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ODE TO PATHETIC.ORG ADMINISTRATORS
by Terry OlynikAfter completing a heartfelt,
Intensely personal exposition,
It is, more often than not,
Frustrating to find that the subject matter categories
Are wholly inadequate to accurately
Encapsulate the exact emotions
Of a submitted piece.
Please allow me just a few examples,
Of themes I have searched in vain for,
As, have no doubt, other esteemed members.:
-beer- goggled
-flummoxed
-bowed but not broken (O.K., a little broken)
-revenge (archery related)
-rodeo clown apprehension
-hot- flashing
-projectile vomitting(ish)
-hysterical/extreme (vein on forehead resembles a Titleist)
-hysterical/moderate (spittle, wild-eyed gesticulating)
-hysterical/mild (a.k.a. normal)
-luncheon meat terrors
-wig malfunctions
-kitten buffing
The list could go on and on ,
So please pipe-smoking,
Soul- patch sporting Poesis guys,
Expand that subject matter list.
Even a cannibalistic, miniature- donkey loving (yah, in that way)
Hand-modelling blacksmith deserves his own niche. 08/19/2005 Author's Note: It's late, and Spanish brandy is not the prudent accompaniment to a three course supper of Spanish brandy, Spanish brandy and (you guessed it) - lemon gin.
Posted on 08/20/2005
Copyright © 2025 Terry Olynik
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kyle Anne Kish on 08/20/05 at 05:37 AM LOL, Terry, I had to laugh because there are often too little choices in the "categories" after I write a poem. You have said it all too well and in such a funny way. How do we really categorize our poetry in a way that suits us? Maybe we need to petition Gavin to add our own categories. My favorite is projectile vomiting. Add a little projectile ... errr ... ummm ... you know, at the other end in with that and I've got a wonderful poem category. ;) Kyle Anne |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 08/20/05 at 06:36 AM Terry, I too, have said things in forums about this very thing. Maybe we all have at one point, but I don't think anyone has said it quite as "eloquently" (?) LOL In the past, I've used the author's note for that purpose, whether it's supposed to serve that function or not.
~Chelle~ |
| Posted by Maureen Glaude on 08/21/05 at 04:57 AM very original and witty. You've created another category, the admin plea. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 08/25/05 at 01:58 AM Hysterically witting, and sharp as a fox. I too have often noted that the subject categories are somewhat lacking in a prefered diversity. Never thought of writing a poem about it...hat's off to ya. |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 09/27/05 at 04:36 PM ...love your diatribic projectile-ingness of subjects errrah catagories...i never even look at catagories...they're just what you say...limp becauselife is PREGNANT...good one...peace, chaz |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 05/14/08 at 05:42 PM This is a riot. a category for kitten buffing... Lawd. Is that an exposition as to whether calico's or siamese leave the best shine, best used wet or dry, best use on a tile floor as opposed to linoleum? *guffaws* This is awesome. |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 12/09/08 at 08:21 AM too funny, terry. thanks for the laugh. congrats on your potd |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 12/09/08 at 03:50 PM hahahahahahahaha - great POTD! |
| Posted by Max Phineas on 12/09/08 at 05:09 PM Fantastic! Congrats. |
| Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 12/16/08 at 12:05 PM I missed this... Congrats on POTD! |
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