Dissimilar by Aesthete2000 at All poetry

Unique, unusual
unequivocal

the voice speaking out

dissimilar, discerning
disarming

you may be one
you may know one
the different member of the group,
of the family, of society

irascible, irrepressible,
irrefutable

the one who is different

searching, sharing,
speculating

the unexpected

Author notes

Note to readers: A reminder that each of you
is unusual and highly memorable.

(Graphic drawings by Aesthete2000)

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A contest entry

Inspire Me by Ademon. 1300 points, ended June 11, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

Words come alive when answered in kind.

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waydownuponjoy
October 30

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A fine presentation ...
I like it ... and your drawing that was done in a little here and and little there and the uniqueness of pulling out the last one to present as the stark gift, the unexpected. Well done with your little, BIG thoughts inbetween that wrap all of it so nicely. joy
- Aesthete2000
  October 30
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  It seems that the words apply to the many
  who strive to express with words every day,
  not nay kind of "normal" company---but
  decidedly unusual!
  
  Thank you for sharing your insight, joy1
  
  A2K-M-C
PorcelainHope
October 20

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Beautiful piece that goes well with the visuals.
I loved how you broke the lines that then ends up in the "unexpected".
- Aesthete2000
  October 21
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  Actually the visual came first,
  memorable for me for it was the
  first time in a looooong time that
  I returned to my calligrpahy pens and
  India Ink, having given in to the ease
  of felt tip calligraphy pens and tech pens.
  
  Quite a bit more nerve wracking for a drip or drop
  could ruin at any moment!!!!
  
  and thus the words sparked...
  
  Thank you for the careful read.
  
  M-C
Rick Weston
September 20
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blessed to be dissimilar, but for those not so - the drive to become so through the same means as every other unique soul. can you tell i've been raising my kids through their teen years for some time now. lol.

i really like this thought provoking presentation. very well written.

a great embrace for the different your lines provide - be they us or them.
- Aesthete2000
  September 21
  
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  Ah, the teen years---
  the battle between wanting to fit in
  yet to be unique in a most special way.
  
  "The drive"---yes, Dad motivating,
  encouraging the fight, the hard drive
  to success, hour by hour, or toward
  long term goals.
  
  Writers do tend to be dissimilar,
  do they not?
  
  Thank you for sharing your thoughts,
  
  M-C
- - Rick Weston
    September 21
    
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    a friend of mine with two sons of similar age to mine loved to say "i want to be different, just like everyone else" in response to his boys arguing to wear their pants falling down, or to get a tattoo, or whatever all the similar-different kids were doing. i suspect we were similar as i remember my love of punk music when in high school - although it never spilled over into how i dressed - but i did have converse shoes in an assortment of colors and wore an old army jacket with buttons on it regularly - so maybe it spilled over a little. still the funniest fashion fad i've seen in some time was when so many kids had their pants hanging off their body such they had to waddle everywhere. my wife is convinced the orthopedists (due to the pants) and the audiologists (due to the i-pods) are set in the years to come.
  - - Aesthete2000
      September 21
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      Hah!!!! Every generation has its problems
      and they all seem monumental at the time.
      I go back so far I remember jeans not allowed,
      (my boys starting kindergarten with proper dress
      pants, holes torn in the knees the very first
      days for denim was banned)
      and then jeans hems dragging on the ground
      was a big issue!! Teachers not supposed to wear
      jeans to events. Ealry 70s. Reason prevailed and
      the board went with the flow.
      
      And now, looking back, fewer problems than
      parenting today!
      
      Clever observation, your wife's. And on a similar
      note, the real concerns about cell phones to the head.
      Good thing texting keeps the rays at a distance!!
Uriah Hamilton
August 25

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Perhaps the artist of the family, perhaps the angel. Concise writing. I enjoyed it.
- Aesthete2000
  August 26
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  Interesting- choices you lay out--artist, angel!
  Hmmm...wonder if they could be combined!
  
  Nice of you to visit and comment.
  
  thank you,
  
  M-C
Denerica
July 31

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I feel like that one and also know many of them, I am discerning, a pecular people, well done again my friend, you write thought provoking writes, well done and clever. Art work is always astounding. Blessings.
- Aesthete2000
  July 31
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  Thank you, Denise.
  
  I had been taking the comfortable path
  in creating the art, using tech pens and
  felt tip calligraphy pens, but felt the urge
  to meet the challenge of my former tools
  of choice, getting out the India Ink,
  the penholders, the lettering pens,
  the crow quill and drawing pens.
  
  The hold-the-breath challenge, for
  an errant drop of ink, a smear
  could ruin muy efforts in a blink!
  But it seemed a better technique
  for the subject matter!
  
  M-C
Susan E. Pennycuff
July 9

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Before I comment on the piece as a whole let me first tell you how beautiful your artwork is. My daughter is an artist and so I appreciate good art when I see it and this is absolutely beautifully done. I could see these displayed in a gallery somewhere with an advertisement depicting " fine art" . They are just gorgeous my dear and add so much to your well written words. Sometimes, and it is very rare in my opinion, pictures enhance poetry and bring the words to life, but most often they place a preconcieved notion in the readers mind taking away from what the writers intent is and not allowing the reader to come to their own conclusions, never really allowing the words to paint their individual pictures.

What you done here is to place art that compliments your words, not define them and that is what makes the difference! Your art sets the MOOD, not imprinting the mind. You get a standing ovation from me for a job well done on this effort!

Now as for the write itself ( so sorry it took so long to get to the actual reviewing)
My first impression when I finished reading this is probably going to make you just say... huh? But I am known for honesty in my reviews and this is my honest answer. I visualized this as a commercial for the newest Kia model that was just released... you know the one that just came out with standard features of Ipod and cell phone and bluechip all the extras... the commercial you see now is really boring but they want you to think it stands out from all the rest... however the commercial does NOT! ( You really should sell them this as a slide show presentation and add a bit to it to sell thier vehicle because you have thier commercial beat by a thousand, make that tens of thousand miles!)

There is absolutely nothing I can suggest to bring this to a higher level, it reeks perfection as it stands! Absolutely Brillant and it was a pure pleasure to read and review dear. I look forward to reading your writes again.

Suzi
- Aesthete2000
  July 9
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  Hah! I am a daysleeper (night owl) about to finally go to bed,
  but I couldn't resist your comment which just popped up
  as I was about to click off.
  
  The drawing did come first, as I returned to India ink, the calligraphy
  pen, to get the dominant "exclamation point" stroke, and the dip pens
  for the background. I had been relying on tech pens for a while and
  decided it was time to get back to my roots. The drawing and the words
  were entwined in concept. I usuually do the drawing first, as art is hard,
  wrting is easy. And these pens can easily drop a big drip on the page,
  even if touched off first! The writing can be so easily "fixed"--backspaced,
  moved, etc. But then line is there to stay!
  
  Clever, your conept of the commercial. You have a creative mind!
  
  The concept for the piece is an ode of sorts for all of the differing
  individual traits of our fellow writers here!
  
  I appreciate your interesting assessment!!
  
  M-C
davidb7869
July 3
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I see some words I have to look up in the dictionary now...learn something new everyday....
- Aesthete2000
  July 3
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  Jusdging from the drive in your words
  you fit the "irrepressible."
  
  Gotta keep that mind active,
  new learning every day!!
  
  M-C
eastwind32
June 16
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I love the way you used these words. So many of us have been this person, at least sometimes.
- Aesthete2000
  June 16
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  Thank you for the visit,
  Yes, those who have the courage
  to write, to state the mind,
  to post online, do indeed
  find themselves in such
  description!
Peteskid
June 12

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how nice... yes those different types, I think these are the people who are the spice in the melting pot...enjoyed...PK
- Aesthete2000
  June 12
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  And look who is speaking---
  PK, the pepper in the lucious, melting sauce
  of words you let run down your page!!!!!!!!
  
  Thank you for looking around, PK.
  
  M-C
thepoetssoul
June 11

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This is very different from the usual, but very creative.
Thanks you for sharing, smile always.

Tony
- Aesthete2000
  June 11
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  Thank you, Tony.
  Liking the "smile always" thought!
  
  M-C
arafura
June 10
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Wow... You certainly inspire me my talented friend!
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  That was my intent!
  
  Thank you, John.
  
  M-C
joyfuljossie
June 10

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ahh so sweet, and sincer... It is so nice that you wrote about such beauty. we are all unusual and highly memorable, aren't we? don't forget the same- right back at you!
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  And thru words we have the opportunity
  to explore the unusual, the memorable...
  
  Thank you, Gypsy!
  
  M-C
Sudo Nimh
June 10

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lovely flow and with such a resonant effect in my mind..the words so powerful in their delicacy and simplicity..floating in between the etheric imagery..how wonderful that the sense of singularity is so relevant to all of us.
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  Ah, Ms. Unique herself,
  armed with a notebook
  of fantastic adventures!!
  
  Thank you for the Charli-esque
  commentary!
  
  M-C
Mari Goes
June 10

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I like that! I don't care what others may think, but I think I'm quite special
Seriously, we all have qualities that make us special to someone else, and that alone makes us unique.
Lovely thoughts and graphics, specially the last one, very different
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  Mari's fan club applauds----
  
  Special in so many ways--
  could count them down,
  but you would blush!!!
  
  And you even make that
  baby elephant special!!!!!
  
  Thank you, dear Mariza!!
  
  M-C
pixiestix
June 10
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Being the christened "black sheep" of my family growing up I can relate to your words in some depth. There's a sense of knowing you are "not like the others" and on one level we all want to "fit in" somewhere so there's that underlying feeling of not really belonging despite the fact you are loved equally and unconditionally.

Love the pen and ink drawing and agree with the Asian style flavor.

Beautiful piece Aes, reminding us to celebrate our we are all special in our own way.
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  Pix, uniqueness tends to seek out other uniqueness
  to contrast and complement---as in making a comleteness.
  
  Hard to imagine the delicate pixie wings
  flying high with a black sheep body,
  but if I think on it a bit, I could see it.
  I won't attempt to draw it, for you
  are a graceful pixie in my mind;
  but beware, Yem might just find a picture!!!
  
  The line quality differs for I took out the India Ink
  and the dip-into-the-ink lettering and drawing pens.
  The tools at hand effect the outcome
  as the pen is held in the hand.
  
  Thank you,
  
  Aes
- - pixiestix
    June 10
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    I think it takes time to "grow into" ourselves finally arriving at some level of self-acceptance.
    
    A sheep with wings? If there's one out there I'll find it first. lol
    
    Thinking about your tools at hand comment...could really expand on that...the different voices of pen and ink vs. brushes or pencils...even go so far as voices within color selections. Writing related, pen vs. keypad.
  - - Aesthete2000
      June 10
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      Stirring the brain cells. continual growth!!
      
      Ah, yes, the interplay,
      which comes first as
      the chicken and the egg,'
      the line or the word,
      the concept or an errant stroke!
      
      Thanks pix for the pixie shove
      to keep going!!!
    - - pixiestix
        June 10
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        Not necessarily a shove...more like a flutter-by breeze or a light stirring.
      - Aesthete2000
        June 10
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        Ooops! I must have been referring
        to the Yemish pixie strain that
        runs within you!!!!!
        
        pixiestix
        June 10
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        I'm behaving myself unlike someone who shall remain nameless who tried to crazy glue my wings together earlier this evening. lol
        
        Aesthete2000
        June 10
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        Good thing tomorrow
        is Truce Thursday,
        or it isn't, it should be.
        
        pixiestix
        June 10
        
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        ActuallyI believe tomorrow is "Trash 'em Thursday" which means it's my turn
        
        Aesthete2000
        June 10
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        Ah, Ms. Marvel tries so hard to keep peace!
        
        pixiestix
        June 10
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        Hey, he started it! Like kids in the back seat on a long car ride. LOL
Pisces rainbow
June 10

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interesting
very profound,
I love the ones the stand out,well I love everyone
but I look for unique, for different, someone standing outside the box.
colorful like you
unique and so creative
and interesting
you can mix it,cover it but it still stands out!
this write reminds me of you and why you are one of my fav.
because you my friend are unique and so very interesting as is this unique masterpiece that you pulled together brilliantly
God bless you my friend...
a billion
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  Ah, Kathy, Poet of Impact---
  
  You explore, draw conclusions,
  all with Blessings to complete
  your commentary!
  
  Thank you, so much, for the gracious words.
  I shall treasure them!
  
  M-C
Ademon
June 10

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A very deep and interesting write, but the picture too are beautiful, you're quite the talented individual.
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  Thank you, Ademon.
  
  Your page is unusually intriguing.
  Thought I would take a step in...
  
  M-C
Aesthete2000
June 10
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Yemassee
June 10
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Wait a minute...you can tell the average Joe and Jane on AP that each is unusual and memorable, but I know darn well by mere definition of those words it's impossible. Some of us, sadly are just ordinary and forgettable blokes. But if we're lucky we find a Jane or Joe Bloke that believes that lie that we are special, and we in turn think Jane and Joe are the most sparkly people we[ve ever met...you have to love false perception!

What is that? Why yes, I am done.

I do believe we all have the ability to find a niche and a small group of ''likewises'' that make us feel special...AP might be that...a group of ''never-will-bes'' who make each other smile and feel wanted....

Mr. Happy lol

Beautiful graphics!
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  And thank you for the graphics conmment.
  
  My original intent was to make the slashy stroke,
  scan it, and keep adding more, scanning at each stage.
  
  But I also wanted to get out the Higgins India ink and pens,
  and there the dilemma--the ink dries so slowly, stays puddled--
  that it would have taken til noon!!!
- - Yemassee
    June 10
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    I don't know much about art other than I like it, but it seems to have an Oriental look, like Japanese prints maybe...I think they'd go good with haiku.
    
    You're talking scanning and stages and inks...I know scanning, the rest is over my head.
  - - Aesthete2000
      June 10
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      The oriental look---I get it--
      I used a wide calligraphy pen,
      a pen formed line, rather
      like a Chinese of Japanese
      character.
      
      The plant-like shapes,
      rather bamboo influenced.
      
      Perceptive, Sir Yem!
    - Aesthete2000
      June 10
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      I was going to do a step by step,
      so the viewer could imagine what
      might be added next.
      
      Maybe some day!
    - - Yemassee
        June 10
        
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        Step ny step would be very interesting, but you'll need a poem that fits that idea. Maybe a poem how we all "become" step by step...or relationships...any process that requires steps.
      - Aesthete2000
        June 10
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        Ms. Marvel was on to something like that,
        planning, breaking the huge project into
        smaller pieces to make it manageable.
        
        Like the "become" idea!
        Thank you!
- Aesthete2000
  June 10
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  "make each other smile and feel wanted...."
  
  Well, thar's hope out there, pardner,
  when those words appear from you
  so early in the morn!!
  
  Ah, bloke---more UNforgettable!
  
  I'm marking the day,
  Mr. Happy signed in!!1
  Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- - Yemassee
    June 10
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    I'm generally happy...the cynicism rarely gets in the way of that. It's more just an over-reaction to the sometimes rampant, unmerited optimism in the world.
  - - Aesthete2000
      June 10
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      You just "play one on" AP!
    - - Yemassee
        June 10
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        Well I play one in everyday life too. lol I'm pretty much, "What you read is what you get. " Yes, sadly this is all there is to me...no hidden layers, lol
      - Aesthete2000
        June 10
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        I can see quite a number of the faithful
        rushing to your lists to find the pieces
        that are layered in nuance!
        
        (Unrelated, glad you pointed out "You Can't Take It With You"
        to C-J. Love, love, love that film---and so in sync with her
        motley crew!!)