Thursday, 21 July 2022

Thursday Art Date With Rain -- "A Poem"


This week, Rain's creativity prompt is not for artwork but for a poem! In the past, I dabbled in writing poetry, but the Muse deserted me once I started this blog because my efforts at writing were directed to blogging instead.

Actually, now that I think of it, the Muse should have deserted me before I wrote the following particularly histrionic piece of satirical nonsense. Oh well, too late now. Here it is for your amusement.

the horror of it all

when I was young
and full of

Self-Conscious Angst

I used to think my situation was

Tragic

I have the soul of a poet
trapped in the body of a lawyer!

but today I'm older
and wiser, as these things go.
I now realize my situation is

Even More Tragic

I have the soul of a lawyer
trapped in the body of a poet!

pity me

[© Debra She Who Seeks, 2006]



Oh, Jean-Luc . . . I knew YOU'D understand!

42 comments:

  1. Oh so sad! More poetry please.

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  2. good morning, great post-loved your poem too and Jean Luc had me smiling

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  3. Oh, poetry!
    I'm so jealous of anybody who can write poetry! So pretty.

    XOXO

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  4. There’s a Pulitzer in you. Or maybe it’s a Wurlitzer. But I love this poem. From what you’ve shared, I don’t think you ever really had the soul of a lawyer. Besides, I’ve read lawyers don’t have souls.

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  5. @ Tundra Bunny -- Too late! I already retired, LOL!

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  6. Hee hee - the soul of a lawyer trapped in the body of a poet. I love it!

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  7. Good one Debra you are a poet!

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  8. I spent 13.5 years typing up a whole lot of lawyer's words and, believe me, none of them showed any kind of a poetic bent!

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  9. Drama Queen indeed. LOL I do love your poem. The first meme is perfect. I hope life is really treating you well.

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  10. If I'm being honest, ALL lawyers should have poet's souls.

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  11. I cannot write poetry to save my life.

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  12. Did you talk in rhyme in court?

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  13. @ Mike -- No, I never had the nerve for that but there are many examples of judges writing all or part of their judgments in rhyme. Here's a link to a few American examples --

    https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2018/04/poetic-decisions/

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  14. I would imagine unicorns would be naturally dramatic

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  15. That's a fun poem! I'd love to read more like this.

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  16. Amazing luv the switch of souls.
    Happy Thursday. Thanks for dropping by my blog

    Much💚love

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  17. Oh fun! You do have a way with words!

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  18. You had me at Jean-Luc

    Sassybear
    https://idleeyesandadormy.com/

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  19. Nice poem...and I wouldn't worry about being too dramatic. What's life without a little bit of good drama in it?

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  20. Your self-assessment won't hold up in a court of law. It's a funny little poem. Subpoena that muse!

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  21. Your poem is incredible. SO much better than mine, and so much more dramatic, too. I am in awe!

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  22. Yesssss 🤣 I agree with Jean-Luc. We are great Fans by the way.

    I enjoyed your artwork too.

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  23. You are so witty and clever with the poem or a light satire? I enjoy it very much

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  24. Well done..love your poem..Enjoy your weekend!!

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  25. lol, loved the first one. :) Sooo dramatic. :) :)

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  26. From Judge Judy to Captain Picard - you've covered the gamut. Lol!
    Looking forward to your next drawring... :^)

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  27. I think it is time for a sequel.

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  28. I still haven't been able to muster up a challenge in so short a time but I love how you took it on! Your poem is delightful! And thanks for stopping by my blog for Rain's date, too!

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  29. LOL ... smart and witty, you are indeed a poet trapped in the body of a lawyer and I am so glad that Jean-Luc gets it :) that makes it all worth while, right? Life is full of Drama so it's good to be able to make fun of it. Enjoyed this immensely ...

    Andrea @ From the So9l

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  30. Oh, Debra, you are a real hoot! LOL

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  31. Debra, you are wonderful. The poem is great! I love how you presented it too! Clap clap!!! ♥♥♥♥

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  32. I have the drama and moodiness of a poet but not the grand words! XD

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  33. You have the gift of an excellent sense of humor, which is the best gift of all.

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