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[ CC ] This Chapped Ass Of Mine
I would not bet on my horse in this race if I were you---
will get you nowhere in particular, which is my goal
Destination within reach, filling the world around me
with desired scenery --- though life currently is far from foal
Perhaps upon arrival, I'll be too weathered from journeying ---
no longer care for liberating madness of youth's daydreams
Discouraged? No, as I have nowhere else in particular to go
minding not as long as you matter in my conscious streams
Published 2nd Feb 2020
| Edited 27th Oct 2021
Author's Note
inspired by the poem "In My Dreams" by Stevie Smith @
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46843/in-my-dreams
for the Classic Corner comp "Alone In The Woods" @
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/11244
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46843/in-my-dreams
for the Classic Corner comp "Alone In The Woods" @
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/11244
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LOL! The title is SO indicative of Smith's wry sense of humor! I am really enjoying delving further into her life's works.
Ironically, i just read your inspirational poem this very morning over coffee! I'm having difficulty deciding on one, which means I need to keep chugging until lightening strikes. Glad to see you had no issues whatsoever!
Ironically, i just read your inspirational poem this very morning over coffee! I'm having difficulty deciding on one, which means I need to keep chugging until lightening strikes. Glad to see you had no issues whatsoever!
2nd Feb 2020 2:10pm
It was the 2nd poem of hers that I read and it was like - Yep, that's the one!
However, her style is more wordy than I have been accustomed to lately, so it has been a challenge of finding the right balance - not too long winded nor too choppy.
Glad you enjoyed! 😊📝
However, her style is more wordy than I have been accustomed to lately, so it has been a challenge of finding the right balance - not too long winded nor too choppy.
Glad you enjoyed! 😊📝
2nd Feb 2020 4:07pm
the title had me thinking about a Blow-up Donut that old people sit on at a stadium's bleachers
(Hey, You're an old man, right?)
(Hey, You're an old man, right?)
2nd Feb 2020 4:49pm
3rd Feb 2020 3:53am
Dear BK,
I have a lot of reading and learning to do. Stevie Smith? Billy Collins? Who else is on the reading list?
This was a really cute read and reminded me of my horse. She was slightly overweight for a thoroughbred and just this side of over the hill, but she could cantor like a well tuned Cadillac! Thanks for the memory. Good luck in the comp. H🌷
I have a lot of reading and learning to do. Stevie Smith? Billy Collins? Who else is on the reading list?
This was a really cute read and reminded me of my horse. She was slightly overweight for a thoroughbred and just this side of over the hill, but she could cantor like a well tuned Cadillac! Thanks for the memory. Good luck in the comp. H🌷
3rd Feb 2020 10:58am
Your homework assignment is to read everyone on this page LOL!
http://poeticmedics.com/classic_corner_poet_tributes.html
I'm glad it brought forth a good nemory. Thank you, Honoria.
http://poeticmedics.com/classic_corner_poet_tributes.html
I'm glad it brought forth a good nemory. Thank you, Honoria.
3rd Feb 2020 11:23am
The title cracked me up, so I had to read this lol
Anywho, love ur very unique look at life bro! 😊
Anywho, love ur very unique look at life bro! 😊
3rd Feb 2020 11:33am
Of course one will end up with a chapped ass when wearing assless chaps in the saddle all day. Thank you for reading, PoetikOne.
4th Feb 2020 1:25am
5th Feb 2020 2:50pm
Thank you, SnuggleB. I know you've done your homework and dearly appreciate your comment.
5th Feb 2020 2:35pm
I see myself as the horse. Full of promise but defected. I have to find my own way I will dream and try to achieve it. I have time.
5th Feb 2020 5:00pm
Truly appreciate this piece... our youth and our aging desires never really coincide...
5th Feb 2020 6:09pm
8th Feb 2020 11:49pm
There you go again, whetting the appetites of other poets by introducing us to Stevie.
What can I say about this? It's got a cool and candid with life experience that makes me want to learn more.
Excellent spill.
What can I say about this? It's got a cool and candid with life experience that makes me want to learn more.
Excellent spill.
9th Feb 2020 1:50am
11th Feb 2020 4:44am
Life requires chaps, according to Stevie Smith its a good thing her dreams can be hers alone, I like how you captured her nonchalance about what others think, a true artists words..
I'm really liking her poems so far, I'm working on something and its going 'pretty' well..
Happy birthday 🎂
I'm really liking her poems so far, I'm working on something and its going 'pretty' well..
Happy birthday 🎂
11th Feb 2020 11:23am
