I once saw a name tag that said "Hello, My Name Is F*** You!"

Blade: Trinity. Ryan Reynold's character Frost had that on his bullet-proof vest. ^^

Yep! You get a cookie! *Gives you one*

Heh, look down

Which part?

The post under this one^^

I see

Cool, I see that you see too!

Why exactly did you point it out though?

Because you said something about giving a cookie... That was it...

Ooohhh!

A very simple run on of an aged metaphor. It's good practice if nothing else. ^^

I agree! =3

It was a quick piece in which I kinda just expounded on the simplicity of that delicious well known line: "a rose by any other name is just as sweet." ^^

Taking stuff further is always fun in poetry; so I thought, well, that line is CLEARLY telling me that no matter what you call a rose, it's still gonna smell/be sweet. :3

Sooo, that means that ALL things no matter what you call them will STILL be and act like it should. :O

What JOY! \(^o^)/

Nah, clearly what the line is telling you is that A Rose is A Rose no matter what you call it.

Uh...yeah. =P

That's essentially what I meant! x3

A rather nice poem using a simple metaphor that's been used countless times. And this poem does wonders with it.

Why THANK you! :D

I feel the same; it's a very simple metaphor, and I just decided to elaborate a bit more on how it can apply to ANYTHING! ^^

I always love how you rhyme. Also i liked yur picture for this one too

Much obliged, Soka! =3

Rhyme is ESSENTIAL pour moi! D8

I shall never write without it. 8<

It's been a while since I read a poem that rhymed. Thanks for that, buddy. ^^

Read all his stuff, then.

2nd~

*pounce huggle*

Thanks as always for stopping by and checking out my work, Ty. :3

Though, I haven't seen you much on MSN or anything. I hope you've been well? =O

Oh y'know, school gets in the way~

Then the parents don't even let me touch the computer most of the week, any time I do get is short-lived and in secrecy! x3

I see, well THAT certainly sucks! D8

Try to savor that secrecy then! :U

*hugs* 8>

Oh YOU! ^^

You is MOST welcome! :3

Hehe, and as my buddies below mentioned, ALL my stuff rhymes! x3


Tis true though, it seems to be a dying tool in poetry these MODERN days. (>.>)

I guessed that the poem was based on this line from Hamlet: "there is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so." Almost got it!

I really like the first two lines; it's pretty humorous. =3

What are the memories in the fourth stanza outlasting, though? Unless the memory is about a physical object, I don't see how a memory would outlast the person with the memory.

INTERESTING; that quote from Hamlet does indeed apply! (o.o)

Although, I was simply thinking of the "a rose by any other name is just as sweet" quote, during my writing process. ^^;


And as for the "memory" quatrain, the memory WILL outlast the person with the memory, as that is its prime directive. :3

If one has experienced a terrible event, life changing even, I'm sure they'll have a horrid memory as an unwanted keepsake (hence a "burden of the past" ~the metaphor~). Despite how they hate it, the memory will instinctively (personifying) cling to that person's life, UNTIL they pass away; thus, outlasting their physical existence. If by SOME chance the bearer of the memory is able to forget the event (which isn't applying to the message of this poem), then the memory WOULDN'T outlast the man. ^^;

Yeesh, I HATE being all philosophical; still, this concept was just for the sake of the poem; you every right to TOTALLY argue against it. xD

I appreciate your comments, Yamada! 8>

Wondrous, as always! ^_^

TANKS you! :3

(my tanks are camo-print, btw) ^^

My tanks are fluorescent pink. Nobody ever suspects that. XD They roll right through, and by the time it registers that it was a very feminine tank, it's already gone.

TOUCHE! :O

So much truth. Assigning moral qualities to the amoral is frivolous.

YESSIR! :3

You're my new favorite FA poet. :P No competition at all.

8<

...I think my head's gonna inflate! :U

Still, I just do what I can in this post modern poetic FREE verse world. =/

My teacher isn't fond of the way I write ONE bit! (-_-)

She said: "we live in the 21st century, so write like it."

PHAIL much! lol

I am so glad my English professor was the opposite. The man's library is nothing but Coleridge, Blake, Milton, Frost, Shakespeare, Poe...it's like Heaven's library.

Poetry without form isn't poetry. It's prose.

HOLY F**K....your prof is the AWEsome! D8

Also...do you have an instant messenger by chance? :3

I mostly use MSN (all my poetry fur buddies are there), but I can do YIM as well. =P

I pretty much only use MSN. XD I'll note you my screenname. ^^

<3

I has added you! ^^

I am online now if you want to message me. ^^

Gah, I figured as much...I don't see you on my list though! (o.o)

I have no idea why. o.o Note me with your MSN, and perhaps I can add you successfully.

Hehe, it's actually already present in my info box on my profile page! ;3

Oh my goodness.

You're poems are astounding.

Go and thank :userriddle_me_this: for introducing me to you while I look through your gallery for inspiration.

I'm off to go semi-plaguerize this poem and then give you credit for the inspiration. ♥

x3

D'awww, well THANKS! =D

I'm glad you love my work. ^^

Riddle is a VERY good friend of mine, so no problem there! :3

It's more than a love. It's an OBSESSION >:D *Stalks*

Once again, I caught that magic! A riveting rework of an age old cliche' Now this one, I absolutely love: not just because of it's clever wording and message of consistency in perception, but because you drew inspiration from the Ars Poetica, one of my favorite pieces of poetry of all time. I don't think I'll ever forget it, a poem with a simple meaning, 'sometimes a story is just a story', sometimes writing is just meant to be written for the sake of entertainment. This particular poem isn't so much light-hearted as it is blunt. That's the essence of the Ars Poetica, dress the language but make the message clear. It's also a bit darker than your other works, if I had to compare your works to a color I'd say it'd have to be green because of the jovial settings and natural imagery . . . this in particular is more a shade of olive drab!

Trailing off, this poem also makes me wonder: what if Hurricanes bore 'pretty names' or what if a Rose was named after something vile. We'd perceive it as always, but we'd consider it differently. It's amazing just how much a simple name can alter your opinion on something, but I guess that's the power of language for you.

I'm gonna favorite this one, it's very well written, the message is valuable, and it reminded me of a timeless classic; in fact it was that particular poem that got me interested in open-form poetry! Anywho, once again, write away "wolfmur!"

For some reason, I've been putting off commenting to this. (o.o)

I guess I wanted to formulate an appropriately sized response, but, after some quick thought, I think it's best that I just say "thank you very much!" \(^o^)/

I really do appreciate your poetic insight though, as well as the fave. ^^