The Gods Must Be Crazy- Contest

Thirty years as a pair (well, next year we'll be there)
if by the Lord's grace you still find us,
but I think it's a crime, that he's taking his time
old Yue-Lao with his red cord to bind us.

Though sometimes we might start a row and a fight,
you would think that the first to jump in
would be Mars, God of war in Roman cosmic law,
but no sign of him when it begins.

Mighty Thor, God of thunder knows whose thumb I'm under,
but he's making no song or a dance
he takes us as he finds us, no need to remind us
that we're never parting- no chance.

Anubis seems quiet, I'm not quite sure why it
ignores that I love you to death
I don't need to worry, it seems in no hurry
to take from me my final breath

The spirits above us, most of which say they love us
since time began, I think they knew,
apathetic or lazy, the Gods must be crazy
to let me keep on loving you.

28th December 2015
For contest 'The Gods must be crazy', sponsor John Lawless
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 2/7/2016 2:16:00 AM
The title drew me in...and when i was clicking on it, i thought i would find myself somewhere in the kalahari desert...but when i opened and read, i found myself somewhere higher. A pleasure to read Viv :-)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 2/7/2016 11:38:00 AM
Thanks, njeri, although an old softy my desires are lofty etc... Viv x
Date: 1/5/2016 9:50:00 AM
Was smiling throughout the read! "Mighty Thor, God of thunder knows whose thumb I'm under" made me smile even more... Great wit, and attack on the theme as always, Viv! :-)
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Date: 1/4/2016 6:02:00 PM
I really like your style. You're creative and innovative in your subject matter. You say things that get you thinking other things and the reader’s not confused by the transition. You have a poet’s soul quick wit and a colorful imagination ...a deadly combination to success. Emile.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 1/5/2016 12:24:00 AM
Emile, you're very kind. If you saw some of the epic failures I've composed and then thrown away, you may change your opinion. However, when something works and folk like it, then the frustration is all worthwhile. Many thanks. Regards, Viv
Date: 12/31/2015 6:33:00 AM
Well done Viv! Outstanding phrasing, imagery and language... '...mighty Thor, God of thunder, knows whose thumb I'm under,' SUPERB! Best wishes, Keith
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/31/2015 11:22:00 PM
...and to you to my friend! On top of it Best wishes, Keith
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/31/2015 10:20:00 PM
Thanks, Keith. Happy new year! Regards, Viv
Date: 12/30/2015 4:05:00 PM
Good luck in the contest, Viv...Happy New Year ~LINDA~
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/30/2015 7:25:00 PM
Thanks, Linda, and to you and yours, Viv x
Date: 12/29/2015 6:21:00 PM
a very unusual love poem, and I LOVE it.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/29/2015 11:06:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea, if I'd concentrated on the Hindu deities, it would have been a sixty verse epic, and you'd still be reading. Viv x
Date: 12/29/2015 4:58:00 AM
You're lucky to have the gods on your side, Viv, and luckier still that Mars keeps his distance! May you lovely pair enjoy more years of crazy love! I dedicate to you the song "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison:) ~ Regards // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2015 12:56:00 PM
:) :) :)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/29/2015 11:11:00 PM
Thanks, Paul, I see that early Maltese people had a fertility cult which through folklore tells of a Goddess who lived on broad beans and honey- I can only assume all the temples were built upwind? Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv
Date: 12/28/2015 7:51:00 PM
Love this long is in a habit of growing. May it thrive and be forever ongoing, Good Luck in the contest. SuZ
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/29/2015 12:40:00 AM
Thanks for taking the time to go comment in rhyme, Suz. Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 4:18:00 AM
- Let's hope love will always be strong - A great poem, Viv! - Good luck in the contest - I wish you a peaceful and happy new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 6:52:00 AM
Thanks, Anne Lise, godt nytt år, Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 1:48:00 AM
Awww hope the god of love shines on you for many years to come Mr Viv:-) Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 1:57:00 AM
Thanks, early bird x
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