Ali Zonach

Member since May 25, 2017

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Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere

Posted Aug 2, 2017 · 15 lines · 4 critiques

Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere

I won’t encumber my frail mind with lies,
and therefore tell you nothing but the truth:
a woman’s shape does often catch my eyes
as they might rest on her . . . (I’m so uncouth!)

I woo my damsel with a tush so grand,
and peek beneath her flowing petticoat
in hope to see much more than just my hand--
I love the fullness I can’t help but note.

Such lustful feelings are in me now stirr'd
And I defy the cretin who would assert
that roundness does no longer suit a skirt
and flatter bottoms are these days preferred.

So let me now my preference declare:
It’s hard to beat a well-formed derriere!

Ali Zonach’s timeline

May 2022
25 Wed

Anniversary
5 years of membership
May 2018
25 Fri

Anniversary
One year of membership
August 2017
12 Sat

Critiqued
"Modern Poetry" by @Dennis the Menace
"I totally agree with your first paragraph in its entirety. I feel that poems, that had required some forethought, are mostly ignored, and that's why I refrain from posting here. Ali"
03 Thu

Received a critique
on Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere from @Geezer
"I guess that people are more sophisticated these days. They watch shows like "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and "Catfish." Lol. Oh well, I guess whatever floats your boat. ~ Geezer. ."
02 Wed

Received a critique
on Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere from @Geezer
"of the old guy on the bench in that show. "Laugh-in". Cute little old pervert. If you aren't old enough to remember what that show was, ask somebody over fifty, they should know. Lol. Hey, I always say, look all you wan…"
02 Wed

Posted a poem
Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere
"Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere"
Open thread 15 lines
July 2017
28 Fri

Received a critique
on A Pastoral Symphony from @Eumolpus
"Composing poems about being in the glory of nature and just feeling at peace...that's tough. Much easier to tackle death and shipwrecks. So I appreciate the effort to share the moment. As Weirdelf has taught me, we can…"
28 Fri

Received a critique
on A Pastoral Symphony from @scribbler
"Sounds like a soothing place to be. Now...bright-golden....this seems to me a bit too much imagery. Perhaps either choose one or the other or find a single word that describes both. Enjoyed the garden.....stan"
28 Fri

Posted a poem
A Pastoral Symphony
"A Pastoral Symphony"
Open thread 27 lines
28 Fri

Critiqued
"SCHOOL DOES NOT EXPAND OUR HORIZON" by @Cyjesunifemi
"Those few examples tout the accomplishments of only a very few men. The illiteracy rate ran very high during Ben Franklin's days, and is on the rise again, thanks to the phonetic language used in texting, etc. Two-thous…"
27 Thu

Received a critique
on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010
"Thank you. I agree that there is often significant literary merit in translations themselves."
25 Tue

Critiqued
"A man of restraint" by @jane210660
"a wonderful portrait of a man short of words but with his heart filled with love and consideration for his lifelong partner. The ending is especially sad and touching. Much adored. Ali"
24 Mon

Received a critique
on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010
"Though I prefer his Metamorphoses for the fantastical frame narratives."
23 Sun

Received a critique
on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010
"As an English major, I've only ever encountered Catullus under the sterile fluorescent lights of the classroom. This is a fresh and playful take on his work that brings much-needed life to his passionate poems."
23 Sun

Received a critique
on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Geezer
"This is funny and reminds us, that even though the technology changes, [pen, ink and vellum] to [computers and e-mail], human nature does not! I used to see the scene described [ the rosy dawn and or husband appearing]…"
23 Sun

Posted a poem
E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised)
"E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus"
Open thread 51 lines
20 Thu

Posted a poem
Traffic Accident
"Traffic Accident"
Open thread 16 lines
June 2017
21 Wed

Critiqued
"poor little rat" by @weirdelf
"When to Use a Comma before "And" Two specific situations call for the use of a comma before "and." The first is created when we have three or more items in a series. This mark of punctuation is called the serial comma…"
19 Mon

Posted a poem
Venezia (a travel experience)
"Venezia"
Open thread 19 lines
18 Sun

Critiqued
"The Death of a General Infantryman" by @K William
"all I can say is--what a fine trilogy! Captivating write, perfectly executed. I have no nits. Ali"
14 Wed

Critiqued
"Moon Walking... Historical Figure [for June contest]" by @Geezer
"yes, those guys were the bravest, and it's good to read your tribute to those that rode those dangerous buckets. Nice flow to it--like a stream-lined rocket in flight. Much liked--no nits. Ali"
13 Tue

Critiqued
"Mother Love" by @Keith Logan
"your brief poem is really quite touching. My mom died 55 years ago, and I never saw her in her final hours due to my obligation to Uncle Sam. A fine tribute to your mom. Ali"
12 Mon

Critiqued
"An Ottava Rima on Self" by @wesley snow
"you asked for critique of a poem that speaks of a perilous childhood and latter life that eventually took on the semblance of a happy one. Well, I'm not qualified to offer you my service as an editor. Those prior to my…"
04 Sun

Posted a poem
A Poem Inspired by Jane's "Whispering Wind."
"A Poem Inspired by Jane's "Whispering Wind.""
Open thread 14 lines
03 Sat

Posted a poem
Two Flower Children
"Two Flower Children"
Open thread 13 lines
May 2017
31 Wed

Most-discussed work
My New Bee Hives

19 critiques to date.
31 Wed

Posted a poem
My New Bee Hives
"My New Bee Hives"
Open thread 32 lines
30 Tue

Posted a poem
Making the Weather
"Making the Weather"
Open thread 28 lines
29 Mon

Posted a poem
Glory of Greece (Travelogue)
"Glory of Greece (Travelogue)"
Open thread 21 lines
26 Fri

Posted a poem
Mirror, Mirror Tell the Truth
"Mirror, Mirror Tell the Truth"
Open thread 19 lines
25 Thu

First publication
Revelation at 25,000 Volts
25 Thu

Posted a poem
Revelation at 25,000 Volts
"Revelation at 25,000 Volts"
Open thread 20 lines
25 Thu

First critique offered
on "PHILOSOPHY OF SQUIRRELS" by @scribbler
25 Thu

Joined Neopoet
Membership begins

First poem published 1 days later.
15 Mon

Highest posting month
May 2017 — 5 poems

5 years of membership

One year of membership

"Modern Poetry" by @Dennis the Menace

on Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere from @Geezer

on Sonnet to the Well-formed Derriere from @Geezer

on A Pastoral Symphony from @Eumolpus

on A Pastoral Symphony from @scribbler

"SCHOOL DOES NOT EXPAND OUR HORIZON" by @Cyjesunifemi

on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010

"A man of restraint" by @jane210660

on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010

on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Rhiannon1010

on E-mailing my OLD friend, the Roman poet Catullus (Revised) from @Geezer

"poor little rat" by @weirdelf

"The Death of a General Infantryman" by @K William

"Moon Walking... Historical Figure [for June contest]" by @Geezer

"Mother Love" by @Keith Logan

"An Ottava Rima on Self" by @wesley snow

on "PHILOSOPHY OF SQUIRRELS" by @scribbler

Membership begins

May 2017 — 5 poems

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