Not the great thinker

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Not the great thinker

Post by godsplat » April 25th, 2012, 4:31 am

Fingers on my chin
Trying to look the part well
Not a thought at all


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Banderilla » April 25th, 2012, 6:30 am

well written..stagnation can be frustrating at times..enjoyed :-)


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Mazrocon » April 25th, 2012, 12:19 pm

I too thought of the famous statue as well. Love the humor in this... with a touch of sadness that we can't always be what we aspire to be, if we try too hard. Just gotta let it flow naturally...

You are one of my favorite haiku writers here!

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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Jim » April 26th, 2012, 7:08 pm

how nice it miust be to be able to leave all thought behind
I LOVE THE HUMOR TOO


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by konch » April 28th, 2012, 5:45 pm

Rodin the statue, or Rodan the winged lizard? I never can tell.

Kidding aside, I'm with Jim on this. Clear mind would be very nice, or so I'm told -- although how can you tell if you've got it?

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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Mystiq » April 28th, 2012, 10:59 pm

Hi GS ... the allusion to Rodin's famous sculpture is striking in this piece. While "The Thinker" statue is quite small (but impressive), your senryu is huge with thoughts about having no thoughts and a very calm write.

Congrat's for The Spotlight! :thumb:
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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by godsplat » April 29th, 2012, 12:53 am

Thank you all so much for the comments and thank you for the spotlight, I feel much honored!!


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Sasha » April 29th, 2012, 6:41 pm

I think you've captured the feeling so well and penned it with such a great touch. Congrats on the Spotlight!

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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by testove » April 30th, 2012, 1:19 pm

nice write


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Post by Whiskurz » April 30th, 2012, 4:54 pm

Congrats on the well deserved spotlight my friend.......Whisk



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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by moe » May 1st, 2012, 10:23 pm

succinct and right to the point A wonder of a defination for "writer's block!"



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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Mazrocon » May 1st, 2012, 11:07 pm

I already commented before, but just wanted to say congrats on the spotlight!

Definitely well deserved :)

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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Dead Rebel » May 3rd, 2012, 1:06 pm

Beauty, All image and no soul


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Dew » May 3rd, 2012, 9:24 pm

Scathingly clever...it's a perfect accomplishment! And with the title, you've delivered the intended effect! Brilliant!



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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by Ladywildalice » May 4th, 2012, 11:25 am

Sometimes wanting so badly to be/have/show something we want so desparately we find ourselves pretending it is so. A true Liars Club of souls. Convincing ourselves that, if we make all those around us believe it is true, then it is as good as if it truly were. Great piece and congratulations on the Spotlight. Very well deserved award.


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by inflames » May 4th, 2012, 3:16 pm

Wow. I like the feel to this. Congrats on the spotlight!



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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by ladymaybebaby » May 4th, 2012, 7:14 pm

So much info in three short lines. When I first saw this I remember saying how brilliant I thought it was, seems others feel the same way. This was bookmarked that day. Enjoy the spotlight, this piece of yours sure does deserve the shine of the bright light! -R xoxo


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by songofmeadow » May 5th, 2012, 1:31 am

well done on the spotlight, my instant thought was of the statue which, as said previously made for a brilliant read, meadow


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Re: Not the great thinker

Post by SirDaniel » May 5th, 2012, 12:40 pm

to me it was sorta ironic when I read the line "fingers on my chin" and noticed that was true.. we attempt to make ourselves comfortable when we are trying to give our best.. whatever we are doing, and although we don't always succeed, the fact we tried is worthy of a smile. Quite enjoyed, congrats.

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