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by FranktheFrank
28 Dec 2023, 03:40
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Big Guy
Replies: 22
Views: 12662

Re: Big Guy

I can't work out how there are 9500 views in just eleven days.
Perhaps there is nothing on TV.
by FranktheFrank
28 Dec 2023, 03:37
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A Showman Catches Bullets in His Belt
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: The Showman who Catches Bullets in a Stomach Pouch

I felt he was a cheat, Bob, but of course you can't go around shooing people in the guts just for a shilling. It was his only way to make a living, for him and his girl-friend. They'd bought a cheap little trick from some shop for magicians and that is all they could do. Even if she'd missed the pou...
by FranktheFrank
27 Dec 2023, 20:58
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Big Guy
Replies: 22
Views: 12662

Re: Big Guy

The nine thousand readers may be because of the title
'Big Guy' may be a bit misleading.
by FranktheFrank
27 Dec 2023, 20:50
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A Showman Catches Bullets in His Belt
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: The Showman who Catches Bullets in a Stomach Pouch

Some find me interesting. Some think I'm a devil sent to wind them up.
Thanks, Caleb, I appreciate your comments.
by FranktheFrank
27 Dec 2023, 02:44
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Big Guy
Replies: 22
Views: 12662

Re: Big Guy

I may have taken over an old post Billy, I really can't remember.
It does seem unusual.
by FranktheFrank
27 Dec 2023, 01:12
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A Showman Catches Bullets in His Belt
Replies: 4
Views: 944

A Showman Catches Bullets in His Belt

. . . charges just a shilling to enter his tent ‘Now, would anyone like to be a witness?’ He shouts. His assistant is pretty a tad too old for pubescent boys Not too old after she shakes her derrière We take the bait and climb up on stage His props are arranged out of sight behind the screen: a deli...
by FranktheFrank
26 Dec 2023, 13:35
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Senryu About Ships on Christmas Day
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

Re: Senryu About Ships on Christmas Day

To you too, Michael, it been many years we've wished peace on this celebratory day.
by FranktheFrank
26 Dec 2023, 00:12
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: a senyru
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: a senyru

I would never have gotten it, Billy. Not on my own.
I see it now, funny.
It does happen, I happen to be deaf too.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 23:34
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Christmas Day 2023
Replies: 3
Views: 1188

Re: Christmas Day 2023

He just told you, Michael, Billy doesn't celebrate Christmas, he's working.
And you wish him a merry time.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 21:11
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Senryu About Ships on Christmas Day
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

Senryu About Ships on Christmas Day

Shepherds watched choirs
of angels descend to sing
from their space shuttle
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 21:02
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Senryu About Chips on Christmas Day
Replies: 1
Views: 714

Senryu About Chips on Christmas Day

Feral dogs seek scraps
from the Chinese take-away
Cast-aways from revellers
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 20:54
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Poem About The Lost on Christmas Day in Port Eynon
Replies: 1
Views: 630

Poem About The Lost on Christmas Day in Port Eynon

Port Eynon Beach
deserted on Christmas day
except for the lost
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 20:50
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: a senyru
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: a senyru

a senyru
#1 Post by Billy » 24 Dec 2023, 18:30

I didn't fart...
NO GRANDMA
HOW'S YOUR HEART?
Why the caps
I just don't get it.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:35
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: a senyru
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: a senyru

Happy day, Billy.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:17
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Big Guy
Replies: 22
Views: 12662

Re: Big Guy

I'll do my best friend, Bob. Happy Christmas day, enjoy.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:16
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sky (version 3!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: The Sky (version 3!)

Caleb, you have worked hard on this.
It's your poem, enjoy tinkering. You are getting there.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:15
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Testament
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

Re: Testament

I have to agree with Dale on this. The poem is trying to associate Jesus with images and blasphemous attempts to seek God by primitive peoples. It cannot give a view of a gradually revealed theology which leads to the Son of Man born Christmas day. There is an attempt at humour but at the cost of a ...
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:05
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: a senyru
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: a senyru

My feeling is Billy is having a bad day.
by FranktheFrank
25 Dec 2023, 15:04
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: a senyru
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: a senyru

I try to stick to the 5-7-5 rule, Caleb, but apparently anything goes in modern English language Japanese style poetry.
Michael is the expert in this, and to some extent Billy too. Michael has explained it several time, but alas
most of it escapes me at this time.
by FranktheFrank
23 Dec 2023, 13:35
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sky (version 3!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: The Sky (version 3!)

Caleb, I understand your position completly. Its best not to explain your poem or defend it from criticism, although I've done it. The idea is to post your work we thrash it or give accolades according to our perspective That doesn't mean we are right or that you are wrong the idea is to take from i...
by FranktheFrank
23 Dec 2023, 03:58
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sky (version 3!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: The Sky (new version)

Theologically you are out in that statement about the thumb. Mainline churches support the Trinity, that the three are one but distinct. Even Jehovah Witnesses now say Jesus is equal to the Father and Oneness Pentecostals say Jesus is the Father. It is as Bob says an irreverent and unwarranted if no...
by FranktheFrank
21 Dec 2023, 17:16
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Trophy of War Christmas (2023)
Replies: 4
Views: 1864

Re: Trophy of War Christmas (2023)

Thanks for reading and commenting, Caleb.
by FranktheFrank
21 Dec 2023, 00:53
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sky (version 3!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: The Sky

I can't add much more to Bob's comments.
by FranktheFrank
21 Dec 2023, 00:52
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sky (version 3!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1527

Re: The Sky

so to Hell with him! We have to accept negative reviews in a positive way, Caleb. We may not like a review but we should accept it on the premises that it is an honest review of our work and respect that view unless it is a beastly rely. And they may be right, and on the other hand they may be wron...
by FranktheFrank
21 Dec 2023, 00:44
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Revisions
Replies: 7
Views: 4345

Re: Revisions

I might steal it, Bob, use it myself.