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Poise Met Noise

indescribable,
untranscribable ~ 
imbibable, your exotic, quixotic perfume
spiraled me into a quandary
of dirty laundry, penance,
no superintendents in attendance

I come from ragged boys, no poise,
just noise ~ a quiver of quavers,
no saviors of silence,
but if some sap sullies our sister
we'll flatten him

you come from platinum
a blessed nest of nuance,
a quay of kindness,
finesse, fineness ~
savvy sophistication, subtlety
a quaint saint I ain't

then poise met noise
you became my bible;
undeniable, heavy sighable, 
unclassifiable ~
indescribable


Written 12 Feb 2021

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/23/2021 11:21:00 AM Wow John, this contest inspired a wonderful creation from you. Your word choices blew me away in this fine poem and it is much deserving of its First Place recognition. Congratulations my friend! Since I have been away for nine months there are so many poems of yours I have missed so I am going back to catch up. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/8/2021 6:11:00 AM Great John :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 3/8/2021 4:23:00 AM Very nicely done John, Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 3/8/2021 4:08:00 AM Wow! Congrats! God bless you. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 3/6/2021 4:12:00 PM what wonderful word pairings I read twice and love the flow and tongue twister qualities, many congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Juliet Ligon Date: 3/6/2021 2:49:00 PM I love the beat to this and the magnetic pairing of opposites. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/6/2021 9:43:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful and creative write. Have a blessed day writing away.............. Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/6/2021 9:03:00 AM John, I'm so delighted with this, the meter and clever word pairings had me smiling every time I read it (which was many, many times) - especially 'exotic, quixotic perfume' and 'a quiver of quavers' - hopefully your muse will come out of hibernation soon so we can all get more classic John Watts poems (oh and congratulations too) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 3/7/2021 11:27:00 PM Michelle, I can't thank you enough for stimulating this writing. It was a lot of fun to do, and to read through the other entries. Thank you for the encouraging words and placement. We'll see how long this hibernation lasts, lol.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 2/21/2021 7:21:00 AM This has to win John, what a gem, I read it twice to understand it fully, a very clever poem and when noise met poise it all fell into place. What a fantastic write, kudo's John my friend, this is going into my faves. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 3/1/2021 2:41:00 PM Thank you for the fave and your delightful comment. It truly made me day. Thank you for such kind affirmation, my dear friend. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Joanna Daniel Date: 2/17/2021 12:08:00 AM Wow! Your brilliance outshines everything, John:) I see a sure winner:) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 3/1/2021 2:42:00 PM Thank you for such a kind comment, Jo. I hope all is well with you ~ John

Judy Ball Date: 2/16/2021 1:08:00 PM WoW John! This is excellent. Love the $10.00 use of the $5.00 words. Clever man. Bravo! Loved this. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/6/2021 9:04:00 AM And I have learned a lot from you too, John :) John Watt Date: 2/16/2021 1:52:00 PM Loved your comment, Judy. I've learned a lot from Michelle Faulkner about pairing or tripling words that sound good together. Glad you enjoyed ~ John

Alexis Y. Date: 2/15/2021 1:38:00 PM WoW!John, You took the chosen words and wove them into an outstanding piece. In my opinion, you nailed it. There’s too many stellar lines to chose from, so I chose them all. Excellent job. I might as well say congrats; this is a winner, my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/15/2021 8:57:00 PM Alexis, your enthusiasm for poetry and your downright friendly encouragement are both contagious. Thank you for that, and for this lovely comment. Be well, my friend ~ John

William Darnell Sr Date: 2/14/2021 3:19:00 PM Hi, John! The volumes of literature here speak for itself, my friend. Wow, indescribable, undeniable, unclassifiable, sums its work in its cleverly penned way. Fantastic John. Best of Wishes, William Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/15/2021 1:22:00 AM Thank you William, very kind of you to drop by for a read and the thoughtful words you leave behind. Take care, my friend ~ John

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/13/2021 8:58:00 PM "I come from ragged boys, no poise, just noise- you became my bible" Wow ! I love everything about this. There is something about opposites attract. I believe this to be true. You have created that comparison perfectly here, my dear friend. Imperfectly so. :) I am smiling. I am placing this in favorites as well. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/15/2021 1:22:00 AM You humble me with your fave and your endearing words of appreciation, Brandy. Enjoy your week, dear friend ~ John

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/13/2021 7:15:00 PM Clever as ever, John. I enjoy the muse, and like your chances with the P's and Q's! Best always, Gershon Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/15/2021 1:21:00 AM Great to hear from you, my friend, and always humbling to have you reading my words. Blessings ~ John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/13/2021 9:44:00 AM wow, John, what clever use of language with all that alliteration in there. It's so good to see you posting a new poem. Keep it up, my friend. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/15/2021 1:20:00 AM I sure appreciate your faithful encouragement, especially as I go through a dry period. It means more than I can say. Thank you, dear friend ~ John

Ilene Bauer Date: 2/12/2021 12:42:00 PM This poem just cries out to be read aloud, John! I love your word choices here - wonderful! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 2/12/2021 3:11:00 PM your comment made my day, my friend... thank you!