Here I sit, an A P child
Reading work that drives me wild.
Curses in verses long and free
are anathema to someone like me.
So I pray to those in control.
Place the writers in some dark hole.
Amen
Author notes
Reading Robert Herrick's poem A Child's Grace
oldpoetry.com/poetry/12791
I couldn't resist the urge. So didn't!
Written July 10th, 2005
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Great write, Thanks for the giggles.
Himler
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One of my earliest attempts at a parody but with a message that was very true when written.
Jim
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Welcome to my world.
Thanks for taking the time to read and write. It's appreciated.
You say you are new here. I hope you enjoy your time at Allpoetry (and Oldpoetry which is linked in).
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Dear I-Like-Rhymes, I've been reading your poems with much enjoyment. I too deal in humour, I write for children mainly and have great fun doing it. I joined the other day and have become seriously addicted, I'm going to have to ration myself or I won't get any actual writing done! Funpum
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Thanks for reading it Tony (?) Technically I suppose this is really a skit on a skit since I only read Herrick after reading:-
Here I sit a little child,
Computed, classified and filed,
I Pray for a thunderbolt to fall,
On Data maniacs one and all.
I no longer remember who wrote this or which of my computer science text books it was in but as you see it has stuck in my mind (for over 30 years!)
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Bravo !!
Short, sharp, and VERY well said my friend !! .. (did'nt notice this one sitting on your page the first time I visited, for some reason ! )... Made me go back and read Herricks little gem 'A childs grace' ! ... Great stuff !! -
Once again thanks for your nice words and generous applause. This was written in my earlier days on Allpoetry. I am not sure things are much better but I have not spotted as much crudity recently.
Any way glad you liked it and hope you enjoyed Herrick's original poem written all those years ago.
oldpoetry.com/poetry/12791
Jim S
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Ihave read a few works with much cursing in them. I don't feel that much cursing was needed inn an other wise wonderful piece. So I can understand the message behind this piece of yours. I like the way you put it though. lol
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Hi
I'm glad you liked this attempt at parody for my AP class
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LOL this really is good. I like it, it's very funny and I couldn't agree more!
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I'm glad you liked this little moan, Spamwitch!
I was pleased with this. It was in an AP class and even at my age it's nice to get good marks in class
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I didnt click on the link to read the original, I plan to though. I am at work and dont like to put anything in the address bar (long story) I have IM'd the link to myself, oh yeah..this is really cute by the way!
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Hi there.
Thanks for reading this little skit on Herrick. I do prefer good language to bad.
TTFN
Jim S
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Oh fellow poet, I feel your pain or is that disdain. Good use of language, a very enjoyble read.
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thanks for sending me the link to this, what had you intended to enter it for; which assignment, the literary devices one?
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Thanks for the comment Jennifer and the feeling of deja vu. My only honest response (as I have only read the poem you posted today) is "If the cap fits..."
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hmm.. after reading this, i'd presume you'd like to throw me in an abyss of darkness.. oy.
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There's only one possible answer Citrus. How I wish....
But if I do I'll share them.
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Teehee, just read the link, no wonder you couldn`t resist. Do you have these urges often?...if so, we will all be in for a poetic feast......cleverclogs.
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I'm glad you liked it. Did you check the link to see the original?
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Love this also you definitely know your stuff.It was brilliant.
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Thanks for stopping to read. Glad it raised a laugh.
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haha ok this is funny
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Well it was nice of you to write to me before you go. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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you see, friend, i am one of those who should have beeen in a dark hole. this poem, if accepted by the authorities will truly put me in trouble, no thank you
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Thanks Quill your coment is much appreciated.
BTW have you read any of Lilian Jackson Braun's fiction?
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Thanks Rhynoceros. I think my point is proven!
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I keep having a look at that too Stoic, and it's still Murkwood to me. But it is good we are not all the same.
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I have tried Avatar but very little of what comes through works for me. Horses for courses I suppose. You Might like a look at my poem "What is poetry todat?" it is the nearest think to free verse I have managed.
I'll keep trying.
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short but i couldn't agree more !
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Thanks for those kind words.
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Thanks Jim
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Aww...
An A P Child...
A P FRICKIN ROCKS!!!!!
I love rhyme too...
Good job here...
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Very droll! Can remember thinking the same until I got an English teacher that stirred an interest in poetry. Still can't fathom out "Under Milkwood" though. lol
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Thank you for addressing some of the quirks in AP. It is obvious you are very set in your style. Can I possibly encourage you to write like your "anathemas" so as to better understand them? I speak as a neutral party. -
LOL, this is great, and very different than any of the other works here at AP, lol. I really liked it, you did a great job, lol. Keep it up!!
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A lot of us writters are already in a dark hole; that's why we write. Nice piece. Jim
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