Jan27

Poets

Posted on January 27, 2013 by boomiebol

Poets& writers of poems are innocent to behold
Imagination swirling and painting rainbows
In their flustered minds

Words are more than alphabets conjoined from preschool
Syllables more than breaks and form
Love is most definitely more than a four letter word
Do not get them started on hate
Their thoughts often deep and with intent

Don’t be fooled however by their canvas of words 
Spilling butterflies cocoa socks& silver lines
On a clear summer noon

Innocence is far from their flustered creative minds


*Post 500  * Have a wonderful week friends, God bless*

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Roxi St. Clair on January 27, 2013 at 5:58 pm said:

“Spilling butterflies cocoa socks & silver lines”…… brilliant line! Love this

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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letizia on January 27, 2013 at 6:00 pm said:

500th post – that’s wonderful!

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much always
  
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deanabo on January 27, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:

This is brilliant!

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  Very very kind of you to say. Thanks so much
  
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kindredspirit23 on January 27, 2013 at 6:07 pm said:

Very good! I smiled as I read,
Scott

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  As did i when i read this comment, thanks so much .
  
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rheath40 on January 27, 2013 at 6:24 pm said:

Lovely Boomie. Happy 500.

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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silentlyheardonce on January 27, 2013 at 6:33 pm said:

Shhhhh! Don’t give away our secrets. Congrats on your 500 post..

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Hehe, lips are now sealed lol. Thank you so much Ms. Kim, I always smile when I hear from you or read your brilliant work
  
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Christina ~ on January 27, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:

Congratulations on your 500th! I loved this…you have such a beautifully graceful…captivating way with words

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  You are most kind . Thank you so very much, God bless
  
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StacyMichelle on January 27, 2013 at 7:09 pm said:

awesome achievement, Boomie!

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Always delighted to see you here Ms. Stacy, thanks so much
  
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jolynproject on January 27, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:

Perfect 500th post. Love.

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks beautiful one
  
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billgncs on January 27, 2013 at 7:43 pm said:

Nice Boomie, but to change the subject I have to ask — what did you feel when you reached the end of things fall apart and Okonkwo was found? I never saw that coming.

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Lol…I was expecting this, and it was why I did not want to give anything away.
  
  Did it change your overall view of the book? The truth is Okonkwo tried all his life not to be like his father, and some might argue that he succeeded but he was driven by pride, a dangerous thirst for power, respect, and recognition, and that became his undoing…sometimes in trying to run away from a life we are so afraid….we do things that indirectly lead us back to that life…You must also remember that Okonkwo was arrogant…a warrior, and in his eyes succumbing to the white man’s arrest was accepting them, rejecting the Igbo tradition, a weakness in his eyes…
  
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  - billgncs on January 27, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:
    
    No, I enjoyed this book immensely even with this twist. His fall was great indeed, but I did not see him as wholly evil. Instead I saw him as the archetype of the culture that once he fell had no hope of rallying.
    
    It also drew a parallel to how Christianity works through the weak and humble instead of the exalted leaders.
  - boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 9:04 pm said:
    
    It was indeed a great fall…pride can be a terrible thing. Sometimes culture, religion and things of that nature also can be a thin line to tread too…
    
    Glad you enjoyed the book. Achebe is a fine writer
  - billgncs on January 28, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:
    
    next up, number two…
  - boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 9:13 pm said:
    
    nice . i will see if i can find other good reads by Nigerian authors…if you don’t mind
  - billgncs on January 28, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:
    
    not at all. As I read the second, I will be sure to ask a few questions.
Cathy Ulrich on January 27, 2013 at 8:11 pm said:

Busted!

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- boomiebol on January 27, 2013 at 8:33 pm said:
  
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RoSy on January 27, 2013 at 9:25 pm said:

500 & counting…Woot, Woot!

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- boomiebol on February 3, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  woot woot, thanks twinnie . Hugs and love for a great week
  
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melankooli on January 27, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:

bless you Boomie, great poem, your words are always so…. well I cannot find just one word! but I love your poetry !You are a fine poet. Congrats on 500 posts

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  You are most kind, I really appreciate your support and encouragement.
  
  Thanks a mille
  
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lenwilliamscarver on January 27, 2013 at 10:30 pm said:

Congrats my friend a wonderful accomplishment!!!

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much
  
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pennycoho on January 27, 2013 at 11:56 pm said:

Wonderful word play boomie. Excellent poem and congratulations on your 500th post. I wonder how many scrapes of paper, and bits of ideas scattered among your belongs (and in your head) there are that will contribute to your next 500! I do look forward to them, You are indeed my favorite poetress out there! Thank you for sharing your talent. Penny

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 9:01 pm said:
  
  It’s been such a pleasure knowing you via this forum. Thanks for always being so kind, and encouraging. I really appreciate the love .
  
  Thanks always
  
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  - pennycoho on January 28, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:
    
    Me too Boomie. I’ll probably be encouraging at the very least until I get a copy of your first book!
advocatemmmohan on January 28, 2013 at 1:32 am said:

Congratulations on completing successful 500 posts.
All are beautiful pearls and inspiring thoughts.
all best wishes
with regards
advocatemmmohan

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much sir
  
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ledrakenoir on January 28, 2013 at 4:24 am said:

Very well written and congratulations…

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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David Stewart on January 28, 2013 at 4:29 am said:

Poets are a sneaky lot: saying one thing and meaning far more.
Great poem, Boomie, as usual. You have a wonderful way of expressing things.

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  Sneaky is the correct word. Thanks so much David
  
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Scott Mitchell on January 28, 2013 at 6:07 am said:

Hey, stop writing about me
Awesome post as always Boomie!

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  LOL. I will be left with no one to write about if I do that lol. Thanks always Scott
  
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Madhu on January 28, 2013 at 7:52 am said:

Aah we know that Congratulations on the 500 Boomie!

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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readinpleasure on January 28, 2013 at 8:00 am said:

Impressive, Boomie. Congratulations dear.

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks sis
  
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Ruby on January 28, 2013 at 8:09 am said:

I love how I do get the visuals from your poem again, congratulations for the 500 posts! Have a beautiful week!

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:48 pm said:
  
  You too dear, thanks always so much
  
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Kerry Dwyer on January 28, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

Congratulations on reaching 500 posts Boomie. Quite an achievement in itself apart fro the splendid writing. I am so pleased to have followed you up to this moment and seen all the wonderful contributions to the world of poetry that you make. Keep it up.

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- boomiebol on January 28, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  Always so nice to hear from you. Thanks always and so much for the very kind support.
  
  God bless
  
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mindretrofit8 on January 29, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:

Great words for 500th post! Congrats!

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- boomiebol on January 29, 2013 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks so very much
  
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mjtannian on January 29, 2013 at 5:21 pm said:

ooooh I love this, and it’s so true!

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- boomiebol on January 29, 2013 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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Treasure on January 30, 2013 at 7:42 am said:

Great lines!

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- boomiebol on February 3, 2013 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you ma
  
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Dakshi on January 30, 2013 at 9:22 am said:

congrats Boomi..

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- boomiebol on February 3, 2013 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear
  
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adetokunbohr on February 1, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:

I LOVE this. Happy 500th. The last line *Innocence is far from their flustered creative minds* made me laugh. Can i re-blog, pls?

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- boomiebol on February 1, 2013 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! Oh please reblog retweet anything. You don’t ever have to ask me .
  
  Thanks
  
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adetokunbohr on February 6, 2013 at 9:15 am said:

Reblogged this on ADETOKUNBOHR'S BLOG.

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shawnrjones12 on February 6, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:

There are just such beautiful lines here! Another amazing work of art, Boomie!

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- boomiebol on February 7, 2013 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Ms. Shawn. Always nice to get feedback from you
  
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