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I am in a contemplative mood. I think it may have been that event at Q in Colorado, my trip to Boston or just because it's Fall. I also love it when another blogger's post sparks mine. This one was written because Debra posted about creative writing tips, and advised everybody two write in a Victorian style. I decided to try an AI generated villanelle because obviously, I am not good at writing poetry. I can barely type my name. 

Jacob's Torment - The Villanelle Of The Ring

A Villanelle by Sixpence

Jacob couldn't stop thinking about the ring
It was just so light and green
But he could never forget the sting

That morning, Jacob was shocked by the wing
He had to calm himself with a convene
Jacob couldn't stop thinking about the ring

Later, he realised that the ring was bling
He tried to focus on a queen
But he could never forget the sting

Jaffar tried to distract him with a sling
Said it was time to start thinking about a screen
Jacob couldn't stop thinking about the ring

Jacob took action like a swing
The ring was becoming too lean
But he could never forget the sting

Jacob nosedived like a golden king
His mind became dangerously mean
Jacob couldn't stop thinking about the ring
But he could never forget the sting

So there it is. Welcome to my brain on a special day. I find writing liberating, hence this blog. It’s better than chocolate and cheaper than therapy. 

XOXO


P.S. I still love Billie Eillish.

Comments

  1. in a very poetic mood, as I can see & read!
    happy weekend!

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  2. Interesting. Things just pop from my head through my fingers and onto the screen. I don't like Billie, her whisper singing is purely for manipulation.

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    1. But Dave!
      Not everybody has your... talent?
      And she seems to be singing quite non-whispering in this live set. And I like the whole bedroom confessional style, so, yeah.

      XOXO

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  3. I agree about feeling liberated putting your feelings down on paper without stopping to think too hard about it all. Just let it come out on the page ... xoxo

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    1. I know right?
      What's awesome about blogging is that we can write about whatever the hell we feel like writing about.
      Yes.

      XOXO

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  4. Anonymous11/25/2022

    Big says,
    I love to write. Obviously. Am I good at it? I think so. Maybe. XOXO

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    1. Hahaha
      Well, I think you are good at writing, so there's that.

      XOXO

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  5. Rings, slings, swings -- I don't think those prudish Victorians would approve of your poem! Hahahahaha! Oh, and thanks for the shout-out.

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    1. Hahaha
      Oh, I love so hard that you noticed that!
      And of course I had to give you credit for the inspo.

      XOXO

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  6. Anonymous11/25/2022

    HuntleyBiGuy:
    Ok, my mind must be too puritanical: when I read about Jaffar and the sling, the first thing that popped into my head was one of them had an arm injury. Then I read Debra’s comment 🤦🏼‍♂️.

    I’m glad you find writing liberating, babe. I love reading your thoughts and still feel connected.

    XOXO 👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏽

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    1. Hahaha
      Your mind has NEVER been puritanical, bae. I can attest to that. And I do find writing liberating. And I like that you read me.

      XOXO

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  7. I love your blog and some of what you write leaves me breathless. However, as far a poetry goes (and I am not an expert) my suggestion would be not to give up your day job. Love you anyway. Guess I am just to much a traditionalist.

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    1. Awww
      That's so nice! I'm so stoked you find the stuff I write interesting! Really.
      And between you and I and the internet, I am not good for poetry. At all.

      XOXO

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  8. How fun. Trying new things... always a good idea. Thanks for sharing this. Re: Billie... problematic. She did the Megan Trainor thing... where they are all body positive and love myself as is and then get popular and flip, becoming exactly what the industry demands of females... sexy. Bah. Musically, she can write, but I agree with Dave R. Her emo whisper non-sing has limited appeal. But... we all love what we love. You do you. Kizzes.

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    1. I always like trying new things.
      It's fun! If I don't like them, well, I don't repeat them. It's simple.
      And I don't think Billie flipped. If you saw her in this live concert, she's dressed in a quite pedestrian way: a big black crew neck sweater and baggy pants. Not sexy. She's sexy when she wants to be sexy (that Vanity Fair cover she art directed) I think. I don't see her conforming to any industry standard. Also, she's so successful she really does not have to please anybody at this point (that Oscar helps).

      XOXO

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  9. Oh, and Boston always depresses me. I don't know what it is about that city. It feels oppressive and a tad ugly.

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    1. I actually stayed near the harbor and it was cool!
      Tons of museums and little restaurants and art galleries. Of course I had no time to do shit because they filled our days, but I was able to escape for a few hours...

      XOXO

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