Note to Self

May I please borrow this poem and apply it directly to my own ego? Always, Cat

Sorry Cat! This one is definitely aimed at moi! lol! but seriously Richard - sounds like a productive little vent there! Liked you "poetic prowess' none the less! Boni

I just had this image of those cartoons when bugs bunny is conducting an orchestra... and one bird then two then three.... light (is it the correct word/usage?) on his wand. as he shakes it the music begins... changes... conducts... although he might be a bit offensive to the nose... ~A someone git yer goat, moonman??????? lol. "If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is wound up in mine, then let us work together." Aboriginal Activist Group, Queensland, 1970's

Wow ? The pen is truly mightier than the sword LOV2U PRESS

I love it when you rant! Like Cat, I will borrow this one to apply to myself, thanks for the reminder. By the way, do take these "..." out, they cushion the blow! Yours, ~Nina

An enjoyable piece; it's amazing how many times I have strangers (claiming to be poets) telling me to read and critique their work. And yet, they can never be bothered to invest any of their time to read my writings. I'm sure that I'm not alone in this regard. --Joe PS For me, I have always preferred the use of punctuation to stregthen one's writing. As a reader, I rather not have to guess where the pauses and emphasis on words should be.

hello moonman, I enjoyed this one I hate it when people can only see a millimeter past their nose and nothing else exists around their being. Very good vent and strong word usage. There's a lengend in qabbalah {sp.?} where a man writes god's name on a piece of paper and puts it the mouth of clay man and the man comes alive. Now, if only we could take your poem, wrinkle it up, and shove it in those people's mouths. What do you think would happen then! just a crazy thought -diatom shells

I can apply this to me when I first started submitting poetry here, I'd get upset by comments thinking them as a personal attacks, and in reality it was just lots of good people trying to help me, and with great relief the light come on and someone was home LMAO ... (you better be smiling mate LOL) ... anyway the light was on someone was home and I realized people actually wanted to see me get better ... I was guilty of the me me me LOL ... and it become we we we ... and I am forever grateful for that cause I have made some of the most wonderful friends here ... nothing could replace the support they have given me .... Anyhoot I hope you got a laugh :P I did and I am smiling big ones have a great day and oh five stars brilliant write ... much love and hugz Jayne x x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...

Because I felt you were talking directly to me. Because of all the post-its I use "Notes to self" I use to use a string around my finger But, kept wondering how it got there. So many of us have things stuck in are asses but sticks, more or less likely are heads I wish that damn Mule would not stop so suddenly! Lovely read. Moon Man/Richard

Like hitting a school yard bully in his mouth; this has teeth and is a departure from what I was used to seeing from you, hope this passes. Frost

Olya often thinks about dotting her "T"s and crossing her eyes, but gets few giggles. This little serenity prayer of a poem is a giggle. And it is a universal admonition. Brian

Hi, Mr. Moonman. Mind if we retitle this as Note to Selves and all sign our names? ;-))

i really liked this poem.sometimes i think you are a little harsh on people in your comments.But i really do like your poetry.

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A good note to self, Richard. Love your honesty! I like the brevity in your poems a lot. Sincerely, Wafi "Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!" ~Afzal Shauq~

I thought this was five star cusine. I will eat those words right along with everyone else. You made them palatable, thank you, Gee.

There are some who may apply these words, but I don't think you are one of them. Deelilah

I'm sorry I missed the party. Hard words; soft heart. who says honesty hurts. show me the money. ok, enough. I liked it; forward. to the point .well written. Mantiscepter

I love your honesty and approach I have such an egocentric girth I actually sat through a meeting and listened and kept my mouth shut and tonight for a change am trying to comment on a few poems (thanks for reminding me I was wondering where I put that stick!!:) )

Richard Just love his I just chuckled to myself but i needed it as i sit here alone with no one Thank you Maggie