Whatever Whimsy

I work on pins and pistons, pull the lever watch me react

drop a quarter in the slot to see me move at rapid speeds

slow me down by snapping my crown in reverse

there is madness to this method, foul scream to play

pulleys and toxic ads motivate my every cry and smile

i can be your worst nightmare or your playmate

you choose your poison and I'll host your party

coffee, tea or a quirky bamboozlement that suits you

press Enter or do not pass go, you'll collect more

than you'd ever imagine possible on this mystery tour

i never die or cease to pleasure, plug me in

watch me perform and take the ultimate treasure

i'm your unrequited censors prize pressure for life

Author's Note

Not sure about this one, it just fell out of my head after I saw the photo.

Picture prompt ~ The Whimsical Art of Alexander Jansson

Reviews

[Kristin Lee]

Its interesting, I thought I had it figured out and then the words shifted and the image I had in my head changed. So the title is perfect! Whatever Whimsy... And when I read that it was a picture prompt it all made sense :)

I think its well done. Lot of creativity went into this.

[Frieda P]

I'm thrilled you took it there Kristin, were you in my head?

[KeeD]

Found myself dabbling in the whimsical thoughts of this piece.. drinking in the spirits of this unique write I am pleased to find my cheeks rise to the celebration of these words. I find the lady in your poems a very confident, sexy, almost seductively elegant, manipulating me in ways that I seem to enjoy and she captures me, never failing to do so.. she has me by the mind, be it in my head or in my pants.

[Ravyne Hawke]

Wonderful job of whimsy here, Frieda. I got the sense that this machine messes with the mind quite a bit. I love the monopoly reference and the twist on it, and the Beatles reference as well. Wonderful job.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A classic piece that puzzles the reader, one I may have to return to and reread, clever girl!

[Frieda P]

Ha trying to figure out my head is quite the puzzle, thanks Thomas.

[TL Boehm]

Do you know what this reminds me of? The influence of the media on the psyche. (no i have not been drinking the bong water. I don't even own a bong.) Especially right here in the middle:

there is madness to this method, foul scream to play
pulleys and toxic ads motivate my every cry and smile
i can be your worst nightmare or your playmate
you choose your poison and I'll host your party
coffee, tea or a quirky bamboozlement that suits you

its a fantastical poem. Well done.

[Frieda P]

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw that picture TL...I kind of took it more to being manipulated but that's where i was headed, without a bong also I might add. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

I can't say I ever thought I'd read quirky bamboozlement in a Frieda poem :P It's a great piece though, a different side of you, and pretty wide-open for interpretation as well...you don't wanna know the interpretations I'm making...;P

[Frieda P]

Just trying to keep you on your toes Benji....ha, I thought I'd leave that part open, wasn't sure if you'd catch it or not...should have known. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Haha I don't miss much Mrs.R ;)

[Frieda P]

Apparently Benji ;-)

[kublakhan27]

;)

[Leslie Philibert]

This impresses me no end. What is done really well is the way the way you describe the machine fits perfectly to the subject, a very fast poem that almost physically portrays the subject, the way you reduce punctuation gives this speed and energy. A fine poem

[Frieda P]

Wow, thanks Leslie, can I give your review 100, really jazzing on your comments here, thanks so much!

[Tai Ryens]

I was expecting an Alice in Wonderland episode-like poem here, but I guess I was somewhat wrong. Still, I enjoyed the portrayal of yourself as an entertainment machine.

[Frieda P]

You have any idea how much I abhor being predictable Tai, :-) thanks....

[Ken Simm.]

This passed out of your mouth, written on a small card. Then you stopped working again.
Scary and multilayered Frieda. Shivers down spine job.

[Frieda P]

Ha as did your visual Ken!

[Ken Simm.]

You said it dropped out of your head.

[Frieda P]

I know, can't you tell when I'm being sarcastic yet love? ;-)

[Ken Simm.]

No, can't you tell when I am? What's that about the highest form of wit? Smirk.
You know I don't know how to treat women.

[Frieda P]

I'll take my chances. ;-)

[Ken Simm.]

The old one.
How do you handle a woman? you wine her, dine her. Tell her how beautiful she is. Write her lovely poetry, bring her flowers everyday, notice what she is wearing and tell her how you love her more each day.
How do you handle a man?........ Turn up naked and bring booze.

[Frieda P]

Exactly.

[Frieda P]

Ha I already read it on the live feed! A man with a sense of humor, now you're going to make me fall in love with you....

[Ken Simm.]

Groucho. Do you realise you are the most beautiful woman in the world/
Woman, Really?
Groucho. No but I don't mind lying if it gets me somewhere.

[Ken Simm.]

Ooops I'm outta here!

[Frieda P]

Haha chicken....

[Ken Simm.]

Never get involved. Those are my principles aa a man And if you don't like them. Well I have others.

[Frieda P]

Putting the toilet seat down I hope?

[Ken Simm.]

Its what my Mum told me to do. Off to do my lonely dinner now on my single gas ring. Say goodnight Frieda

[Frieda P]

Good night Freida.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Well I think Freud would have a field day with this, or a brain aneurism, good to see that I am not the only one with a twisted view on everyday life. Love this.

[Frieda P]

Ha probably the latter I'd say Dale, thanks, that made me smile. :-)