My New Year's Eve Party
octogram-potlatch challenge40 total reviews
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Good Job on your octogram Mikey.
Your syllable count is spot on
and the rhyme very good. I would say
it is a good entry for the contest.
Well done! Good luck. Nancy
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Good Job on your octogram Mikey.
Your syllable count is spot on
and the rhyme very good. I would say
it is a good entry for the contest.
Well done! Good luck. Nancy
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi, Nancy
Sorry for the late response. So pleased you enjoyed. I guess we're all winners in out "contest". LOL
It's all for fun, you should stop by. mikey
Comment from Warren Rodgers
Hi Mikey,
Your octogram is wonderfully written in true octogram form, rhyme and meter. The first two lines took me to similar scenes, I've experienced, when I felt the same way. I'd rather not be there, but since I am, and no one seems to want to outside their chosen group, I'll wander off with solitude, a place I'm comfortable just being. My favorite lines are" It isn't hatred; love's my pledge, I just find crowds put me on edge". I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your poem this morning. I believe that Sally would be very pleased to see her invention written so well...
All the best, Rodger
PS
Another member invented a form, some years ago, that you may want to consider for your challenge group. I will send you a PM with the information.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi Mikey,
Your octogram is wonderfully written in true octogram form, rhyme and meter. The first two lines took me to similar scenes, I've experienced, when I felt the same way. I'd rather not be there, but since I am, and no one seems to want to outside their chosen group, I'll wander off with solitude, a place I'm comfortable just being. My favorite lines are" It isn't hatred; love's my pledge, I just find crowds put me on edge". I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your poem this morning. I believe that Sally would be very pleased to see her invention written so well...
All the best, Rodger
PS
Another member invented a form, some years ago, that you may want to consider for your challenge group. I will send you a PM with the information.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Sally left quite the legacy with this form. We all grumbled quite a bit until we started seeing the results. This really is a great form. Some amazing pieces yours included. I'm just delighted you found this to your liking. So pleased you could join us. Hope you make it a habit. We're just so cool, we're hard to resist. LOL mikey
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Bet you must hate Christmas shopping and the crowds?lol
Nicely done as sometimes solitude works for me.
Finally woke up enough to read all the entries for the challenge...absolutely wonderful gathering.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Bet you must hate Christmas shopping and the crowds?lol
Nicely done as sometimes solitude works for me.
Finally woke up enough to read all the entries for the challenge...absolutely wonderful gathering.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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YEEEEEEES! I'm a total loner. LOL
I do well in a crowd and I'm actually the life of the party. BUT I'd just as soon be alone or alone with "her". WHOOO HOOO.
Thanks a bunch. mikey
Comment from Rubylou
Hi There, I related to your poem.
One particular New Year's Eve comes to my mind. My husband was working snow and ice removal, kids were in bed, and I just sat and listened to music. I've been to many parties with crowds but the details of just being alone with me and my thoughts on New year's is probably the most memorable.
"I had to seek...solitude."- Perfection!
Rubylou
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi There, I related to your poem.
One particular New Year's Eve comes to my mind. My husband was working snow and ice removal, kids were in bed, and I just sat and listened to music. I've been to many parties with crowds but the details of just being alone with me and my thoughts on New year's is probably the most memorable.
"I had to seek...solitude."- Perfection!
Rubylou
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi, Rubylou
I'm guessing that this is a natural thing for us artists and probably looks a little strange to people who know us. I guess we seem outgoing with our need to be heard. But we need that peace to do what we do, yes? We're sooooo complicated and cool. LOL mikey
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A well-written Octogram. I agree totally with you. New year celebrations in huge crowds can go very wrong. With my children and grand kids at home is crowdy enough for me. No one tries dangerous stunts that a jolly group.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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A well-written Octogram. I agree totally with you. New year celebrations in huge crowds can go very wrong. With my children and grand kids at home is crowdy enough for me. No one tries dangerous stunts that a jolly group.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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New Year's especially can get really loud. I imagine it's pretty hard for those grand kids to get under your skin. LOL mikey
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great octogram of your New Year's Eve - in solitude - You've used your repeating line very well with this one mikey and I know my husband would totally agree with you - the noise and strife left far away - I love the artwork you've used, loved the read,
cheers,
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Great octogram of your New Year's Eve - in solitude - You've used your repeating line very well with this one mikey and I know my husband would totally agree with you - the noise and strife left far away - I love the artwork you've used, loved the read,
cheers,
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Thanks so much. I like this form although I still need the chart in front of me to refer to. LOL
Yep, for all the noise I make, I do like to be alone. mikey
Comment from LIJ Red
There are many quotes about crowds(all those heads, no brain) that
back up your feeling. Looks like an excellent octogram to me, with my questionable credentials...
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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There are many quotes about crowds(all those heads, no brain) that
back up your feeling. Looks like an excellent octogram to me, with my questionable credentials...
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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I still need the chart there to go back and forth with. I still like the form though, the end result seems good. It seems good actually even when I get it wrong. mikey
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Mikey
= Sometimes solitude is indeed the greatest.
= Let the outside world cease to exist!
= For me, it doesn't even have to be New Years. (*<*)
(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ~ Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Hi, Mikey
= Sometimes solitude is indeed the greatest.
= Let the outside world cease to exist!
= For me, it doesn't even have to be New Years. (*<*)
(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ~ Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Hi, Jax.
Thrilled you enjoyed this. A fun write and there were sure lots of good entries. mikey
Comment from I am Cat
It isn't hatred; love's my pledge.
I just find crowds put me on edge.
I know I'll best embrace my moods
with solitude ...
perfectly said... wow... that's how I am even now... right this minute, I want to run... and here I am. :(
lol
it's bad lately, really bad.
you nailed it.
well done.
Cat
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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It isn't hatred; love's my pledge.
I just find crowds put me on edge.
I know I'll best embrace my moods
with solitude ...
perfectly said... wow... that's how I am even now... right this minute, I want to run... and here I am. :(
lol
it's bad lately, really bad.
you nailed it.
well done.
Cat
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Running isn't good for you. It's similar to exercise and that's been proven to be a hindrance to drinking and an impediment though not a complete block to love making.
We artists like this solitude stuff and melancholy and things like reflecting and caring and stuff. Oh ... and angst, whooooo hooooo, angst is some bitchen stuff to get a hold of too. Don't let this crap get to you. So ninety percent of the people are assholes. At least the other ten percent have assholes. That's a great thing. Okay, things to ponder in solitude. mikey
Comment from reconciled
Another outstanding composition Maestro...-smile-
the sound of silence is extremely beautiful recorded by both you and Paul Garfunkel...ah ...I mean Simon. how did you write this in ten seconds...I'm curious...and mildly jealous. one day I hope to high noon you. lol...big love. Michael
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Another outstanding composition Maestro...-smile-
the sound of silence is extremely beautiful recorded by both you and Paul Garfunkel...ah ...I mean Simon. how did you write this in ten seconds...I'm curious...and mildly jealous. one day I hope to high noon you. lol...big love. Michael
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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It was twelve seconds, I exaggerated. :))
Paul Simon is my actual cousin. One of the few people I'm taller than. I can be high nooned but I learned from Ali how to talk people out of it. LOL We all nailed this somehow. Great fun mikey
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lol....ahaha. is he cool though...? or does he treat everyone like Garfunkel. haha
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He treats 'em like Garfunkel. LOL
Look at all the talent we have, Michael.
Yet, we're still humble. What's with that dude. He's not even good looking! :))
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well he was better looking than Garfunkel...lets face it.
I don't know Bro...after Bridge over troubled water went platinum...he started walking on stilts man. Apparently he likes it up there...-shouldershrug-
