Spits and Spats in Slouchy Hats

Been there, done that...my advice (I'm singing now) Let it Go (because I like and admire you both) : )

I'll slap you metaphorically
and stick you with a simile,
and here's a little sonnet
to shove beneath your bonnet.

Written words anticipate
points of view will dissipate,
what we say and what we mean
sometimes slipping in between.

Humor falls on deafened ears
crossing swords like buccaneers,
words that fly are so polite
no one exits on stage right.

No offense intended there
poking fun into thin air,
stabbed you with the pointy end
now we've got a fence to mend.

Reviews

[Clockwork]

I really admire how you are ably to use rhythm and rhyme to help delivery your witty commentary about the situation. These lines made me smile: "Humor falls on deafened ears/crossing swords like buccaneers."

I am not familiar with the indecent your referring to because I haven't been on the cafe very much in the last year. What I can say is that poems like this one help brighten the atmosphere and start the process of mending fences. Well done with this one!

[icelandicblue]

So wonderful to see you Clockwork. Thanks so much for dropping in and brightening my day!

[AprilRN1210]

"Written words anticipate
points of view will dissipate,
what we say and what we mean
sometimes slipping in between."... had to copy the whole dang stanza... hit me hard.. I have always known the power that words have.. spoken...or written... and have tried to be careful... but sometimes humor does fall on deaf ears... or wasn't delivered correctly... or all points of view weren't carefully considered... people get offended all the time from comedians who may not have meant it, but didn't think the joke all the way through.. to see how others would see it.. perceive it.... perception is a funny thing sometimes...

I love the playful, but serious tone of this piece.. and ended perfectly.. well done ma'am...

[icelandicblue]

Thanks April and I agree with you perception really is everything, so much so that sometimes intent gets lost in translation.

[AprilRN1210]

unfortunately yes... live and learn... can't please everyone all the time, but can be more cognizant of how others might perceive things... dang translation... eats a lot of stuff.. :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Excellent message to put to practice. Great write, Ice! I love it....:) Let it go! Let it go... :)

[icelandicblue]

A lovely voice you have...thank you.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I have not seen 'Frozen'...is that where the song is from?

[icelandicblue]

Yes! it is.

[Lyn Anderson]

I really like this, and it makes a whole lot of sense. The thing of it went right over my head, at first ... and I agree, wholeheartedly!

[icelandicblue]

These things happen...people get upset. I happen to like both parties and this baby was born. Thanks for the read.

[Rita L. Sev]

Been on sporadically lately, so it looks like I missed a verbal fray; I like this lighthearted piece, and its imperative approach, Blue.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Rita...just a little responsive classroom. ; )

[David Scott]

If it were only this easy... wait, it is...
Very well conceived and delivered.

[icelandicblue]

HiYa David! Thanks, all in good fun. ; )

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this does lighten the mood...poets shouldn't fight...that's not what we are about...let's put down the stones, and swords...and quit shooting each other in the verse. not a rhyme fan...but this just blew me away with its creativity and natural feel.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks jacob. I am glad you liked the rhyme.

[The Nude Writer]

So wonderful :) I love your writing :) this is very humorous

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much cutie.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The written word can be tricky, poetry is subjective and it can be hard to know the intent of a review when we don't we can't hear the demeanor in which it was express… glad you took a humorous approach to this situation.

[icelandicblue]

We've had some doozy throw downs on this site. I just tried to lighten the mood since I like and admire all involved.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

It sounds like it, at least you got a fun musing out of it… now you two play nice… no clawing or eye gouging, LOL

[icelandicblue]

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye!

[Pryde Foltz]

Don't sweat it, Anne … I assume this is directed partially at me … don't worry we have come to terms behind the scenes … imagine that. LOL. There will be a duel with wet spaghetti noodles at dawn … the winner gets to eat the meatballs … the loser washes up.

[icelandicblue]

Ahh now that's more like it! I had fun writing this anyway. ; )

[Pryde Foltz]

I could tell ...