Monday 27 June 2011

don Juan goes psychedelic

is that all there is-
left of your psychedelic underwear?
it did help in taking my mind off
from the seven deadly sins
finally when I see you give those up-
dear, dear John, 
I am no longer interested in you
hope you quench your thirst
by visions of the future
lolling in the company of
saints, monks, and meditation

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I had fun writing this. I simply let go of myself and ended up with a poem which might not make much sense. But so what? 

21 comments:

  1. As creative a Dear John poem as I've seen.

    =)

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  2. Sometimes our mind takes flight and leads us to assemble words that seem meaningless, but contain truth.

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  3. Outstanding Job !

    I always look forward to the very talented poets among us and you never disappoint..."Outside of the box" use of the prompt yet so very "IN"... Bravo !

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  4. I like the idea of don juan lolling with the saints. such a good word, lolling.

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  5. I really admire poets, because I cannot write it, except for silly Roses are Red types that my husband and I make up to be silly! Great job!

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  6. so what indeed

    as the moment takes us

    a good sentiment

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  7. Dear Guatami: Being a flower-child of the 60's and 70's I can relate to the "psychelic underwear". I know exactly what you mean oddly enough!

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  8. OMG! My brothers wore psychedelic underwear. This is precious and a darned good send-off!

    Namaste..........

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  9. This was different - I like - you certainly had fun - like a psychedelic swirl..jae

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  10. Yes, yes! Very chortleworthy.

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  11. ..and so what it is...you ended up with great stuff!

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  12. Quite a different take on the prompt...love it!! Peace and blessings

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  13. Very very creative this one!

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  14. Very creative imagery. Well done.

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  15. Journey of Don Juan from psychedelic underwear to chanting saints...that's quite an interesting response to a Poetry Potlucj prompt. :-)

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  16. This is very amusing and cute =)

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  17. John Lennon, John the Baptist and Pope John all kinda wandered here for me! While Don Juan seemed to umpire the whole shebang! What a fun party!

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  18. Caught me off guard as a "dear John" letter ... fun and creative take on the prompt ... :-)

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  19. Holy moly! This is the most incredibly creative use of this prompt. I always look forward to your offerings...you have such a unique muse and I am always fascinated by it!

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