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Navel Gazing

The universe In my navel Where it all began From the mother of all mothers tongue tied to a tree naked No wool to pull over these eyes They're up here by the way Pondering the microcosm of a belly button The flora and the fauna Crazy when you think that By the sum of our parts We are outnumbered ten to one and Eve didn't even have a belly button How do ya' like them apples? 11/8/2017

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Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 12/12/2022 6:20:00 PM

OMG i am deeply in love with this! Frame it and send it to me please ;)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 12/12/2022 8:00:00 PM

Truth be told, I love this one too. <3<3<3

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/7/2020 1:01:00 PM

I wish you could hear me applauding this XXXXX Apple's Please will you read my poem Surreal Star's Maureen

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/7/2020 1:12:00 PM

Very clever use or wordplay I initially thought navy not naval Just wrote a poem called the good things in life and this inspired me to add another line Plz check it out

Anil Deo

Date: 6/12/2020 9:57:00 AM

Yes, I read this before ... & one time I felt I better "SHUT UP." There is humor, but a sad humor ... OK, FAVING it for my Sis is a poet, writer, Naturalist, birder, dog-lover, people-lover ... (I could go on)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 6/12/2020 2:57:00 PM

I do have a very well developed sense of humour, it has kept me alive and sane. Thank you my friend! <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/22/2020 4:33:00 PM

Love your saucy punchy style ~ mixed messages with a dash of humor. Well penned, Maureen.

Jack Ellison

Date: 5/11/2018 5:59:00 AM

Brilliant, delightful, clever and all that!!! How come I don't read more of your stuff!!! Must correct that sweet Mo!!! XOX

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 5/11/2018 6:15:00 AM

Well maybe I'll pick one for you when I read yours in the morning ;) Thank s for checking it out, I thought you'd enjoy it. Big hugs! xomo <3

Craig Cornish

Date: 11/25/2017 7:43:00 AM

Refreshing to read a "thinkers" poetry, and one not afraid or unable to give it a face. You are among the few where more than one read or perhaps two or three create more angles each time.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/25/2017 8:30:00 AM

An incredible compliment Craig, thank you. I appreciate your use of the word angles, I believe I have a sculptor's brain-evident in the way I paint and wordsmith. A wonderful day to you! xomo :)

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 11/22/2017 12:05:00 PM

Oh my this is perfection, a sneaker. A sneaker is a poem that presents deep message overlayed with humour. You are the queen of sneakers my sis.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/22/2017 12:36:00 PM

I like that! I thought you'd appreciate this one sis :) xomo!

David Bose

Date: 11/16/2017 9:55:00 AM

I couldn't resist the title, then found myself debating whether I should giggle or scratch my head in deep thought. Nice job, once again! Dave

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/16/2017 11:21:00 AM

Tee hee :) Thank you David!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2017 3:25:00 PM

very very fun and interesting write, Maureen! the title alone grabs us!!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/15/2017 4:04:00 PM

Thank you Andrea :) I had a hoot writing it, was afraid I'd wake up the honey giggling in bed ;p xomo!

Anna Hopper

Date: 11/11/2017 12:38:00 PM

Wait she didn’t!? lol! Great write!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/11/2017 6:04:00 PM

Giggles! Thank you Anna! :) xomo

James Swartz

Date: 11/11/2017 3:33:00 AM

Maureen this is so original. So clever. So great! You made me laugh and think deeply all in one poem. You never disappoint.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/11/2017 6:50:00 AM

Thank you so much James :) xomo!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/10/2017 11:33:00 PM

I feel I am being tempted to eat an apple!!! Loved this!!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/11/2017 6:49:00 AM

Thank you Arthur!! xomo!

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 11/10/2017 12:41:00 PM

Button schmutton. I want my rib back!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/10/2017 12:52:00 PM

LOL!!! ;p

James Inman

Date: 11/9/2017 3:20:00 PM

So very clever Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/10/2017 12:20:00 PM

Thank you James :) xomo!

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/9/2017 1:22:00 PM

Do I have a choice...Totally correct...the belly button is the lifeline... Hope the apples are sweet..

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/10/2017 12:16:00 PM

Sweetness to you too :) Thank You!

Mike Hauser

Date: 11/9/2017 12:59:00 PM

:0) Love it!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/10/2017 12:15:00 PM

Yabba dabba doo thank you! :)

Silent One

Date: 11/9/2017 9:03:00 AM

Thought provoking.... Lol at the end!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/9/2017 9:12:00 AM

Delighted you enjoyed :) Thank You!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/9/2017 7:20:00 AM

What a unique theme! Written in your patented fashion--brevity rules your lovely poems!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/9/2017 7:25:00 AM

What a wonderful thing to say Vijay Thank You so much! <3

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/9/2017 4:17:00 AM

Ha! I just love your last line, hilarious! I wonder if the Lord didn't give Eve a belly button just for looks? This is a grand write my friend, I felt the intrigue all throughout this incredible poem, such a remarkable piece, Great Work!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/9/2017 7:07:00 AM

Giggle, why not? I hear you can get prosthetics for neutered pets ;p Thank you so much dear! Delighted you enjoyed :) xomo! <3