem, on my site! If you read this poem, you are entitled to the bonus poem absolutely free, no strings attached!!! This is a limited time offer so act fast and collect your bonus poem, not to mention all the extras including fine art and photography!!!

This poem I can say is insonnety where as the bonus poem is indeed sonnety!

BONUS POEM

Thank you Marti!!!!!!

The years of prohibition The mobsters had no contrition They were a gang of thugs Lacking morality to judge If a poetess rose Simply stating humility thus opposed The Mob well, would not take to her goals In the ground thus the flower was to decompose She stood her position, so sound A parliament of owls she would not back down In full bloom, she shines in the heavens She heeds not the tongues below loading weapons The Tommy gun, the Chicago piano The seekers now all singing soprano!

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/10/2017 2:19:00 PM

Hello Arthur. The title caught my eye I have to admit. We see the humor and play especially with the ending. This was fun and a delight. It is actually a feel good entry in my opinion. That's just me. Rest easy Arthur because I also see the beauty side as well because that aspect comes through also. Well done in its entirety. Have a wonderful night.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2017 3:18:00 PM

Arthur, something about this makes me go Hmmmmm. Anyway, I surely enjoyed this and I am glad Seeker gave it a seven. That was sure sweet of him! Now let's see if I can find the real sonnet . Loved your phrasing "insonnety" I should borrow it to use when describing those who are not writing true sonnets. haha

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2017 3:18:00 PM

oh, it's the Bonus link. There I go then!

Niall Fulham

Date: 4/29/2017 5:06:00 PM

Hi Arthur , lovely sonnet , brought me back to all those gangster films I have watched and your sense of humour is great

Tim Smith

Date: 4/29/2017 12:16:00 PM

We need to water the flowers and dismantle the guns...nice poetry

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/29/2017 4:22:00 PM

ummmmm, or "we need to inebriate the Irish heart in us all with cheer, and dismantle the guns" Cheers!

Darren White

Date: 4/29/2017 5:44:00 AM

I've read both the sonnet and the un-sonnet at your website, and I liked especially comparing the two, which is possible in a way although they are completely different... it is intriguing.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/29/2017 4:20:00 PM

Thank you Darren, that was my insonnety at play!

Lin Lane

Date: 4/28/2017 7:53:00 PM

There's a scene in The Godfather that would work in these situations...ha.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/28/2017 10:59:00 PM

Some here are not fit for the Gods never mind fit to be fathers! LOL

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/28/2017 6:07:00 PM

Good word choices attacking the reader with their impact. This flows with rhythm and carries a powerful dark message of fear and pain equating to life. Emile.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/28/2017 11:00:00 PM

Thank you Emile, I rather liked the second version, the real sonnet version!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/28/2017 12:51:00 PM

Makes me want to go and sit and watch a film Arthur (but then again i usually fall asleep so will settle for your fabulous poem) I love the humour here too:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/28/2017 11:01:00 PM

Yes being almighty I am full of good will and humor!!!! :)

Chris Green

Date: 4/28/2017 7:22:00 AM

Back to the days of Capone, Floyd, Luciano and the boys. Brings up visions of Valentine's Day. A lot of red around that time. This was very cool, a little humor, a little history and a lot of good poetry.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/28/2017 11:02:00 PM

Thanks Chris, was fun to do!