by Veronica Hosking
Member since:
August 12, 2008

Right Foot Glossa for Mindful Poetry

January 07, 2013 05:01 PM UTC (Updated: January 10, 2013 12:15 PM UTC)
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Right Foot

Left foot, left foot

Right foot, right

Feet in the morning

Feet at night

 

Feet work together

In all kinds of weather

Left foot, left foot

Right foot, kaput

 

It was no cahoot

When right foot got the boot

Left foot, left foot

Right foot, kaput

 

Feet in the morning

Right foot malforming

Feet at night

Right foot wrapped tight

 

Yes this is silly. Oh the italics is the beginning of The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss. When I looked up glossa, it said to borrow the quatrain of a well known poet. Dr. Seuss is well known and he rhymes well. And yes, I have foot on the brain. I borrowed the texto and rhymed my two original stanzas. Then I played with the last two lines of the texto in my last stanza. I don't think I followed the glossa form exactly but this is what came.

I used the first definition of cahoot in the urban dictionary - the feeling of being extremely happy you can't describe it.

 

Comments: 41

ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jan 7, 2013, 5:20pm UTC
Reminds me of putting one foot in front of the other, as told by Dr. Seuss.

Shared at The Surreal Circus.
Veronica Hosking Jan 7, 2013, 8:43pm UTC
Singing put one foot in front of the other is always fun.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jan 9, 2013, 3:25pm UTC
Too cute Veronica.
Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 7, 2013, 5:56pm UTC
good one, V...sometimes a foot is as good as a mile
Veronica Hosking Jan 7, 2013, 8:45pm UTC
I'm a poet not a mathematician but I think you may be missing 5,000 some feet. Thanks for reading, Richard.
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 9:55am UTC
I think you went the extra mile with your glossa, Richard. I was at a loss of words. Well done.
Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 10:04am UTC
bless you...but yours inspired me to do one from a quote in Jabberwocky and just posted another one inspired by Emily Dickenson...you never know who your words will influence so keep writing and enjoy the new year
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 10:16am UTC
Thank you. I don't plan to stop writing that would be like trying to stop breathing. I agree there are some inspiring glossas being shared.
Kevin E. Jan 7, 2013, 8:22pm UTC
I don't think it's silly at all. I think it's refreshing!
Veronica Hosking Jan 7, 2013, 8:47pm UTC
Thank you, Kevin. I couldn't figure out where this was going. I'm sure I'll give the form another go before the month is over.
That's the way I am with a lot of my poems--I haven't the faintest clue where they're going--they lead me. :)
Veronica Hosking Jan 21, 2013, 3:00pm UTC
Stacey, yes they do and sometimes it is a pleasant surprise where they lead you. Characters in my stories also have a tendency to go out on their own.
Granny Janny Jan 7, 2013, 8:59pm UTC
From a funny Seuss poem to foot surgery is quite and interesting stretch. And quite creative as well! I look forward to seeing what you do next.
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 9:57am UTC
Thanks. I think I'll tackle a more serious verse next time. I'm very impressed with what everyone is churning out with the form.
Irina Dimitric Jan 8, 2013, 12:49am UTC
I enjoyed this very much, and I like Dr. Seuss too.
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 9:59am UTC
He's hard not to like. Though my grandmother took one look at his books and wondered how children didn't have nightmares looking at those strange creatures.
Irina Dimitric Jan 8, 2013, 12:49am UTC
I enjoyed this very much, and I like Dr. Seuss too.
A. F. Stewart Jan 8, 2013, 9:00am UTC
Wonderfully written.
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 10:00am UTC
Thank you. I think I need to get out of the house some though.
Connie C. Jan 8, 2013, 10:25am UTC

I am just stopping by once again to let you know that this post is spotlighted in the

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I hope you will have an opportunity to view the other spotlighted posts as well. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Debbie W. Jan 8, 2013, 11:12am UTC
Very nice

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Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 1:31pm UTC
Thanks Joann. It doesn't have a consistent rhythm like a march but it does work as one with a dysfunctioning foot. Had to look up Boots.
Joann B. Jan 8, 2013, 1:27pm UTC
It somehow has a feel of Rudyard Kipling's poem Boots. I think it's that rhythm that sounds like feet stepping.
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 1:32pm UTC
Everyone seems to be double commenting. Is gather not posting comments right again?
Katryn D. Jan 8, 2013, 8:46pm UTC
Dr Seuss eh?
Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 8:57pm UTC
Why not.
Veronica Hosking Jan 10, 2013, 12:18pm UTC
I decided to use this ditty for my mamazina blog post. As you can see, I edited it sightly. I still think it's a silly verse.
Bill's Spirit Jan 10, 2013, 12:42pm UTC
Great Fun is this One !!

Nicely Done :-)
Veronica Hosking Jan 10, 2013, 3:30pm UTC
Thank you. It was fun.
Marie J. R. Jan 10, 2013, 3:27pm UTC
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different,?? God Bless you,,,
Veronica Hosking Jan 10, 2013, 3:31pm UTC
Yes it's different. I've just learned about the glossa and this was my first attempt.
This is cute, Veronica. :) I should get one of my nephews' books and start with a line from one of those. I'm afraid I still haven't built up enough--courage?--to take a stab at this form, yet. It is an intmidating one...
Orignally I got one of my nephew's book for mine, also Dr. Suess, but then I thought of something else, and did my attempt at this form from it instead. :)

I am pretty darn sure I forced at least one rhyme, but somtimes rhymes are nowhere to be found ! ;P
Veronica Hosking Jan 21, 2013, 11:25am UTC
Cool. And I agree sometimes it is difficult to find a rhyme. I'm going to check out your poem shortly. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Veronica. I'm pretty sure it's not the way a glossa is supposed to be, but I wrote it the way my scrambled brain read Susan's instructions. I see from my email you've read it, though so you've probably already figured it out. :)
Veronica Hosking Jan 21, 2013, 10:57pm UTC
The 40 line version was added to Susan's FOTM post later, after she did more research on the form. I just don't do well with long poetry.
Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Jan 13, 2013, 11:33pm UTC
Most whimsical! We needn't quibble about your sidetracking ways here. Your result makes me want to....er, dance, but I'm afraid I've two left feet after reading this! ;-)

Many might gloss over these glossas, not realizing their reflective value. Still waters run deep. You’ve stirred your words well here. Appearing at Mindful Poetry where it is now featured.
Angie O. Jan 13, 2013, 11:43pm UTC
Very witty and a fun read Veronica. I'm still pondering, I hope I don't ponder the whole month. LOL
Veronica Hosking Jan 21, 2013, 11:27am UTC
I'm still pondering, too Angie. Especially after reading some of the great true glossas posted recently.
Mustafa Demiri Jan 19, 2013, 6:54pm UTC
I just hope no one Seuss you over copyright infringement.... =p
Veronica Hosking Jan 21, 2013, 11:27am UTC
Funny.

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