Gary Radice Poet Shape

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Originally published: 30th May 2020

This poem was placed 1st in the "A BRIAN STRAND. SHORTIE" contest sponsored by Brian Strand (Judged 25th March 2022)

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The Leaning Poem of Pisa

                                   I wish to share a
                                 secret about a
                                landmark I've
                              just viewed -
                            the tower of
                          pisa doesn't
                        lean it's the
                      world that's
                    sadly skewed.

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John Watt July 4, 2024 at 10:38 PM Gary, a lovely example of shape poetry reflecting a physical phenomenon mirroring a metaphysical truism. Our upcoming American presidential elections and the spin they generate amongst the talking heads is evidence of how skewed the world is, not to mention the economic inequities, racial injustices, wars, and so on. Such an insightful and provocative little piece. Well done, my friend Gary Radice July 5, 2024 at 4:16 AM John, what a wonderful comment. I LOVE your first sentence in particular. Thank you. Ann and I visited Pisa in 2014 and I came up with the idea for this poem while watching someone posing in a fun way that made them look like they were holding up the tower by way of angle and where they were stood. (Actually it seemed everyone had that same idea for a photo that day). Cheers - Gary

Line Gauthier February 23, 2022 at 11:56 PM Delightful brevity ~ congrats on your top win, Gary Gary Radice February 24, 2022 at 12:01 AM Thanks Line! :) I actually find writing a shorter poem harder than writing a longer one - possibly as I have to cram the idea(s) in quicker. Who knows? :) Cheers - Gary

Connie Marcum Wong February 23, 2022 at 4:54 PM So true. Actually it is straight it is just leaning from the foundation. Our world IS skewed, especially right now. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo Gary Radice May 17, 2022 at 11:00 PM I've changed a line to place emphasis on the tower 'not leaning" now rather than it "not being straight' Cheers - Gary Gary Radice February 24, 2022 at 12:04 AM Hi Connie - you are ro right - it IS actually straight. I'm now thinking as I write this if there is any word that rhymes with perpendicular :) Thanks for the congratulations and for making me think further too :) Cheers - Gary

Greg Gaul May 29, 2021 at 9:55 AM Gary, Ogden would straighten up and be so proud of you. Gary Radice May 29, 2021 at 12:04 PM Great praise indeed. Thanks as always Greg. Cheers - Gary

David Holmes May 27, 2021 at 2:52 PM Gary - Congratulations - very well done, put a smile on my face when I got to the last line! David Gary Radice May 28, 2021 at 12:17 AM David, thank you. It's nice to see a poem that's a year old coming back from the void and doing well in a contest. :) I appreciate your visit, read and comments. Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman May 27, 2021 at 10:16 AM In more ways than one my friend! Delightfully witty! Congrats and high fives! And I hope I may say "cheers" to you! Gary Radice May 27, 2021 at 12:25 PM Cheers Sam :)

David Kavanagh May 24, 2021 at 10:37 AM Fine observation Gary, weather in jest or not, there is a lot of truth behind this poem, congratulations on your placement, cheers David Gary Radice May 24, 2021 at 11:02 AM David, thanks for the visit and your insightful comments. Yes, it may come across as a jest but it's not meant to be. I must be getting old as certain world events leave me scratching my head and going to bed each night quite concerned about them. Cheers - Gary

Eve Roper May 23, 2021 at 7:09 PM Congratulations, Gary, in Line Gauthier's "Charm me," contest. . Hugs Eve Gary Radice May 24, 2021 at 2:24 AM Thank you Eve for your read, comments and letting me know about the results of Line's competition. I wasn't aware I was a winner. Cheers - Gary

Gershon Wolf June 24, 2020 at 9:39 PM Another smile, grin, chuckle, and smile again poem, Gary! Thoroughly enjoy your style. Smiles and Seashells, Gershon Gary Radice June 25, 2020 at 3:14 AM Thanks Gershon! Life does need a chuckle right now. Cheers :) Gary

Sam Kauffman May 31, 2020 at 10:39 PM Isn't that the truth, Gary. Spoken with wisdom and humor. Congratulations! Gary Radice June 1, 2020 at 3:33 AM :) Thanks Sam.

Silent One May 31, 2020 at 6:41 AM nice one.. Gary Radice May 31, 2020 at 7:23 AM Thanks Silent One! :)

Darlene De Beaulieu May 30, 2020 at 12:17 PM Hello Gary Radice,Oh! Well this building will stand out from the others. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 31, 2020 at 11:48 AM Hello Gary Radice, Was the building built like that? Or did a strong wind blow it that shape? I am just wondering. Enjoy your day my friend. Gary Radice May 30, 2020 at 1:20 PM Hi Darlene. The building certainly does. :) Thank you and you have a nice day too!