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Revving Up My Brain

This morning I am not in the finest mood Can’t be a lack of sleep or the lack of food, I cannot account for my apparent malaise Could be I’m going through a difficult phase Mostly discontent with myself, I think, Trapped in couplets may cause me to drink! Every word in my head aches for a rhyme It’s clear to me that I am not in my prime! I’m tossing my thesaurus and my dictionary Choosing for a rest today, not to be contrary So, give me a break while I rev up my brain If I figure out this disposition, I’ll explain! Written July 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/30/2022 9:29:00 AM

"give me a break while I rev up my brain" - love this!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/23/2022 8:11:00 PM

We youngsters could use a charging station for brains sometimes, perhaps. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 10:41:00 AM

You make a very good point here, gw.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/23/2022 7:24:00 PM

Love this, Milt!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2022 7:27:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Just saw the pic of your meeting with Susan Lawrence on Facebook. Two classy-looking ladies!

Michael Tor

Date: 7/23/2022 2:57:00 PM

You answered your own dilemma my friend. Rest. A rested mind brings forth great thoughts. I honestly do not know how you can write so many poems Milton, a day, Not only write but also be true to the form. I as you know love three forms Narrative, Prose, and Rhyme. That is who I am and what I enjoy. Honestly i rather write Narratives. I guess I am selfish in that way. You and Andrea tackle every form out there, I applaud both of you for your effort. Your level of Poetry is at the highest level.

Michael Tor
Date: 7/23/2022 4:42:00 PM

The question on hyperbole like in an exaggerated claim? Only when I am trying to be humorous. Milton when I do a narrative I have researched it to death. I have spent thousands upon thousands of hours reading and researching my list of books read would honestly fill up a twelve by twelve room, to the celing. My passion is research. Currently I am reading Genetic Roulette, by Jeffrey M. Smith it is about the documented health risks of genetically engineered foods that we consume. Extraordinary book.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2022 3:02:00 PM

Aw, thanks so much, Michael. You use hyperbole, don't you? I have been writing poetry for at least 70 years. I have taught creative writing, and I have judged forensics, particularly when my wife was teaching English. I've taken college-level poetry courses. I have a lifetime of experiences. So, give me a theme and I can probably write a poem on it if I can find a good form. I didn't say a "good" poem, but "a" poem! Thanks!

Michael Tor
Date: 7/23/2022 3:00:00 PM

Me I am just a heartfelt writer. I write from my heart and my experiences in life, and my research I have proven to myself to share and help others, that is how I contribute. I do not know how you and Andrea do what you do. It is truly amazing. Rest my friend and you will see.