Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Free verse

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 December 12, 2022 at 6:20 PM OMG i am deeply in love with this! Frame it and send it to me please ;) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 12, 2022 at 8:00 PM Truth be told, I love this one too. <3<3<3

Christopher Flaherty August 7, 2020 at 1:01 PM I wish you could hear me applauding this XXXXX Apple's Please will you read my poem Surreal Star's Maureen Christopher Flaherty August 7, 2020 at 1:12 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 June 12, 2020 at 9:57 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 Pigeon Tart June 12, 2020 at 2:57 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 April 22, 2020 at 4:33 PM Love your saucy punchy style ~ mixed messages with a dash of humor. Well penned, Maureen.

Jack Ellison May 11, 2018 at 5:59 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 Pigeon Tart May 11, 2018 at 6:15 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 November 25, 2017 at 7:43 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 Pigeon Tart November 25, 2017 at 8:30 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 November 22, 2017 at 12:05 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 Pigeon Tart November 22, 2017 at 12:36 PM I like that! I thought you'd appreciate this one sis :) xomo!

David Bose November 16, 2017 at 9:55 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 Pigeon Tart November 16, 2017 at 11:21 AM Tee hee :) Thank you David!

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2017 at 3:25 PM very very fun and interesting write, Maureen! the title alone grabs us!!! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 15, 2017 at 4:04 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 November 11, 2017 at 12:38 PM Wait she didn’t!? lol! Great write! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM Giggles! Thank you Anna! :) xomo

James Swartz November 11, 2017 at 3:33 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 Pigeon Tart November 11, 2017 at 6:50 AM Thank you so much James :) xomo!

Arthur Vaso November 10, 2017 at 11:33 PM I feel I am being tempted to eat an apple!!! Loved this!!! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 11, 2017 at 6:49 AM Thank you Arthur!! xomo!

Lim'Rik Flats November 10, 2017 at 12:41 PM Button schmutton. I want my rib back! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:52 PM LOL!!! ;p

James Inman November 9, 2017 at 3:20 PM So very clever Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thank you James :) xomo!

Arturo Michael November 9, 2017 at 1:22 PM Do I have a choice...Totally correct...the belly button is the lifeline... Hope the apples are sweet.. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:16 PM Sweetness to you too :) Thank You!

Mike Hauser November 9, 2017 at 12:59 PM :0) Love it! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM Yabba dabba doo thank you! :)

Silent One November 9, 2017 at 9:03 AM Thought provoking.... Lol at the end! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 9, 2017 at 9:12 AM Delighted you enjoyed :) Thank You!

Vijay Pandit November 9, 2017 at 7:20 AM What a unique theme! Written in your patented fashion--brevity rules your lovely poems! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 9, 2017 at 7:25 AM What a wonderful thing to say Vijay Thank You so much! <3

Russell Sivey November 9, 2017 at 4:17 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 Pigeon Tart November 9, 2017 at 7:07 AM Giggle, why not? I hear you can get prosthetics for neutered pets ;p Thank you so much dear! Delighted you enjoyed :) xomo! <3