Spinning

would specifically like to know if repetitions work for you or not :) also am not picking on Gore ..just love the pic! could be any one of them eh!?

Spin

Tornadic whirls and dusting

down

           down

                       down

Debris of humus twisting

a

   round

                round 

                              round

concrete words asunder as

they spin 

                    spin

                               spin

(but i thought you said)

No No NO 

my colors are more hued

in rainbow, pastel and 

well well well

you see?

it will always be the same

                                               same

                                                          same.

E. 4/18/2016 

Author's Note

are you kidding me! the captcha for this was "hooknose" ... what more can one say! :)

Reviews

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Hey E, I think the repetition is so dead on. They are all repeat performances of the last one plus a little extra. I doubt we even have an election this year. We don't choose who the next idiot is, they do. I don't even vote anymore. Nothing to vote for, except more of the same BS which I'm totally disgusted with. It's about to get even uglier, my friend. But, it is always darkest before the dawn. Sometimes people have to it bottom before they stand. We will stand again :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for taking time once again lynn ..i have been a Republican (because of professed platform all my voting life (46 yrs.) this year their failures to stick up for me; and the ignorant, weak fear mongering about Donald Trump (not that i particularly like him) has caused me to register as independent ... i consider myself an informed voter and do watch quite a bit of news on several channels; but i agree with you 100% ..not hardly worth voting ...:( in all my years i never knew about the Dems "super delegates" ...sigh! and i have always been opposed to the whole electoral college fiasco ... if one gets the majority ..they should win ..it could be so easy! i am heartened by your positive attitude ..perhaps change will be demanded of enough people that it actually occurs :}
E.

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. i like your take on the repetition ..had not thought of it that way :)))

[William Michael Reeves]

Repetitions are good...good...good! Just wrote some yesterday. Can't hammer a nail with one stroke...of your pen!

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))) thanks sir! it is a bit of fun fun fun eh!? luv on ya! and Merry Christmas!
E.

[Neville]

Although not a great fan of repetition as a rule, I am inclined to think it works very well indeed here, here here....N

[Einstein Noodle]

a..a..a...thanks thanks thanks! ;) for your tolerance
E.

[Ken Simm.]

This, (as intended perhaps) made me dizzy. It does indeed spin around meaning. Perhaps I need to be a Yank as my mother used to call the soldiers over here during the war. I like the subtle policticalism of this. Social comment made art. Good idea and works well. Reminds me of the old joke about knowing when a politician is lying. I see now the confusion I felt was a part of the effect. Excellent.
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[Einstein Noodle]

yes sir! you got it exactly ..so many of the (insert P word) think everyone is pretty ignorant .. dotting over catchphrases and without the meat of information .. but they are so wrong ..they were all wrong concerning Donald Trump adn his bid for the presidency ... all wrong and wet, themselves, behind the ear. even now the worst of them are still squealing and blaming ..makes this American Yank sick ..oh well .. "The Donald" takes the oath today ...and he has already delivered on the jobs and keeping our companies based here .. it is just a start; but he did it! and not even in office yet! so we shall wait and see ... its mawvelous to get your Highland opinion my friend ..thank you
E.

[Ken Simm.]

I have an admission to make to you dear friend. I am a life long socialist. I am not ashamed of that but it does mean that I am not really enamoured of Donald. He does concern me. I don't really find his mysoginist stances and his name calling somewhat troublesome. In the same way I find my own Conservative government troubling. I was a remainer in the recent referendum to stay in the EU. I think politicians have their own agenda that doesn't tally with my working class background. I also firmly believe that anyone who actively seeks power should be denied it on principle.
Having said that I think that enlighted discussion between friends is important. Friendship is more than differing opinions. Argument is not name calling as it seems to be in the most recent political arguements. In fact I find enlightened arguement fascinating. If I take up a contrary position to you it does not mean that I dislike you. Or it shouldn't do. Intelligence should be a talisman against bigotry and violent words.
I am in essence an internationalist not an insularist. I feel that the world is what matters in the 21st century not the obscene fact that 5% of the population control 99% of this beautiful planets wealth. However I also believe that given the way we are using up the worlds resources some serious thought should be given to population control across the globe. This of course is not for me I hasten to add. I belong to the generation that has most made a mess of things and I won't be here much longer.
I am also an aetheist or humanist if you like. Although I was a staunch churchgoer in my past. I was even an accolite and crucifer at my local parish church as a youngster. what I did here was find out as much about religion as I could. All religions not just Christianity. There were some tenets that I could and do wholeheartedly support, Love the neighbour as thyself for instance. But some I could not. The fact remains that I believe all religious texts were written by humans and exclusively by men. That is all accepted texts. I am thinking particularly about the Gospel according to Mary Magdelen in the Nag Harramabbi scrolls.
In short what I am saying, (or ranting about here) is the fact that whilst I respect your political and religious views they are not mine. But I am minded rather pompously of what Voltaire said "I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
I am sorry for ranting here my dear friend but I felt it necessary to enlighten you as to my beliefs and 'highland opinions'. It does not mean that our friendship is dead (I sincerly hope). In fact quite the contrary. I think that friendship should thrive on enlighted, not force fed, differences. Thank you for giving me the space to do it. Please feel free to delete the above from what is your page as well. I should not really speak out on someone else's space.

[Ken Simm.]

Now I've just read your reply to Lynn and I must say I feel you are extremly enlightend my friend.

[Einstein Noodle]

well thank you sir.... respectful discourse in disagreements has two objectives ...to sway and if not then agree to disagree the end ;) and you are right ..we do not choose the same sides when it comes to socialism .. under Obama its development has been greater than ever .. i want smaller government .. less personal interference .. i am a stubborn individualist .. i choose whether and to whom i give .. be it time, money, or goods .. its my business not big brother's ... thank you for sharing your position on faith as well...it is a huge part of us all says i ..i am a Christian ..the result of anger, rebellion, truth searching and recognition :) when i wake up ..the first thing i do is turn the light on ;)))) love and peace Ken! see ya later :)

[B.J]

This describes politics to me,, we had an election here as well. No-one was interested We are tired of everything and all politicians. Your politics rates well here as well, everything stays the same. We get promises but nothing is ever done.

I like they way you entwind the metaphoor of a swirling tornado. Everytime one comes there is always a mess to clean up.

[Einstein Noodle]

spot on BJ ... seems the opinions of spinners put their own constituencies in the proverbial bag of hammers ...in the USA our election is really heating up and one would think i would not be surprised at my ripe old age ...by the obvious twisting and condemning and personal attacks from all .. but it has gotten so outrageous ... i am surprised and shocked .. its a sad case that our candidates are embroiled in name calling more than not .. oh well ... soon it will be over and just maybe our elected representatives will work together for the betterment of ALL the people ..thanks again for taking time on my pages BJ ..much appreciated :)
E.

[B.J]

Your welcome I enjoy your work. I will be away tomorrow. I am heading to the ocean for some clear fresh air. A well deserved break for a week. Just to walk along the beach for a week with my dog. I am not going to over do it, my body is punished enough. Just to have a rest.

[Einstein Noodle]

have a great one ..i will be thinking of you on my morning walk with Bella the wonder dog :) have a restful retreat

[B.J]

Just a quick check of my messages, then closing down for a week. My dog is 18 so I have my fingers crossed for a life rejuvenating week for her as well

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................

[J. J. Nightingale]

hi.. I don't understand..I tried..................Oh..I like repetition !!!


Jazzy

[Einstein Noodle]

its political ..:{ thanks for stopping my new found friend ... your impressions are important to me ...so thanks for taking time here!
E.

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome ...:).....................

[Sami Khalil]

The spin cycles, the repetition of lies, the boring and disgusting news and so forth. The political circus is going and the powers that be wants to feed us certain agendas. Follow the money trail and the propoganda to see the whole truth before it is too late. What a powerful message...Excellent, sir...:)........................

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! follow the money ... i have held optimism close all my voting life ..but i tell you, Sami, this cycle is absolutely reprehensible ... both candidates unable to gain the trust of the voters ..one might as well have been indited ... and yet ..there they both remain ... our too sad choices! thank you very much for finding this one ..much appreciate your time taken to comment ..means a lot
E.

[Sami Khalil]

So true. God help us. You are welcome...:)..................

[AliciaB]

Repetitions definitely work for me, but that doesn't matter - it's what works for YOU and your poem. :) We, the readers, are at your mercy, so write what is most meaningful and effective in YOUR eyes. Anyway... I do like the repetition and the slanting of the words. It adds emphasis to these parts, gives the poem an almost tornadoey (that's a new word as of now) shape, and to me, adds a visual element of the "spinning" you describe. It's kind of like in a cartoon where a character is spinning around and around for whatever reason, and you see their head or some other body part pop out of the jumbled mess for an instant before disappearing and reappearing in another place. It's like we're seeing the words coming back around again and again as they spin. Does that make any sense? It's a bit difficult to describe. But anyway... I have to admit, the message behind this poem is beyond me. I'm not overly well-versed in politics, which may be a factor, but I do get the feeling that there is an interesting story behind this. I like the chaotic manner in which it is written. Nice work!

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for your encouraging words ..glad my intention came across for you ..it is political no doubt ..i am beginning to wise up and have cut a lot of my news watching and politic following ..it is simply too aggravating and disheartening these days ... :{ thank you again for the kind words of encouragement ..
E.

[andrew mitchell]

a good write einstein, made me dizzy lol the repetition works well it would not be the same without them.

[Einstein Noodle]

so happy i am for your face on this page! thank you sir ..for the encouragement and time you spent .. the mornin' is over but the "rest o' the day to ya sir!" :)
E.

[andrew mitchell]

and to you sir

[Philip Muls]

Spin doctors they are for sure. It is amazing how they can switch positions with a 180 degrees turn when the polls tell them so.

I like it how the repetition evokes the feeling you often have that politics is always the same rubbish going around and around.

Well done.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Philip ... glad you stopped and spent some time ... it makes one dizzy and nauseous doesn't it!? wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a pill to cure them ;}
E.