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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
The ants were in a frenzy in the rain Or was it sugar from a soda can? I watched them run around as if in pain, The ants were in a frenzy in the rain. Is it a little strange or just insane To feel a father's love for how they ran? The ants were in a frenzy in the rain Or was it sugar from a soda can? |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
OK Brad, I can't find anything technically wrong this time  BTW, I apologize for getting these things started but they do seem to be a little fun.Pete |
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roxane Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 505us |
i don't understand the title. that's my problem. there's something strangely endearing about the simple rhymes. i don't know. there's not much else i can think to say about this poem. |
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Elyse Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 414Apex (think raleigh) NC |
hi brad! cute one  although, i was, i must admit, disappointed that there was nothing about the little ants' legs. a shocking omission if i do say so myself   luv Elyse |
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deb Junior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 44Reading, Pa., USA |
ok, this is how I have interpreted this poem: The ants are kids and your not sure if their running around in a frenzy due to the rain or a surgar high from the soda. And dad enjoyed watching them run. Even if thats totally wrong, its a neat poem! deb |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
I passed Pete's test - Yeahhh. Actually, these things are quite difficult for me. They are quite a challenge to get what I want in a poem and stick to this simple form. I know you and Jim have just turned it into a series but I like the simplicity of the eight lines. Rox, Thanks. That's exactly what I was shooting for. anthropomorphism: : an interpretation of what is not human or personal in terms of human or personal characteristics : HUMANIZATION - an¡¤thro¡¤po¡¤mor¡¤phist /-fist/ noun In other words they were real ants and I personified them into children (the reverse of the usual procedure I think.) Elyse, They brought out my paternal instincts, not my sexual drives - shame on you. Still, you gave me another idea for a poem. Brad |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Not to worry Brad, rumor has it that Elyse may have a bit of a "dirty mind." Of course I don't personally believe that. But still the rumor exists Pete |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Hey Brad: I enjoyed the poem. Interesting that you would persist with this form considering your post in the Philosophy Forum. BTW ... I like the subtle pun, "ANT-thropomorphism." I look forward to the "Legs Triolet". Jim P.S. Paternal insticts? |
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Trevor Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 700Canada |
Hi Brad, Gotta say this one really impressed me. The simplicity of the poem yet dilligent care given to sound of it. Light story yet has enough to it to inspire more indepth thought.....I read somewhere earlier today a reference you made about William Carlos Williams...any inspiration found from his readings on this poem? "The ants were in a frenzy in the rain Or was it sugar from a soda can?" Loooved the sound of this one and painted a solid image. "I watched them run around as if in pain, The ants were in a frenzy in the rain." Again the sound was good and rhyming scheme ab aa ab ab. "Is it a little strange or just insane To feel a father's love for how they ran." Really liked the second line of this stanza. "The ants were in a frenzy in the rain Or was it sugar from a soda can?" It's not easy making repetition of lines work in such a short poem but I think you did an excellent job with it here. Now there are probably a few who will disagree with me here but it is one of my favourite poems written by you. Perhaps that's because it goes against the grain of your more usual style and themes. Anyways, good work, I enjoyed it. Trevor |
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