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Somebody Finally Killed Him, Huh?

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Here lies poor, ol' Mark Rickerby.
His rhyming days are through.
He was murdered by other poets
Who didn't like his point of view.

A belligerent, arrogant swine to the end,
He thought his poems were just "da bomb"
Til' he was bludgeoned, shot and hanged
By the other members of allpoetry.com

 

Author notes

Sorry - I know it's not under 5 lines and it will be disqualified but I thought I'd throw it in for a laugh, anyway.

Thanks to all my friends who were worried that this was serious but it is just a bit of self-deprecating humor. (One always must be careful not to say "self-defecating" when using that expression. Talk about changing the meaning of a sentence!)

And to all the people I have smacked down and humiliated in arguments (usually about Iraq), I know you may be disappointed to hear this, but I'm still alive. haha

Mark
Written July 8th, 2004

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  • Riftkin gold member
    August 31, 2007

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    Here lies poor, ol' Mark Rickerby.
    His rhyming days are through.
    He was murdered by other poets
    Who didn't like his point of view.


    poor poor guy
    this poet would not kill ya

  • klassy lassy
    August 21, 2007
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    LOL...great! I might get to meet you in the spirit sooner than I expected! Outrageous.


  • Silent Cougar Moderators member
    August 21, 2007

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    I echo Al's point, it's a definite stayer, not only for the laugh, but for the essence to right your own, well done.


  • OnyxtheColdhearted
    August 21, 2007

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    This stays. Why? Cos it's the only one that's made me laugh so far, and for that very reason, I don't care that it's not under 5 lines. Well done! And good luck!

  • fireflyspark
    March 28, 2006
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    A+

    Very amusing. Thanks again for the comments on my poems. I appreciate it.

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    January 16, 2006
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    No, the arrogant, argumentative Mark is still alive and well. I always try cheerful first. If it doesn't work, the evil twin kicks the door down and destroys everything in sight. lol
  • Ankeeta silver member
    January 16, 2006
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    uhmm so this was your prvious id yeh? ...so were you really argumentive and arrogant at that time ..godd that you treated this way .. ...j/k orelse this alltime cheerful mark would have come out

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    March 16, 2005
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    Hi cutiepie,

    This was actually an epitaph to myself when my name here was Happy Wanderer. I used to get into a lot of political - uhm - discussions, so I developed a reputation for being argumentative. You're right - it's healthy to have differences of opinions. If the logic is sound, it can "filter in" and help us grow. I still cross paths now and then with some of the people I argued with (usually about the Iraq war) back when this poem was written and they're STILL mad. It cracks me up. I guess I have a talent for pissing people off. haha

    Thanks for stoppin' by! Nice to hear from you.

    Mark





  • cutiepie gold member
    March 15, 2005
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    Great idea

    I actually found this amusing....perhaps I am strange but when I come to AP ...it is to read or write, but often lurking somewhere in the air is a disagreement or should I say a difference of opinions....this I never allow to distract me from my persuit of the written word...Some of it will filter into my subconscience....varying my perception of what is a calm environment ...This epitaph to a fellow poet is very apt and amusing ..(said loosely and without offence) Great work as usual and not a bit contriversal

  • angelica silver member
    August 2, 2004
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    Hi mark, I saw your name Mark Rickerby light up under my favs, thought to myself "who's this" until i came here and found out it was you good to see you again, will be back to read your new poems~Joan

  • dp robertson
    July 27, 2004
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    I loved that-all the good poets get the bejesus kicked out of them on this site: I thinks its working on the theory that is there is only one thing worse than being talked about... By the way I was wondering why I like you so much - "He was a belligerent, arrogant swine." now I know!

    David

    PS RIP (Rest Incredibly Pissed)

  • Hoosierpoet silver member
    July 27, 2004
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    Great job! I think this calls for an investigation, to find out "who dunnit" (LOL). Could have been Colonel Mustard in the Kitchen with the lead pipe!

    Best wishes,
    Hoosier

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    July 25, 2004
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    I'm glad you told me you were AKA Heavenly Poet because I didn't recognize Cheychris. Thanks for the kind words. Nobody here has ever really come down hard on me for my opinions, mainly because I do my best to give them in a diplomatic way. As the expression goes, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it." But I do have some rather strong opinions about things. (Check out "The Rant to End All Rants" for an example. lol) It ruffled a feather or two but people here are so cool, nasty arguments are almost unheard of, at least in my experience. Thanks, though. And you're right - we can't please everyone and our work would stink if we tried.

    Thanks, Tammy. I hope you're happy and well.

    Mark

  • angel of your love
    July 25, 2004
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    There is always someone out there that dont like you or what you write. But that does not matter. Your poetry should be for you and not them, and just because i have read many of your poems, and will continue to do so, your are a very talented writer, and i am sure many will agree when i say Excellent work. It may be short but it is right to the point..
    Pen on
    Tammy aka Heavenly Poet

    And i know that this is for a contest and all, but i also know how people can be on this site...so i am guessing that this is not just a poem, but it has alot of truth in it...if not, then i shall be wrong once again...lol

  • Zahhar gold member
    July 25, 2004
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    yeh, plagiarism is a scary thing to me. i spend litterally weeks to months on a lot of my poems. for someone to steal that is more than taking my words, it's also stealing my time and, in many cases, my research. so far, i've never been plagiarized (that i know of), but if it ever did happen i'm not sure how i would react. i have a feeling it would be pretty poorly.

    on the other side of the fence, i've also been worried that i'd end up writing something that just read or looked similar to another person's and be accused of it althrough it was pure coincidence. with so many people writing, this seems inevitable to me. but, so far i've not experienced this either. the "p" word is such a scary thing to me that i'm generally afraid even to speak or type it.

    i don't know enough people from other places to make a guess about whether or not americans are the kindest people anywhere. it's never felt safe for me to make these kinds of generalizations. i can only make such internal assessments on a person by person basis, regardless of nationality, race, etc. even then i'm limited to my own direct experience with such people. i might have an experience with someone that brings me to conclude he or she is extremely unstable when the fact of the matter is he or she is normally very pleasent and open, but that person just recieved some horrible news that day. on the other hand, i could end up making a very positive assumption about a person who's generally a mean-hearted monster, but just happened to win the lottery that day. in the end, i'm neither a lover or a a fighter--if anything, i'm a sort of reclusive anamist.

    let me know if you want to know what aeolian means still. it's a greek mythological reference turned adjective.

    well all that said, i should try to get some sleep before the sun comes up. it's been bringing 100+ tempuratures with it... can't sleep for some reason once the tempurature is over 80.

    oh, i'm way up in northern california, so the coffee thing will have to wait until one of us is in the other's area. i generally avoid southern california at all possible costs (grew up all over the los angeles basin, part of that was in pasadena, which is close to glendale), so it'll probably wait until you happen to be up in northern california along the cost some time.
    Edited on Jul 25, 5:56 because ''.

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    July 25, 2004
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    Aeolian Song,

    Tell ya what, I'll answer your question if you tell me what the heck "Aeolian" means. Haha Just kidding.

    I haven't had any serious arguments with anybody here. The only things that irk me are plagiarism, people who are insulting with others, and those who put down America as a whole because of the actions of a few non-spiritual politicians and special interest groups. As you know, the American people as a whole are the kindest anywhere. Generally, I'm a lover, not a fighter so there really is no dark meaning behind this poem.

    Thanks for dropping by! I hope you're having a good weekend so far.

    Mark

  • Zahhar gold member
    July 23, 2004
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    we seem to have some other things in common. i know this is for a contest, but i imagine the words come from "somewhere". my oppinions get me into world-class trouble, especially around poetry. so tell me, how much of this is rooted in actuality, and how much is just having fun?
  • foofighterfan1
    July 21, 2004
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    Lol..dude, this is the best poem thingy ever!1 great job and keep writin!!!!!!!...u are so goin on my favorites *applause*

  • Festering Eye Sore
    July 20, 2004
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    lol i love this

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 18, 2004
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    {gasp! gasp!} WE WILL NOT ALLOW SUCH A TRAVESTY TO OCCUR.
    PERIOD. EVER. NEVER IN A MILLION.
    Great read, Mark...a touch o' the Blarney, is it? Eh? LOL...
    Enjoyed, thoroughly!!! ttyl...swan

  • -LizBTropez- gold member
    July 13, 2004
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    I would certainly HOPE NOT. We should all be free to express ourselves and our opinions. So what if we don't all agree? We shouldn't censor ourselves. Anyways this was somewhat funny. Good word choice and rhyming. Good luck in the contest!

  • Aimee Hill
    July 12, 2004
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    Hm.. I think NOT!! Nobody's gonna take away the Happy Wanderer I've grown to love... I think this write was humorous, and I really doubt anyone feels quite that way about you.....and if they do, Let me at 'em!!! (puts up her dukes)

    I enjoyed reading this one, I think I would have found it a bit difficult to write my own epitaph though... lol.. you've pulled it off wonderfully! Excellent rhyming, smooth flow, and above all... that witty humour! Good luck to you in the contest!


    ~Aimee

  • Kater
    July 8, 2004
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    Oh dear, seems I have a fair bit of competition here EXCELLENT!

  • wattle silver member
    July 8, 2004
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    I like - There is always a risk in putting forward a view the cost of being somebody.
  • NeferMaatNetjer silver member
    July 8, 2004
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  • nchunn59
    July 8, 2004
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    10/10

    This is pretty neat.Anyway Good job and good luck in the contest

  • MargaretG silver member
    July 8, 2004
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    Those with strong opinions are largely uninstructible,
    but Wanderer, like Rasputin, is likely indestructible.

    What a grisly end! Well done. I love the graphic, too.
    Keep on writing, every voice is important.

  • symitar Moderators member
    July 8, 2004
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    Now, this is intriguing! What in the world is going on? And get up from there and do some more writing!!!!!!! lolol

    Such a vivid image, Mark. Eeeeek!

  • MariGoes gold member
    July 8, 2004
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    Mark, only something like this to make me laugh today!
    Don't be too hard on yourself, even if all that is true...lol.
    A very funny and macabre poem!
    Mari

  • FlawedDestiny
    July 7, 2004
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    OMG NOOOOOOOOOOOO SAY IT'S NOT TRUE!!! LOL J/K obviously! I liked this a lot Mark. Good luck to you in this contest. This looks like a fun one. I may have to go check this out!
    ~*Destiny*~
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