Clothing Optional

Thanks to Michael, for the inspiration! Our conversation sparked this idea.

As I peruse the pages here

I'm oft times overwhelmed

by over-use of metaphors

and words that are mis-spelled

But perhaps what troubles most of all

Is when a poem I've just read

Leaves me sitting here bewildered

for I've no clue what you've just said

 

Your words are so mellifluous

And there are ninetyseven lines

describing things most banal

yet no meaning can I find

I scratch my head, quite puzzled

for I don't believe I'm dense

but this richly veiled gibberish?

well, to me it makes no sense

 

I scan reviews before me

and the words sing glowing praise

seems THEY have found the meaning

in the issues that you raised

I want so much to join them

in lauding your latest prose

but truthfully, I'm reminded of

The Emperor's New Clothes

Author's Note

Tongue firmly planted in cheek yet again

Reviews

[Jack...]

Perfect, I love this. I was reading a poem the other day that had many people review it and say how wonderful and stunning and whatever, I thought it was crap. I didn't get it and I asked someone to explain it to me and when they did, I still didn't get it.

I am with you...

[LA Lorena]

LOL. I don't mind a little bit of deciphering and unravelling, but it gets a bit ridiculous sometimes. Glad you enjoyed this. I was getting tired of scratching my head and saying huh?

[Baby Ricochet]

I've read those poems.

[Frieda P]

Cute, hope you're not talking about me. Are you talking about me? ahhah

This is clever and I'm sure everyone will be questioning themselves if they fit into any of those categories here. Your wit serves you well, smart lady.

[LA Lorena]

I think we are all guilty of this from time to time as we stumble our way through it. There is no shame in not understanding the subject, only in not being brave enough to open your mouth and say so for fear of appearing foolish. Glad you enjoyed it. I try to find the humour in life where I can.

[Frieda P]

Yes, humor me, I live for it....

[Robert Lincoln]

A poem both fun and (often) accurate. I've read (and no doubt written) my share of poems that fit this description. This is the first poem of yours I've read - and easily motivates me to read more.

[LA Lorena]

Thank you Robert, glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your taking the time to make a comment. Look forward to reading more of your work too

[Aidz]

No idea what you are about :P LMAO!!!! Its only words ;)

betwixt the myriad of prose lays a key to unlock the golden garden of delight
yet suffers ignorance's bliss twisted between metaphor and symmetry
for which this
I
kiss......

[Kaela]

Wow. Thank you for voicing an issue I often have!

[KAOlmsted]

*laugh* Oh wow...did you ever hit the nail on the head with this one...I cannot tell you how many times this has been me, just sitting here going, "What???" And everyone else is doing that little golf clap and nodding, saying, "Yes yes, just brilliant..." And I'm still going "What???" So, I don't want to be rude, I'd like to acknowledge I read the piece, so I throw out lines like "astonishing imagery" and "your prose is so delicate" and then I try to maybe re-word the review of the person who reviewed before me, you know, the one with the faerie as an avatar...but really, I'm just sitting there going "What???" Then I thank them for posting their piece.

Thank you for posting this...the imagery was astonishing and your prose was very delicate ;-)

-kimmer

[LA Lorena]

ROFLMAO! Thank you Kimmer, glad you enjoyed it, and took the time to say so. :)

[Creepy Swine Guy]

[Looking down] ... I KNEW I was naked !

[Ken Simm.]

I would like to be associated with the words of the last speaker except where she misspelled Emperor. Tut tut. I won't tell if you don't.
I find I do enjoy these gentle reprimands of yours. Telling it like it is in the way it should be told.
I like that spelling actually.

[LA Lorena]

LOL. Thanks for keeping it a secret! I find that poetry is more enjoyable when one can actually understand it. When it becomes too difficult and a riddle to figure out, it loses its charm. Or maybe I just get bored easier than most? ;)

[Eagle Cruagh]

Now you can pull that tongue out of your
cheek and lick your lips, because you have a
goodie here.
I just reviewed the reveiwers and find that
everyone agrees---- we all hate overpostulating
posturers, particularly when they attempt to
write poetry.
I kind of like the miscreants of which you speak, they
remind me of great puzzles and at times it is fun to
attempt to solve them.
Enough of my shouting and waving my arms. You did
it better than any of us. You just wrote the poem
to end all poems. THANK YOU !
----- Eagle Cruagh

[LA Lorena]

thank you for the generous review!

[Eagle Cruagh]

Don`t knock gibberish !
My greatest reviews have stemmed from a piece
the writer did`nt understand.