RIB-TICKLERS

A good laugh is worth....

RIB-TICKLERS

 

Laughter is cosmic

With far reach to the planets

High hoots, low chortles

Cacophony of clangs

Life exudes mirth

Whilst the mind claims the mood

Like figures en-lace, jest

Under silken sheets

 

Laughter swings to anguish

As clouds of despondence hover uninterrupted

Colorless neurons blanket the psyche

Haze the milieu

Like blindness on the river

 

The eminence of chuckle

Ought to rustle the brain

To change its course

Like a lost ship at sea

 

Revert to stellar oaths

Bestow rib-ticklers a taste

Once more

 

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Betty,
Yes, laughter can go a long way.
Yesterday I was thinking about smiles.
Isn’t it interesting that when you have a smile on your face and pass someone that they smile back… same goes for laughter!
Clever poem and interesting use of words
Really enjoyed it,
Lis, still in Spain

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome, Lis, still in Spain!!! Are you there for the long haul???
Best, B

[Lisasview]

Yes, we moved here from California - Texas 2 years ago...never planning to go back...love it here.read moreYes, we moved here from California - Texas 2 years ago...never planning to go back...love it here.
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

Wonderful! Lucky you!
Best, B

[Lisasview]

Yes, we feel that way for sure...
Lisa

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This was so nice and refreshing to read. Laughter truly is cosmic and many people don’t seem to even know this. Laughing keeps you healthy, laughing is part of our brightest memories. Laughing is some of the utmost joy and how you define and write it here makes me smile, reminds me of so many warm happy memories. Laughter can take place in our darkest times to our brightest times. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Cat for a wonderful review!!!!
Best, B

[Alice Miller]

Oh, how nice it is to read a poem about something as universally beautiful as laughter. And lovely to see an author from Black Mountain! Never had the privilege of living there, but have been many times and am far from surprised that living in such a stunning place could be so inspirational... I'm personally fond of laughter being used to "rustle the brain"- what a fantastically evocative word.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for stopping by to review my poem...much appreciated...yes Black Mountain is a very inspiring place....
Best, Betty

[William Michael Reeves]

I've always thought that even if sound can't be carried through space, the sound still happens. With no atmosphere to carry the sound wave, the laugh remains motionless. Drifting. Your poem got all kinds of thoughts going. I love the 'eminence of a chuckle' line. The power of a laugh to heal us. Distract us. I was expecting something cute and funny. Your poem was much more profound.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much, WM, nice to hear from you! And a great review…you absolutely got it head on!
Best, B

[Fran Marie]

If we don't laugh we cry..after all
laughter is the best medicine for
healing what ail us..nicely penned

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much Fran! Much appreciated!
Best, B

[Ken e Bujold]

a very enjoyable read here betty, a timely reminder to us all to lighten our loads with a rib ticklin' laugh

[Betty Hermelee]

Lovely review Ken….to laugh is to enjoy life…
Best, B.

[Miss Sharon]

Rib ticklers eh? I love the title and the poem. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

thanks Sharon, much appreciated!!
Best, B

[Gee]

There is not enough laughter these days, the world takes itself far to seriously.
Good morning Betty, enjoyed the read.
Hope you are well

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Gee for a lovely review; hope you are well too!!
Best, B

[willweb]

I remember a time when I was young...for many years it seemed I was concerned about the way I laughed. It sounds kind of stupid to me. I tried laughing like others but it just didn't work out. One day I confided in an uncle about =my dislike for my way of laughing and he told me...it is not how you laugh but the fact that you do laugh. Do not worry about what others might think...
I really enjoyed your laugh inspired poem. Thank you for the chuckle.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review Will!
Best, B.

[Patricia]

Laughter is always happening here no matter what emotion lies underneath. We handle all of them with humor and probably not always very appropriate but that’s our way to stay sane! Excellent writing as always ( I loved the second stanza) and so good to be visiting your page again! Hugs to you my sweet friend! Love P

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much my poet friend, glad you're back once again!!!! much love P.
B.