Hanging out here is a fella called Dave
Who some argue is a bit of a knave.
Likes to cause trouble,
Prick someone’s bubble;
He hopes it’s reality he can save.
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Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My contribution to the rash of 'limericks' popping up everywhere here recently... Enough!! ! Time to move on....
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Shock treatment works; sometimes…
You never know...
Thanks for the call.
Save that reality Dave, it will always be there.
Andy
Only if it is acknowledged, Andy.
Always was partial to limericks Dave this one is no exception. Have a good day my friend
You would seem to have shifted focus over time and now are into one liner mode, Soren. I do understand - there's only a limited amount of energy............
You are right Dave my poems have grown substantially shorter for two reasons one I found that few people read long poems so what was the use in writing them and two complexity in a poem takes away from its power but I make no promises there may be longer ones from time to time as the mood shifts.
Yes - my response really related to your comments, rather than your poetry. However I do find your analysis above quite insightful. You are more likely to attract my limited attention span as you implement this strategy.
Thanks for your attention to that detail Dave and you are right in trying to respond to everyone's poems each day my limited attention span probably overlooks some very worthy poems in their details but also some I just have little to say about because they are so clear or so devoid of clarity that I have nothing to say. I did read them however.
I do view your activity here with a mixture of admiration and speculation on how you can commit so much time and energy to it. I would think that I put in less than a quarter in terms of word count activity here, yet find that at times excessive when I have other personal priorities. Good luck to you Soren, but it exhausts me even thinking about it.
Although I direct most of my effort to this site Dave I am on five other sites as well, I just love literature and poetry in particular
Never mind what truths or otherwise they may be used to convey?
Good write D. Now about that Fido limerick.........
That's right, orchi - now if my memory is correct, you supplied the first line, I the second. Your turn. Might I suggest, since you still seem active and keen, that you may have the privilege of bringing those lines together here in order that they demonstrate an apparent coherence?
Me 3 brain cells have not thought up the other 3 lines yet! lol.
Come on, orchi - get them to work in cooperation for once...Unity is Strength!
Dave, this is witty, self-aware, and quietly principled. The rhyme disarms, the humor invites, and underneath it all is a commitment to reality over comfort. A clever piece with a solid spine. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
All I needed Tristan. Absolute endorsement for which many thanks.
Okay getting hooked on the knave.
Doggerel Dave.
This site needs a bit of strife.
Little kick up the bum.
Now don't take it personally, the limerick, you dumb.
Thanks for the fave, Paul. Is the justification in your first four lines above?
The last mystifies me a little - Does the 'dumb' refer to me or the verse? Either way doesn't bother me (opinions are free and everywhere), I would just like to know in the interests of clarity.
The other site people who get a bit serious now and again over content. lol
Ahh - third party here : the 'dumb' refers to those who would refer to me as a knave.... right?
The referred knave, that's quite regal.
Better not use the word regal, just saw a picture of the guy who was formerly known as Prince, and I don't mean the talented one.
The poem made me think. Is saving of reality to be accomplished through its exposure or through creation of folklore that it used to be there? A great poem - a fave.
Thanks for the call. From my POV, the world is run on delusion of various kinds. I seek to disabuse individual folks of theirs. However it is entirely possible that my whole position here may be itself a delusion and it is for some saviour to attempt to sort me out (but their arguments better be good!)
Calling Dave a knave—basically a fancy synonym for asshole. Just kidding, Dave. This limerick’s sharp and funny; I can feel the mischief without it ever crossing the line. Nicely done.
I selected knave; I'm the author of the mischief if any and am happy where and who I am.
Thanks for your solid input, Thomas.
Now I'm forced I'm lieu of the traditional "Dear John" letters to write a "Dear Dave" letter?! Does it go to the same place? Have the same effect? Oh, pardon me, I don't even write such letters. Charming, very charming, dear Sir. Thank you so very much for sharing.
You are very welcome Missy, but I fail to see the necessity for the letter at all. I cannot ever recall having a difference of opinion with you that we have failed to resolve amicably and in good faith...and so I hope this situation may remain through many happy future interactions.👍
I was simply having fun with you!
Oooh - Are you then to now discard me....? ....I'm such an anxious insecure person......
No, I'll never do that. I keep all my friends, or at least attempt to do so.
Won't be much of an effort.
'See you....
KEEP HANGING IN THERE, AND SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS - YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO SHOW THE REALITY AS IT IS...CHEERS
🤫Shush! Don't want to advertise - just creep up on them quietly down wind when they are most vulnerable....😜
Please know that I value your support very much, though.
oh well.. thanks for the covert comment....and pls remember that i value your feedback much more as its always frank and fearless and true....
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