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Odd Od Dodo

Idyllically Odylically Odd I Be Such is my nature It is who I be In an unnatural world Flapping upstream I am ruled by the Ods Not this man made dream Not a slave to the sway of society Long labelled weird but "in a nice way" I am apparently odd And so odd I will stay As I find more in common With birds and trees anyway For like feathers and leaves I am Swayed by the breeze Roots in the earth Love of nature my wings Beauty surrounds me I live it every day Yes idyllic And odd Like a Dodo I be Being an Od bird is okay with me (even if that means going extinct) 17.05.12 Composed for Broken Wings' Form O-Only One Contest

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 2/7/2019 10:12:00 AM

Enjoying your poems Maureen. I used to write in this type of visual style. Though I have changed I still enjoy seeing these kinds of poems, and of course reading them. Like looking at a painting, when far away, you see the shape. The control of the canvas and a balanced composition. Then when getting closer, close enough to read, you receive the double enjoyment of the composition of the words. Thanks Maureen

Jeff Connelly
Date: 2/8/2019 1:45:00 AM

My shape poems are long forgotten. I was even trying to write cubistically. I really only remembering one that worked.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/7/2019 1:33:00 PM

I do treat the screen like a page like a canvas, to the point of distraction ;) I hope you consider posting some of your shape poetry.

Susan Jeavons

Date: 1/11/2019 10:25:00 PM

I love the playful feel of this poem Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 1/12/2019 7:44:00 AM

Thank you Susan! :) xomo

Stark Hunter

Date: 8/9/2018 12:16:00 PM

Love this one! I can definitely relate. Great art here!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/9/2018 1:36:00 PM

Ah! Another Od soul ;) Cheers and thank you! xomo

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/5/2018 5:18:00 PM

I love everything about this write Maureen. It has been the highlight of my night. 10 out 7. Especially these lines in particular. Not a slave to the sway of society Long labelled weird but in a nice way I am apparently odd AND SO ODD I WILL STAY. Brilliant Love this piece so glad I clicked on your best poems. Personally I thinks its odd to want to be a Sheep rather than a Shepherd.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/5/2018 8:04:00 PM

Aw thank you so much Christopher! I think I needed to reread that ;) I am an Od odd girl. I soup mailed ya.

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 7/5/2018 5:20:00 PM

It inspired me to be better so I rewrote the poem you said you liked of mine called . I want you to be my Daughter in law son. Please if you have time will you re-read it and tell me if I have improved it or gone and spoiled it

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/15/2017 9:02:00 AM

Love this, Maureen! I love your "od" ity! Cheers! xx Kim

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/15/2017 9:08:00 AM

Aw thank you Kim! :) lovely day to you! xomo

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 8/27/2017 10:41:00 AM

LOL you tell em Maureen. This such a perfect poetic form for the content. Great one!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/27/2017 6:45:00 PM

Hello Maureen, Wow! This must have taken you awhile to type this poem in the shape that you have chosen. I have enjoyed reading this poem. nice to meet you Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/29/2017 9:16:00 AM

Actually not at all! Came together easily, though I have been drawing birds for some time ;) Lovely to meet you!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/22/2017 2:53:00 PM

Love your poem, Maureen, very creative wave.. congratulations on your win. Thank you for commenting on my poem I very honored ~*

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/23/2017 2:49:00 PM

Cheers Eve, Merci!

Constance La France

Date: 5/22/2017 8:45:00 AM

Maureen congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful and creative write

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/23/2017 2:48:00 PM

Thank you lovely :) xomo!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/20/2017 7:06:00 PM

You brought the dodo back to life with your lovely shape poem Maureen:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/21/2017 6:05:00 AM

Thank you Jan, I really wish I could ;) xomo!

Paul Callus

Date: 5/20/2017 4:36:00 PM

Full marks for shape and content, Maureen!! I love your bird in graceful flight. In some ways each one of us resembles a dodo, and one day, when we pass away, there is no running away from extinction! Regards // paul

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/21/2017 6:00:00 AM

More Dodos would definitely make the world a better place! Dodo the opposite of "sheeple" perhaps? lol ;) Thank you Paul! xomo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/20/2017 1:55:00 PM

- A truly wonderful poem, Maureen - A great shape, well done :) - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/21/2017 5:58:00 AM

Thank you lovely! xomo :)

Verlecia Fields

Date: 5/19/2017 12:39:00 PM

The poem made me think of someone who has found their way - through others labels - and who is truly themselves = very cute and a wonderful poem

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/21/2017 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Verlecia :) xomo!

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/17/2017 12:29:00 PM

Well done Maureen. How long did it take you to design the bird? Best wishes in the contest.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:25:00 PM

Not long at all! :) Thank you Charlie xomo

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/16/2017 1:07:00 PM

Your words are well chosen and convey a meaning that flows smoothly into the next line of thought. A stunning and eloquent way to acknowledge the Dodo bird and its absence from earth’s evolutionary ladder. Emile.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:26:00 PM

Thank you Emile, I am graced by your comments. xomo

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 5/16/2017 9:48:00 AM

Awesome ode to the odd! ~j

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:26:00 PM

John Herlihy

Date: 5/16/2017 1:03:00 AM

You are far from extinct. Keep writing. John

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:27:00 PM

Tee hee, thank you John! :)

Phillip Garcia

Date: 5/15/2017 11:51:00 AM

Yes! Awesome poem, awesome shape. Odd enough to be believable, somehow, if you know what I mean. Puts me in the mood to drink sangria for some reason.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:28:00 PM

Mmmmmm... Sangria! ;)

Fatima Ammar

Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:00 AM

What a brilliant shape poem! That's artistry to make it that way!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:29:00 PM

Thank you! Birds do dominate my art whatever form ;)

Darren White

Date: 5/15/2017 1:25:00 AM

Poor dodo! At least he has come alive in your poem, He looks majestic and proud, and I love it how you formed him in words and shape :) Beautiful, ma mo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:30:00 PM

Merci Piroet ;) xomo!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 5/14/2017 8:44:00 PM

Love how this is written. A fav for me. I wish you well in the contest. A really fun and inspiring read. Lots Of Love, armand.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/20/2017 1:31:00 PM

Honoured! Thank you :) xomo!

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/13/2017 8:13:00 AM

I love the content of this poem. Maureen. Good luck:)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/14/2017 8:14:00 AM

Thank you Daniel:) xomo!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/12/2017 1:34:00 PM

The Dodo became extinct because it was the most delicious bird on the island, but no flight (fancy nor otherwise) could free it from its popularity! Too late you have given it wings! Aloha! Rico

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2017 2:22:00 PM

You charm me Rico! Have a wonderful weekend my friend, may it be free of any new stupefying political prose inspiration ;) xomo!

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/12/2017 8:47:00 AM

The palindrome in the title had me hooked, but I knew there would be delectable offerings in the poem and indeed, what a poem! Maureen, this energizing dodo that shakes us up and is not afraid to march to the beat of her own drum is a favorite of mine:) Amitiés

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2017 9:32:00 AM

Oh thank you Anne-Marie! My plumes sparkle for you! :) bless xomo

Chris Green

Date: 5/12/2017 7:29:00 AM

This was so cool Maureen. Even scattered in a creative pattern about the page, it still reads smoothly and melodically. I believe most of us poetic types are odd birds, but we are birds of a feather flocking together. Now about that extinct part. :)

Chris Green
Date: 5/12/2017 8:05:00 AM

Yes I do. do. : )

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2017 7:44:00 AM

You do see the dodo don't you? ;P SO sadly extinct, I a pigeon fancier, this giant pigeon I am sure would have made a most fabulous pet! Thank you Chris xomo :)