Scary (Glossa: January, 2013's...

from Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll

"Beware the Jabberwock, my son

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun

The frumious Bandersnatch!"

Ere gobbled rov’n an’ snickered down

Ne’r giv’n heck nor hoots of regal fun

Gobs of which cavorted on the ground

"Beware the Jabberwock, my son

Ere grabbed ‘is broken arrow rifle

‘e stalked the shadowed spitting wretch

Until ‘e came upon the beastly trifle

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

‘E stood in desolations clutch and saw

The wings of feathered screechers run

As sounds broke through the icy thaw

Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun

‘e snicker snacked the Jabberwock in half

And came away without a scratch

‘e would be given the fatted calf (but oh, no!)

The frumious Bandersnatch!"

Comments: 37

Audrey Howitt Jan 8, 2013, 2:04pm UTC

Loved, loved this!!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 2:20pm UTC

I thank you a million, Audrey

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Ann Marcaida Jan 8, 2013, 2:10pm UTC

I don't think anyone else I know could get away with imitating Lewis Carroll's poetry!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 2:19pm UTC

ha! just could not pass this chance up...watch out, I've been bit by the Jub Jub....thanks, Ann

Ann Marcaida Jan 9, 2013, 10:46am UTC

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Luminous Writers and Artists.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 8, 2013, 2:22pm UTC

Why does your choosing Jabberwocky not surprise me. At all.

lmao.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 2:32pm UTC

You know my bellfry, batman

Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 9, 2013, 2:28am UTC

Isn't that a scary thought to you?

lol

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 9, 2013, 9:25am UTC

yes, I getting much too obvious as I think there are more than one Bandersnatches out there so I'm going to have to get my sacred baseldacter out and go hunting. My character is in Jeopardy!

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Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 2:22pm UTC

Fun

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 2:34pm UTC

now see what U started with ur Souse-feet?

Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 3:24pm UTC

So you're going to complain about the inspiration now? I see how it is.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 3:40pm UTC

now,now sensitive poetess...I'm trying to give you a compliment

Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 4:00pm UTC

Lol! Yes, thank you. I'm just a sarcastic person. I'm always being told it does not translate on the Internet.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 4:10pm UTC

ok, that's good to know, I can deal with that...sarcasim can be a form of humor but yes it can be misinterpreted as "witchy" if not explained...so bring it on... but question is, can you take the rebuttals?

Veronica Hosking Jan 8, 2013, 4:21pm UTC

Yes no problem. I love a good back and forth. Especially now since that souse foot has me cooped up. I did get Gretchen out in her wheelchair for a walk. It's nice and sunny and 70 today. By the weekend we're suppose to be cold and rainy.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 4:47pm UTC

I understand as Linda, loves to bring her wheelchair out on the deck in the sunshine, helps both of our spirits

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A. F. Stewart Jan 8, 2013, 2:42pm UTC

Jabberwocky the sequel, most excellent.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 3:43pm UTC

thank you, I consider Carroll a pre surreal influence

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 3:44pm UTC

this was fun, thank you

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Kevin E. Jan 8, 2013, 3:15pm UTC

You done made Leis Carool proud................well you might have if he was able to read this awesome and fun poem!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 4:44pm UTC

this style helps me from going completely insane...There is a freedom by dancing around the edges

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Pam Brittain Jan 8, 2013, 4:25pm UTC

I agree with Kevin. This was and now is one of my favorite poems.

Pam Brittain Jan 8, 2013, 4:25pm UTC

Did you ever see the movie, Jabberwocky?

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 4:42pm UTC

didn't see it but the jabberwocky has always tickled my surreal funny bone

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Betty S. Jan 8, 2013, 4:29pm UTC

My Goodness what an imagination.... I liked this!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 4:43pm UTC

sometmes it helps to be a little bit crazy

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Priscilla P. Jan 8, 2013, 5:52pm UTC

That is wild and FUN

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 8, 2013, 8:45pm UTC

thank you so much, it's right down my surreal alley

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elizabeth evans Jan 9, 2013, 9:22am UTC

Absolutely fabulous.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 9, 2013, 9:31am UTC

love the comment, Elizabeth, thank you...beware the jub jub

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wendy st. john-devereaux Jan 9, 2013, 9:33am UTC

carroll would approve!....this was great

blessings

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 9, 2013, 1:27pm UTC

thank you Wendy...this was fun...got some of my surrealism out

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JOHN BECK Jan 9, 2013, 10:30am UTC

Good one, Richard!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 9, 2013, 1:29pm UTC

thanks, John...may be outside the prompt guidelines but I'm enjoying

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Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Jan 19, 2013, 10:45pm UTC

You've pulled it off, Richard. Judging from comments, you've scored a ten! Indeed, I would concur.

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.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jan 20, 2013, 12:54pm UTC

so happy as this brought out my surrealy...may not be perfect form but was what flowed out...appreciate the feature, Susan

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