My New Year's Eve Party
octogram-potlatch challenge40 total reviews
Comment from Lovinia
Hello Mikey
Sorry, I'm so late with my r&r, I seem to have no heart since the funeral on Monday. I guess all the family gathering stuff was a bit too much. Like you, I'm used to solitude. I have enjoyed the fun of the crowds and gatherings...just need less, much less of them these days. I can sure identify with this one Mikey. Beautifully written, you'd have a six if we weren't sup ... oh damn ... have a six! lol A lot to think about here, personally for some readers I expect. Expertly penned with arousing phrasing, meter and rhyme. I like this one HEAPS!! This is where Mikey come to the fore. I'm trying to get through the others, thought I'd better get in with yours. :))) An outstanding octogram ... for rhyme and meter poetry, I really like this form when done as well as this. Great work. Hugs - Lovi xoxox
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2016
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Hello Mikey
Sorry, I'm so late with my r&r, I seem to have no heart since the funeral on Monday. I guess all the family gathering stuff was a bit too much. Like you, I'm used to solitude. I have enjoyed the fun of the crowds and gatherings...just need less, much less of them these days. I can sure identify with this one Mikey. Beautifully written, you'd have a six if we weren't sup ... oh damn ... have a six! lol A lot to think about here, personally for some readers I expect. Expertly penned with arousing phrasing, meter and rhyme. I like this one HEAPS!! This is where Mikey come to the fore. I'm trying to get through the others, thought I'd better get in with yours. :))) An outstanding octogram ... for rhyme and meter poetry, I really like this form when done as well as this. Great work. Hugs - Lovi xoxox
Comment Written 09-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2016
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Talk about late. Jeesh. Wow, I'm so delighted you enjoyed this. Solitude is the best. I kind of like people in small doses. I usually prefer one on one or just myself. Very solitary type though it's hard for most to believe due to my obnoxious and loud persona. HAHAHA! Thanks so much, mikey xoxoxox
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LOL Loud and obnoxious ... many in my past may have referenced me this way. I do prefer an intimate dinner party than a wild party. I guess those who would judge me rather than get to know me, would have called me a party girl. Not really me at all. Very few have ever understood my need for solitude ...
My pleasure Mikey, I love this one. Hugs - Lovi xoxo
Comment from barkingdog
I can dig it, Mikey. I like my alone time as well. After all we are our own best company!
Sorry to be late reviewing. My inbox is sooo backed up.
Love you perfect Octogram.
:) ellen
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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I can dig it, Mikey. I like my alone time as well. After all we are our own best company!
Sorry to be late reviewing. My inbox is sooo backed up.
Love you perfect Octogram.
:) ellen
Comment Written 08-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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We are the best company aren't we? LOL Thanks so much. mikey
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I've no complaints. lol
Comment from mountainwriter49
Hi, Mikey,
Spoken like a true introvert! I can relate completely. Your octogram hits on one of those 'coming into adulthood' things when we begin to settle in for a quieter time.
Your octogram is in fine form with rhyme, rhyme pattern, meter, enjambment and line syllable count.
Well done!
Ray
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi, Mikey,
Spoken like a true introvert! I can relate completely. Your octogram hits on one of those 'coming into adulthood' things when we begin to settle in for a quieter time.
Your octogram is in fine form with rhyme, rhyme pattern, meter, enjambment and line syllable count.
Well done!
Ray
Comment Written 07-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Glad you enjoyed, Ray. Yep, I'm loud, but I'd just as soon be alone. LOL mikey
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
I have to give you a six for expressing what I so often feel so well and doing it in an octogram too. The older I get, the more I enjoy my solitude and the less I like crowds and gatherings. I like people too, just in small doses. I am really drawn towards other writers. We seem to share a common bond I don't feel with non-writers. Well written octogram, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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I have to give you a six for expressing what I so often feel so well and doing it in an octogram too. The older I get, the more I enjoy my solitude and the less I like crowds and gatherings. I like people too, just in small doses. I am really drawn towards other writers. We seem to share a common bond I don't feel with non-writers. Well written octogram, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 06-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Wow. I'm so pleased you liked this. I was truly surprised when I finished and thought, "Gee, this is pretty good.". LOL
Yeah, for all my noise and out going this and that, I'm a real loner who loves being alone. But I enjoy people too, I just get tired of being myself if that makes any sense. HA!! mikey
Comment from ciliverde
We're alike in our dislike of crowds and noise. But it's kind of funny that you got fed up with your own party...I've done that. Nice job here, on of the best in this bunch, I like your word choices very much,
Carol
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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We're alike in our dislike of crowds and noise. But it's kind of funny that you got fed up with your own party...I've done that. Nice job here, on of the best in this bunch, I like your word choices very much,
Carol
Comment Written 06-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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I even get tired of myself. LOL
I just wish mikey would shut up and be quiet.
I can be drug to events and enjoy them when I get there, but I generally would just as soon stay at home. People find it hard to believe since I'm so loud etc. HA! mikey
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Really, you're loud? That's so funny in an introverted person. Although I can be loud too, at times. :)
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Mike,
Your poem caught me at a low and it made me cry. Maybe because I am feeling lonely tonight. Your words resonated with me.
That new year's eve I slipped away with solitude.... >>
>>you chose interesting words>>>slipped away with solitude.
The beginning of the stanza made me think that someone left you, someone, you care about deeply and you were left in solitude. But I was wrong.
I SLIPPED away... with solitude. You made the choice.
Sometimes solitude can be a blessing.
But still... there is something very melancholic about your poem and I love it.
*luv ya brother mike*
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Hello, Mike,
Your poem caught me at a low and it made me cry. Maybe because I am feeling lonely tonight. Your words resonated with me.
That new year's eve I slipped away with solitude.... >>
>>you chose interesting words>>>slipped away with solitude.
The beginning of the stanza made me think that someone left you, someone, you care about deeply and you were left in solitude. But I was wrong.
I SLIPPED away... with solitude. You made the choice.
Sometimes solitude can be a blessing.
But still... there is something very melancholic about your poem and I love it.
*luv ya brother mike*
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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OMG! Never cry around me. I have no idea what to do. I'll end up buying you a car or something. JEESH!
I get tired of being the center of things sometimes, well, most times. I prefer alone or with someone alone, which is the same thing to me. No more crying. Scary for mikey. Hugs xx00
Comment from l.raven
HI Michael, not sure if you really like being alone...but I do most of the time...enjoy a night out once in awhile...but crowds I'm just not that fond of...would rather be on the beach with that certain someone...than at a party...another nicely done Octogram sweetie...very well written...luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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HI Michael, not sure if you really like being alone...but I do most of the time...enjoy a night out once in awhile...but crowds I'm just not that fond of...would rather be on the beach with that certain someone...than at a party...another nicely done Octogram sweetie...very well written...luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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I do LOVE being alone. People find that strange since I'm such a life of the party type, but yeah, I wish I'd shut up and go away sometimes. HAHAHA! The certain someone is always welcome. I'd just as soon hang out with her all the time and she'd probably want to run and hide. :)) mikey xx00
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you are soooo sweet...I would prefer to hang out with that certain someone as well...sigh...luff Linda xxoo
Comment from robyn corum
Yeah. I get it. I can take SOME crowds for a little while and then I'm like - all filled up. Let's go. My tank is filled and overflowing - get me out of here! hahahaha
I sooooo totally get it. Which is weird, because I AM a people person. I'M weird. oh well.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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Yeah. I get it. I can take SOME crowds for a little while and then I'm like - all filled up. Let's go. My tank is filled and overflowing - get me out of here! hahahaha
I sooooo totally get it. Which is weird, because I AM a people person. I'M weird. oh well.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016
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I'm a center of attention life of the party type, but it gets old and I even get tired of hearing MYSELF and I wish I'd shut up too. HAHAHA! Not weird, it gets to feel like an obligation after a while and you feel trapped into being yourself so you have to ESCAPE! You get it. Yep. mikey
Comment from catch22
Hi Mikey, this is a great octogram poem with good rhythm due to steady iambic meter and clever rhyming and superb vocab--love the word etude. I like that you painted a moody and melancholy picture in the middle of a joyful occasion--a party. It adds to the drama of this poem. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi Mikey, this is a great octogram poem with good rhythm due to steady iambic meter and clever rhyming and superb vocab--love the word etude. I like that you painted a moody and melancholy picture in the middle of a joyful occasion--a party. It adds to the drama of this poem. Nicely done.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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So pleased you enjoyed. We surprise ourselves often with out little challenge pieces. You should really stop by and join us. It's honestly great fun. :)) mikey
Comment from AnnaLinda
Hi Mike!
You've composed a really solid Octogram here with
a meaningful message. I especially like the lines:
"I had to seek an interlude
with solitude"
It seems you've found yourself and what brings
you health. I also don't care for crowds. Love being
your pledge and solitude being your haven of
peace was a lovely ending.
This was an incredibly smooth read and your
presentation is stunning.
Linda
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Hi Mike!
You've composed a really solid Octogram here with
a meaningful message. I especially like the lines:
"I had to seek an interlude
with solitude"
It seems you've found yourself and what brings
you health. I also don't care for crowds. Love being
your pledge and solitude being your haven of
peace was a lovely ending.
This was an incredibly smooth read and your
presentation is stunning.
Linda
Comment Written 05-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016
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Thanks so much, mikey
