A CLARIHEW AND TWO LIMERICKS There lived a word hoarder fondly known as The Bard Whose eyes could smell onions, and he smelled of lard He often had gripes; words he couldn't keep hidden The biggest put-downer-- the pride and joy of Great Britain *** There's this thing they do on TheTwitter Ask for links, and that'd make you feel chipper That list would grow long They'd string you along Talk to the hand, I'm done being a sucker * Social media-- the suck-life of behavioral addiction It modifies your mood, imagine-- What in tarnation! Has you craving more like a merry-go-round your feet suspended, never touching the ground Oh, social media-- right prescription for wrong religion *** © 2021 selmamartin.com
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“Poem Dive, where the chapter title “The Answer Squash,” from Day 19’s prompt, led to a deliriously rollicking trip to the produce aisle.” ~ NaPoWriMo
Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a humorous rant. In this poem, you may excoriate to your heart’s content all the things that get on your nerves. Perhaps it’s people who tailgate when driving, or don’t put the caps back on pens after they use them. Or the raccoons who get into your garbage cans. For inspiration, perhaps you might look to this list of Shakespearean insults. Or, for all of you who grew up on cartoons from the 1980s, perhaps this compendium of Skeletor’s Best Insults might provide some insight. Happy writing!
Thanks for sticking with me this fantabulous month of April, my friends. But did you know that we have a mere dozen more days to go? Yup, You’ve been wonderful to me, and I’m so glad I have you coming to read. Thank you, and as always, I wish you miracles. xoxo, Selma.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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Oh Selma, you captured my feelings about social media today! I also loved the phrase, “word hoarder.”
Yeah, isn’t it pathetic? Something needs to change.
A word hoarder — that famous man. He had a filthy mouth too. Sheesh. He hoarded.
Kathryn, thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate you. Wishing you more miracles.
Oh, the merry go round circus that has us spinning to a destructive daze!
Yup, that’s the one. We become The Products of The Thing then. How did this happen? Let’s get our lives back.
Thanks for the comment, G. You bless me with your support. Be well. I wish you miracles.
social media facts! Thanks for putting this down
Thanks for commenting. I always knew I’m not alone in this. Be well, dear friend. I wish you miracles. xo