Clothing Optional

As always, my sense of humour and fun tends to peek out. Any resemblance to any poet living or dead is purely unintentional. Happy reviewing! ;-)

As I peruse the pages here

I'm oft times overwhelmed

by over-use of metaphors

and words that are mis-spelled

But perhaps what troubles most of all

Is when a poem that I've just read

Leaves me sitting here bewildered

for I've no clue what you've just said

 

Your words are so mellifluous

And there are ninetyseven lines

describing things most banal

yet no meaning can I find

I scratch my head, quite puzzled

for I don't believe I'm dense

But this richly veiled gibberish?

Well, to me it makes no sense

 

I scan reviews before me

and the words sing glowing praise

seems THEY have found the meaning

in the issues that you raised

I want so much to join them

in lauding your latest prose

but truthfully, I'm reminded of

The Emperor's New Clothes

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

I think this is said as well as possible and very nicely poetically done.
Even tho' being simple minded is part of my problem,(If I appear to be using a metaphor, it's a mistake) I fully agree there are SO many poems written here that leave me with absolutely NO idea of what is being inferred.
Good to hear at least one other person has the same opinion.

[Starbaby]

My words could be commentary on the writings themselves, or just as easily on my inability to understand and see what others before me have said. Or maybe it is social commentary on how some just pretend to see the deeper meaning and are afraid to say it for fear of seeming simple? Even the simplest words are subject to the readers slants and interpretations. It is for this reason that a single poem can have a myriad of meanings and interpretations apart from the original intention of the writer. There is no shame in not understanding only in pretending that you do. Many thanks for stopping on by on this frosty morning.

[Kaylor Mason]

This is very good--that has happened to me! You know your prose is really bad when you sit down to write in your personal journal and find that the words for your innermost thoughts and desires just don't come, and a blank page looks back at you and laughs.

[Ken Simm.]

I agree and just hope you don't mean me.

[Starbaby]

LMAO!!!!! Never! Thanks for stopping by Ken.

[willweb]

I couldn't agree more and often wonder, "what the hell are they talking about?" Though I will say, most I read on here I get and understand but there are some who really baffle me. Well said.

[AJNJ]

I see your point but are you talking of prose or poetry? A lot of Plath and Sexton doesn't make immediate sense to me but they were considered great for a reason. Anyone who pretends to understand everything they wrote is incredible.

[Starbaby]

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. It was just a lighthearted offering, not directed at any particular style, poet, or genre. I'm just often amazed and astounded by the comments made, the interpretations of other readers, to the point that I wonder if we are in fact reading the same piece. ( Is it me, or is it you is what comes to mind sometimes ) ;-)

[John the Baptist]

It's what is called contemporary poetry. Very popular these days. It's all you see in magazines like The New Yorker. I think these poets write for other poets and critics, not for the general public. They will be forgotten.

[Starbaby]

Something akin to if you can't dazzle em with brilliance, baffle em with bullshit? :-) Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate the read, and the words. Nice to meet you.

[Franky]

Oh my... this needs to go into the hall of fame at writerscafe. I love this! I read N I read here....I I attempt to leave positive reviews but it can be tough. But....sometimes the submissions here are excellent! But I agree totally and I'm thrilled you wrote this. I often (like you said) read and try hard to understand but ......umm.. i dont! Lol

[Starbaby]

Thanks for stopping by and being brave enough to leave aa few words. i too always strive to be positive, but quite often I feel like the arrow whizzed right over my head and I want to shout "Can someone please 'splain it to the dumb girl here in the back?

[Franky]

Ummmmmm. You just made me laugh out loud. 😄😄

I also feel a need to understand and I refuse to pretend I do when I don't. Thank you!