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Oh Ogden, Our Ogden

Will one write an Ogden Nash?
A touch o' wink, bit a blink
And then, add a glint o' guile...
Doing all, with wryest smile.

Or could it come out "Mish-Nashed"?
Since Nash, he himself, had mashed
His isms into witticisms
Leaving most in a mad dash -







Tribute, 8 Line, Light Verse, 48 Words, To Ogden Nash
Noted American Poet 1902 - 1971

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Craig Bowden

January 14, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Very clever and well written rhyme. Congrats to you.

Paulette Calasibetta

January 13, 2022 at 1:49 PM

Whimsical and delightful! Congratulations on your win. :) Paulette

Greg Gaul

January 14, 2022 at 5:03 AM

Paulette, thanks so much for your kind visit. Ogden was one of a kind.

Sam Kauffman

January 13, 2022 at 11:16 AM

Greg, oh Greg so delightful in it's whimsy and tribute to one of my favorite poets - Ogden Nash! You have done him proud and I think he would smile reading your verse! Congrats and high fives for your win! Sending you joy for each day of the new year.

Greg Gaul

January 14, 2022 at 5:08 AM

Sam, your Ogden affection goes in the right direction. His wry humor gives all us poets a well needed break in what is a line of too many bland verses. His humor stops us, sends us in another direction. A noble cause me thinks.

Gershon Wolf

July 3, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Great tribute, Greg. Well-deserved win in the contest! Ogden and I are pretty tight, actually. Warning: When called by a panther, don't anther! Cheers, gw

Greg Gaul

July 4, 2021 at 5:39 AM

Loved that you responded with a "Nashism". A fine one too. A couple of your PS pals have noted your appreciation of Ogden, even before your kind note. Since childhood, he and Carroll have been favs for me. I think we share that. So it goes.

Paula Goldsmith

June 30, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative/fun write. Enjoy your day with blessings..........................

Greg Gaul

June 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Paula, I thank you and Ogden thanks you too. Your appreciation of clever rhyme is its own reward. It's Ogden's legacy. One we both share.

Constance La France

June 29, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Greg, congratulations on your placement in the contest, peace and tranquility _Constance

Greg Gaul

June 29, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Thanks so much Constance for your kind comment. You should be delighted with how many poets wrote tributes to you. I know I'm honored to receive your note.

Sam Kauffman

June 29, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Absolutely delightful Greg! Ogden Nash is one of my favorites with his wry sense of humor! He is always a favorite of Gershon Wolfe. Congrats and high fives on your win!

Greg Gaul

June 29, 2021 at 11:17 AM

Thanks again Sam, you have made me aware before of your Ogden affection and it's greatly appreciated. Your visits are the best!

Christuraj Alex

June 29, 2021 at 2:23 AM

A beautiful work. Congratulations!

Greg Gaul

June 29, 2021 at 11:18 AM

Thank you very much.

Eve Roper

June 28, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Greg, congratulations on your win in Richard's Title Wave contest. Hugs Eve

Greg Gaul

June 29, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Eve, your visits mean a lot. Poetic hugs to you too.

Richard Lamoureux

June 28, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Thanks for entering my contest.

Greg Gaul

June 28, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Thank you Richard for including and reading my poem in the competition.

Robert Pettit

March 29, 2021 at 4:21 AM

I had to check this one out because I recently submitted a poem about this late great poet. This is a nice short and sweet write.

Greg Gaul

March 29, 2021 at 1:10 PM

So kind of you to visit Robert and brighten one's day. Very poetic.

Gary Radice

March 24, 2021 at 3:30 AM

I love his "The People Upstairs" :) I remember at junior school in UK being introduced to several of his poems and one about a cow that had the whole class laughing. It's been said that he was one of those poets who thought in rhyme. :) Yours, Greg is a lovely tribute to a poet too often dismissed. Two of my own poems were influenced by him The Obituary Poem and The View From Pisa. Cheers - Gary

Gary Radice

March 24, 2021 at 6:45 AM

Cheers Greg! For some reason I posted twice (now put right) I shall read Wordingtane when I get in later. Look forward to it.

Greg Gaul

March 24, 2021 at 6:12 AM

Just read your two poems and got that Nashian smile from both. The obit one did have the deeper surprise which would have to kept tickled Ogen even though it made no sense at all and was silly in fact. Now I need to read your Lewis Carroll inspirations. One of mine is Wordingtane, if you have the urge.

Gordon Mcconnell

March 18, 2021 at 2:19 PM

Nice piece, Greg, must admit Ogden is a new name to me but must check him out. take care,, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 17, 2021 at 4:49 AM

- A fun rhyme and great tribute, Greg :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Greg Gaul

March 17, 2021 at 6:13 AM

One of my favs. Such a unique style and thought process. Thanks so much for your comment and visit. Always sunny.

Susan Ashley

March 15, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Dear Greg, I adore your wit and word play "Mish-Nashed" (I so love that!:)) - and admire your use of clever humor and creative rhymes used to capture the droll essence of Nash. I marvel at how marvelous you are, dear poet, as I'm sure Nash does too. A fav for me! Warmest wishes, my talented friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley

March 15, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Indeed, my friend. I agree with you about poets being trapped in their lanes, and that we (you and I) learn from each other, as I feel we are both "lifetime students". That we can still learn from someone even after their death speaks to their true greatness as a teacher. And yes, that is amazing!

Greg Gaul

March 15, 2021 at 6:48 PM

What saddens me Susan is to see so many talented poet writers trapped in their lanes falsely protecting their voice. If nothing else, Ogden laughed at our hubris. He teaches and makes us laugh, testing our depth as readers. Like you, he is one of my teachers. Funny thing, his poetry keeps on teaching long after he has gone. An amazing thing. Thank you, dear poetess.

L Milton Hankins

March 15, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Nice, Greg. Ogden Nash was a special, very talented, witty man. He would have loved your verse!

Greg Gaul

March 15, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Thank you so much. Since childhood, I admired all things Ogden. High time I'd try to pen a tribute. Appreciate your comments.

Jan Allison

March 15, 2021 at 1:17 PM

what a witty rhyme i think Nash would have loved this tribute:-) hugs jan xx

Greg Gaul

March 15, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Yes Jan, I try. My wife says I'm very trying. Ba da boom. Ogden made poetry fun...and intelligent. A totally worthwhile thing. Your visits are always a delight. This, no exception.

Oh Ogden, Our Ogden

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