Hi. I'm Eric. I'm a structurist of long-standing, studying to learn free-verse, but not at all interested in minimalism or 'spontaneous utterance' poetry. I also see no poetic merit in swearing for the sake of swearing or any other 'shock-value' devices for no other purpose THAN shock value. (Sure...poetry is about emotions; if you can't elicit an emotion without having to resort to shock, how much of a poet can you be?) I believe in pushing the envelope in some cases, but some envelopes damn well don't need pushing, so don't come tell me that twenty-seven lines of un-metered gibberish is a damn sonnet!
I consider poetry a heritage, and every aspect of that heritage precious and valuable...and I believe that it is art. I believe that art takes training, discipline and talent...even free-verse. Recent developments in the poetic arts claim that everything called 'poem' must be considered a poem...but I do not and never will consider that to mean that it is, ipso facto, poetry.
I don't use, accept messages from or accept being put on "buddy-lists" involving any IM software. Feel free to email. If you don't have it, feel free to ask by IM.
I consider poetry a heritage, and every aspect of that heritage precious and valuable...and I believe that it is art. I believe that art takes training, discipline and talent...even free-verse. Recent developments in the poetic arts claim that everything called 'poem' must be considered a poem...but I do not and never will consider that to mean that it is, ipso facto, poetry.
I don't use, accept messages from or accept being put on "buddy-lists" involving any IM software. Feel free to email. If you don't have it, feel free to ask by IM.
- Member since May 4, 2003.
- I'm a opaline dream poet for 933 comments.
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, and quote is I used to care. I take a pill for that, now.. - I am a 51 year old guy from Arizona (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a grumpy old coot.
- I support the site as a gold member
- I have 933 comments, 6 contests, 17 columns
Poems I'm focused on
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Every cowboy who ever rode the rodeo had heard the name even if only a few knew the tale and less believed it (or admitted believing).173 lines, 9 comments, February 17, 2007. In You decide.
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They give us this day
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So take my rhymes for what they are, no more...
I'd rather count the beats than know the score.24 lines, November 23, 2003. In Other -
So bear me, lads, back to Glenfinnan. Aye,
but make no marker there. 'Tis nought of grief I'd ha' ye feel!58 lines, 11 comments, May 29, 2003. In Other -
Casting blindly outward, hear the sounds of misplaced mirth
upon the battlefield. Consider these, all someone's sons!47 lines, 13 comments, May 13, 2003. In Other
My Poetry
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(This came from the Pub...only the line-breaks have been added)74 lines, 5 comments, October 4
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20 lines, 14 comments, July 25
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I know your watchword, all your life was "A man has to be strong!"
I know this came before ideas of what was right and wrong...15 lines, 5 comments, July 18 -
phone rings at eleven thirty-- "Oh, Johnny, what have you done now?"4 lines, 6 comments, July 18
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"Not before time," Dagan growled, as Harid limped slowly into the common room of the Merry Wanderer. Still, noting the weighty bulk of the Antherian's scrip, he signaled775 lines, 9 comments, June 3, 2005. In <200 lines, Fantasy
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Look, it’s the woods, okay? You think there’s neon-painted entertainment behind every tree?
In a situation like that, just ‘hanging around’ doesn’t mean a guy i176 lines, 9 comments, September 14, 2004. In <200 lines, Humor
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Lady Mak on September 30Hallo Dericlee, just wanted to say that I do class you as a friend, I have a lot of respect for you and find you to be a fair man, I class you as someone I would and do trust.
As you know I am hopeless with computers altogether so if by some chance you don't hear from me,[regards your recent post in the forum] It will be because I am encountering difficulties getting through.
Take care, you are thought highly of, although perhaps we don't always agree you are fair and a trustworthy person, you are definately someone I trust.
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loopster on September 3Yep, the smile is most definitely my favorite
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Serenem : Hello, eric! from Melinda/Serenem on August 23I miss you more than I can say! I am very distressed to learn of your stroke-- I hope that you are doing better and hanging in there, my friend. I hope that Vicki is well.
I am doing ok, some health problems myself, but we don't need to go into that... I still write poetry but still don't have much access to the internet.
Seren is nearly 19 (on November 8th) and has started classes at a local college! She is a music major-- violin, viola, cello, piano and has just started on the guitar. She wants to compose music and is very interested in film scoring. She talks about you every so often and remembers you with much fondness-- as do I. I hope you see this.
I send so much love and good thoughts your way, eric.
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Cinnarry on June 15Come back cowboy!!! Love, C
