(confronting my inner)...

(He)

“Baloney Comrade!

-Don’t Even

Feign Grace!

Holy Institutions'

Jingoistic Kowtowing

Leaves Messiahs Notably

………………..Obsequious.

Politics Queers Reformation: Shouldn't This

Ultimately Vex

Witless Xenophobes?”

(Me)

...........……”Yes, Zoroaster.”

An abecedarian poem / abc

Comments: 33

Ann M. (Site Scryer) Nov 2, 2009, 11:23am EST

You've managed to weave some timeless truths into this poem! (But where's "A"? In the title?)

Now featured at Gather's Best.

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 11:31am EST

There is a limit: No one can use antidisestablishmentarianist more than once in a poem, that includes the title. ;-)

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 11:31am EST

Thanks so much for the feature!

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Nov 2, 2009, 11:24am EST

Wow, you did it! Grumbling as I've never tried it and am afraid of it!

Yours made sense too, which is just so unfair :)

This is featured in Monday Writing Essentials, MWE, wow, this is good. Wow, I'm so jealous.

Marilyn, Monday Editor, MWE

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 11:32am EST

Hey thanks Marilyn!

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Richard B. Nov 2, 2009, 11:33am EST

cute

Donna Kirby Nov 2, 2009, 11:36am EST

Love it! I'll be honest, had no idea what "Abecedarian" meant so I had to go look it up. Did a little learning, then read your post. Way too fun! Do another, do another! :-)

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:39pm EST

Thank you RIchard, and thank you Donna.

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Dano C. Nov 2, 2009, 11:37am EST

ABC, 123, the wrath of but a century. The writer's time may soothe your throat. Go to the well once more, you may find that the righteous indignation finds also a fellow traveler.

Poor Rasputin ordered out for pizza, shared his supper and found Trotsky waiting in the wings. The mellow music brought tears to the eyes, but also a grimace. They found poor sustenance from a king that favored one village over another, only from the alliance they made.

A studied man of letters runs to the inkwell, only to find that he must purchase the lead and rubber, once again. Fickle Fate.

Dano C. Nov 2, 2009, 11:42am EST

The first impressions count when considering the peace. I did not care for this poem. It just seemed to be a targeted audience, which I endeavor to avoid, even in criticism. Crossing the fence, I tore my coat. Finding my feet, I lost my shoes.

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 11:51am EST

A turn of the foot may lead to a twist of fate, but a road is not a destination.

Thanks for your comment Dano. I honestly do appreciate it (whether you like my poem or not). It's just a poem.

Dano C. Nov 2, 2009, 12:11pm EST

If I weren't honest, I couldn't comment. I will have to read the rest of your work over time. I have twisted my ankle many times, but much worse is a very bad charley horse in my leg. I had that the other day. It surely was not your fault that it hurt and my leg is none the worse for wear.

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 12:17pm EST

I am glad of that. (not the charley horse, just that it wasn't my fault) - Cheers my friend!

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THE REVEREND CRIPES Nov 2, 2009, 11:41am EST

i love this simplicity, i've always been in awe of how you structure your work...

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:40pm EST

Hey Rev! Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate the comment!

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Barbara H. Nov 2, 2009, 12:02pm EST

ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM there! I spelled it!

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:41pm EST

Say that three times fast!

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Nov 2, 2009, 12:17pm EST

absolutely riveting!~

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:42pm EST

Thanks Purrrrrrrrrrr

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Nov 2, 2009, 12:17pm EST

Thanks for posting to GutterGirls~

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tamerlane f. Nov 2, 2009, 3:02pm EST

Dano, I hope you're not in the habit of dismissing poems and disdaining poets. It's beneath you. x tame

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:42pm EST

Hi tamerlane :-)

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 2, 2009, 3:21pm EST

Atticus,
You know how to have good time.
Mythic-ally monstrous fun in twenty-six leads. Now under the big top at The Surreal Circus. And we thank you!

Atticus *. Nov 2, 2009, 6:43pm EST

I do indeed Ade! Thanks so much.

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Nov 2, 2009, 4:24pm EST

ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM, there, I copied it, now everyone say it out loud fast a few times. Hmm, is this why I'm not making a lot of headway on my recaps? :)