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I Challenge You

Make me cry Make me wonder Give me chills, my assumptions sunder. Make me bellyache and slap my lap, not wince. Convince me you’re the real deal. Mix me a drink Hold the sugar. I have expensive taste, please – richer, fuller Teach me something high or low, so much I don’t know We don’t…

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Make me cry
Make me wonder
Give me chills, my
assumptions sunder.

Make me bellyache
and slap my lap, not
wince. Convince
me you’re the real deal.

Mix me a drink
Hold the sugar. I have
expensive taste, please –
richer, fuller

Teach me something high
or low, so much I don’t know
We don’t have to be in sync
but do make me think.

Quick! Erase the cliché
Wayfarer’s on her way
Oh mercy: rain…heaven’s tears?
She’s had it up to her ears.

Easy on the adverbs
Her sensibilities disturb
Impress or bless, but don’t bore her
when she’s willing to concur and confer.

But no one’s responding, you lament
Well, compel HW to comment.
Learn from her, this poem her worst yet
but see here the footprints of those who tread.

There is hope for all. Turn
around, if you’ve hit a wall.
If you knew how busy she is, this
challenge you wouldn’t dismiss.

Don’t post just to post. Wait
’til you can give your utmost.
Oh, don’t ring hollow
if you want her follow.

160 responses to “I Challenge You”

  1. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    This is the first poem I can recollect from the infamous HW. I’ll try not to be trite or too bright. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face with this funny ace.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Eh? Not her first. Ah — the first of the year.

      As to your attempt,
      from the Mafia’s response
      I shall exempt.

      ‘Twas the comment,
      after all, of a gent.

      Reply
      1. Writing to Freedom Avatar
        Writing to Freedom

        LOL truce!

  2. Victo Dolore Avatar
    Victo Dolore

    A most entertaining way to get your point across. Bravo!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      He he, thanks.

      Reply
  3. utahrob Avatar
    utahrob

    I will do my best to comply with your wishes, so I don’t end up sleeping with the fishes.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      HW must surmise
      that you are wise.

      Reply
  4. shazza91321 Avatar
    shazza91321

    The last paragraph is the VERY BEST part, I love this!!!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL

      Reply
  5. Preet K Sandhu Avatar
    Preet K Sandhu

    First paragraph is the best. It made me emotional.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Oh, sweet to know. THanks.

      Reply
  6. armenia4ever Avatar
    armenia4ever

    I’m very attempted to plagiarize this as the poetry night at my hookah lounge, but with some changing of the pronouns.

    Good stuff. Seriously.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      RoAR!!! Wow, I’ve earned the accolade of the hookah stage.

      LOL Thanks.

      Reply
  7. thewriterofyourlife Avatar
    thewriterofyourlife

    Reblogged this on The Writer Of Your Life (TWOYL) and commented:
    very touching

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Some were plain scared. =) Thanks.

      Reply
  8. auntyuta Avatar
    auntyuta

    For me these lines stand out:
    There is hope for all
    Turn around, if you’ve hit a wall.
    and
    Don’t post just to post
    Wait ’til you can give your utmost.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =)

      Thx for letting me know, dear Aunty.

      Reply
  9. John Callaghan Avatar
    John Callaghan

    This was just lovely.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LoL. Thx, J. Had fun writing it.

      Reply
  10. sirpamononen Avatar
    sirpamononen

    incredible how words can flow! towards a good cause.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =)

      Reply
  11. Curt Mekemson Avatar
    Curt Mekemson

    “this poem her worst yet” Really? 🙂 –Curt

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Well, yAh! Ha ha ha ha. But well possibly the one she had most fun with.

      Reply
      1. Curt Mekemson Avatar
        Curt Mekemson

        See, it only took one word for me to solicit a comment. Laughing here, my friend.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Ha ha ha ha. I made Curt laugh for real. Ha ha ha.

      3. Curt Mekemson Avatar
        Curt Mekemson

        🙂

  12. asc9 Avatar
    asc9

    love the lyrics..

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Thx. =)

      Reply
  13. adamjasonp Avatar
    adamjasonp

    “Learn from her, this poem her worst yet…”

    *sprays drink out of mouth*

    lmao. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LMAO…

      (She meant it.)

      lmao.

      Reply
      1. adamjasonp Avatar
        adamjasonp

        I did actually laugh. (By my ass did not come off.)

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Please. No need for elaborations on body parts. lol

  14. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    “There is hope for all.” That adds a nice balance to the poem.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      *chuckle*

      Reply
  15. Malcolm Greenhill Avatar
    Malcolm Greenhill

    The task master has arrived:

    Quick! Erase the cliché
    Wayfarer’s on her way
    Staff in hand, legs a kicking
    Best run to avoid a licking

    Easy on the adverbs
    Her sensibilities disturb
    Grammar tyrant here
    Time for elemental fear

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      No need for fright
      where one does right,
      There’ll be no violence
      with compliance.

      Reply
      1. Malcolm Greenhill Avatar
        Malcolm Greenhill

        She’s a puritan grammarian
        Not a passionate vulgarian
        It’s language she’s abusing
        And it’s not at all amusing

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Just how puritan or passionate I am only God knows
        Though I believe you’ve all glimpsed both in my poetry and prose.
        What? See this accusation that I’ve abused language emerge
        You prove our viewpoints will never converge.

  16. The Gospel of Barney Avatar
    The Gospel of Barney

    Not asking for much, are you?

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You got it. =)

      Reply
    2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      It doesn’t look like your polygamy post took my comment. I tried twice.

      “Don’t know why I’m not seeing my comment posted. I said it’s tiring just to watch how thin pastors are spread.”

      Reply
  17. Peaceful Pathfinder Avatar
    Peaceful Pathfinder

    This is good. Real good. I may borrow a few of your lines… Rephrased, may I borrow a few of your lines in my next relationship?

    Make me wonder
    Give me chills,

    Convince
    me you’re the real deal.

    Teach me something high or low,
    So much I don’t know
    We don’t have to be in sync
    but do make me think.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL!!! …relationship??!

      Ha ha ha ha!

      Yes. Only if you promise to show her my blog.
      LOL.

      Reply
  18. diahannreyes Avatar
    diahannreyes

    LOL.. quite the challenge.. i’m with you, Diana. I think that is what readers/audiences want- to feel beyond the visuals and the words. I know I do.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      And I appreciate your laboring to reach us beyond the level of words, D.

      Reply
  19. Beth Dahleen Avatar
    Beth Dahleen

    🙂 Trying. I’ll try harder!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =) Good ha ha ha.

      Reply
  20. dbp49 Avatar
    dbp49

    A truly wonderful poem reminding me once again just how scary you can sometimes be. 😉

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL!!!!!

      Reply
    2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      “just how scary you can sometimes be”

      Just avoid those clichés
      and you should be okay.

      =)

      Reply
  21. Eliza Avatar
    Eliza

    Liked verse 4 the best..

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Because of the SYNC, you musician you. =)

      Reply
      1. Eliza Avatar
        Eliza

        Ha ha!

        No.. because of the ‘not being in sync, but making me think’

        Boredom is the worst…the fun is in having to work through challenges!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        I still think the sync was a subconscious draw LOL but hey, I always love thinkers. =)

  22. rubiescorner Avatar
    rubiescorner

    Really nice poem. I read it twice.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha, that’s great. Thanks, R. =)

      Diana

      Reply
      1. rubiescorner Avatar
        rubiescorner

        I don’t usually comment. I thought you needed a visit.

  23. wesongainviolatah Avatar
    wesongainviolatah

    its so nice..keep it up

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Thanks. =) And I appreciate the follow. Welcome to A Holistic Journey.

      Reply
      1. wesongainviolatah Avatar
        wesongainviolatah

        kindly follow me too please.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        You see I have 8700 followers. I don’t say this with any disrespect (why in the world would I, to a supportive reader??) but can you imagine if I followed everyone back? Could anyone believe I actually read everyone’s post then? Did you know WPress is now limiting the no. of blogs we can follow? Two blogs were partially suspended two wks ago for following too many people. I read and “like” more blogs than many bloggers who claim to follow by tapping the button. I naturally give priority to my most active supporters. I understand if you unfollow. I do my best to give back to those who stay on my radar with the likes and comments.

        HW

      3. wesongainviolatah Avatar
        wesongainviolatah

        How did you make it?congratulations.your pieces are great

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Thank you. Tap any title to open up the sidebar and you’ll see BLOGGING under my topics. Hope they help. =)

        Xxx
        Diana

      5. wesongainviolatah Avatar
        wesongainviolatah

        Thanks dear.I will go through

      6. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        =) And I appreciate the support.

  24. gahlearner Avatar
    gahlearner

    I don’t usually barge into places like a party crasher, but I just have to add my two cents. I like the whole poem as great blogging advice, but the first four stanzas (Is that the right word?) are much more than that. They’d make a great song, you can apply them to everything. ~admires~

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      So sweet. Pathfinder asked if he may quote this in his next relationship!! LOL!!
      I’m supposed to murmur in modesty but must put out my own two cents in response. Do you know why you felt much of the poem would apply in “real life”? Because blogging is just that in so many ways. Real life.

      Thanks for the rocking feedback.

      Diana

      Reply
  25. JC Avatar
    JC

    I love this… it should be read before every posting!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL! Hmm…a sacred blogging ritual…

      Thanks. =)

      Reply
  26. atempleton Avatar
    atempleton

    My sentences long and meandering, phrases holding hands comma by comma.
    A comment from HW appears–good or bad, sweet or sour?
    Lovely, some stuff, but a sentence must end.
    So take an edit knife to your work and write it again.

    Written with love by an obvious prose writer.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      “Written with love by an obvious prose writer.”

      Pleased that you’d even try,
      just glad HW didn’t make you cry
      here or where those sentences run;
      good of you to remember what you should shun.

      Reply
      1. atempleton Avatar
        atempleton

        : )

  27. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    This is so awesome!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha ha, great hearing from you, Lisa.

      Xx
      D.

      Reply
      1. Lisa Avatar
        Lisa

        I’ve been thinking about you the last couple of days. It made my heart so happy to see this. I hope all is well. Xx

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        How very sweet, Lisa. And thanks for the regards. I’m plowing through w/ the homeschooling.

        Diana

  28. MamaMickTerry Avatar
    MamaMickTerry

    This has YOU written all over it. Love it, D.
    Thank you for the friendly punch in the shoulder – I’ve learned a lot from you just in the past few weeks.
    It was about a year ago, I read an article on writing style and how words that end in -ly should be killed and sacrificed.
    I’m learning, wise teacher 😉

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      “This has YOU written all over it.” Ha ha ha ha. Didn’t see. You’ve been so modest, receptive, and kind, Mickey. And yes, I read posts that are ly-happy and I want to sacrifice somebody, anybody, even myself LOL.

      Xx

      Reply
  29. Kate Loveton Avatar
    Kate Loveton

    You’re much too clever
    In your poetic endeavor:
    Your wit seduces
    And my word count reduces.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      See me try hard not to L.O.L.
      Goodness, oh what the hell —
      I love that your words you’ve come to shrink
      Laudably with neither shriek nor blink.

      Reply
      1. Kate Loveton Avatar
        Kate Loveton

        *GRIN*

  30. megduncan207 Avatar
    megduncan207

    I love this!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      HA! =) Thx.

      Reply
  31. vivachange77 Avatar
    vivachange77

    My, you do cause me to think
    I’ll try hard not to wink.
    Reading this is so much fun
    Certainly your post I’ll not shun. 😉

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      To cogitate is always good,
      Who wants her brain to be a block of wood?
      I had great fun writing this injunction
      Hope it helps clarify your vision.

      Reply
  32. maureenc Avatar
    maureenc

    This posting of yours, and those of your ardent followers need more than a timid ‘LIKE’
    I need climb upon my bike
    to pursue the words needed to explain just how much you tease my brain
    On our soap boxes we all will climb as we declaim
    That Holistic Wayfarer stimulates our brain
    (I give up! Going back to my needle and thread! But thank you so much
    (you) Made me cry
    Made me wonder
    Gave me chills, and my
    assumptions sundered.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha ha ha!
      I would’ve written you a poem back as I have for others on this thread except
      I’m laughing too much, M.
      Honored you would climb your bike for me.
      Ha ha ha ha.

      Reply
  33. lynwilderdean Avatar
    lynwilderdean

    I think I understand what you were going for here, but on a base aesthetic level, the forced meter made me wince a few times. I think all of the poems I have posted on Wilder Dreams have been free verse, and I generally prefer it. But you were obviously having fun when you wrote this, and that counts for a lot!

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LW, I did say this was my worst poem. =) I wasn’t going for aesthetics or anything, in fact, but a strong message packaged in humor. This is a poem but not poetry. I’m glad for the honesty. Always welcome here ha ha ha.

      Diana

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      1. lynwilderdean Avatar
        lynwilderdean

        Hi Diana, I did understand that aesthetics weren’t really your goal. I just felt like sharing my personal reaction with you – I wanted to leave footprints that were authentically mine. Can you tell me a little more about the distinction you are making between “a poem” and “poetry”? Personally I believe all poems are examples of poetry whether the author intends them to be or not, but I am really interested to know where you personally draw the line.

        And hey – as long as we’re talking – I really appreciated the Like you gave me for my essay, “On Winter Holidays”. I have accumulated a very small handful of followers but that was my first Like. Thanks!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        “I believe all poems are examples of poetry whether the author intends them to be or not”. I disagree. =)

        To me, it’s the difference between art (that is, poetry) and a drawing (even a painting) that is substandard (a poem that falls short). Obviously overlap is ideal. But not always a reality. Obviously my claim takes us into the heated debate over the meaning of art, which is beyond the scope of this thread but which I have addressed in old posts. This poem was a crazy piece ha ha ha. My readers know I’m a nazi when it comes to standards in art, in writing (not that I feel my work is normally impeccable but that it is a serious, careful labor of love). Hence the kick they got out of this. I couldn’t let myself go fully and put up something entirely unpalatable (though you may have felt it was LOL). I appreciate the respectful feedback and for the tone with which you convey your opinions, I remain open to critique and dialogue. In fact, I have wanted more criticism midst all the praise.

        bereft:

        http://holisticwayfarer.com/2014/07/05/bereft-poetry-reborn/

        An elaboration on your question ~
        Calling All Artists, Writers, Thinkers:

        http://holisticwayfarer.com/2013/09/02/the-process-ii-finale-calling-all-artists-thinkers-writers/

      3. lynwilderdean Avatar
        lynwilderdean

        I didn’t feel it was entirely unpalatable. Just a little bit clumsy. I also have standards in art. It sounds like the difference in our perspectives can be summed up thus: You believe that if something produced creatively does not meet high standards, it is not art. I believe that if something produced creatively does not meet high standards it is bad art, but still art. Does that sound like an accurate depiction of this interaction?

        And while I haven’t been one of your readers for very long, I’ve started reading your stuff… which makes me one of your readers. Just a new one.

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        “I believe that if something produced creatively does not meet high standards it is bad art, but still art.”

        Interesting! I”ll be sitting on this.

        This poem was worse than clumsy, esp bc I wasn’t trying to be adept. It was almost a satire on the kinds of poems I normally put out at a quieter level but more loudly a satire on the ways you can stimulate provocation (good and bad) with quirky writing. All the while an ironical plea, through and through, for good content.

        =) I appreciate this dialogue and the support, Lyn.

        Diana

  34. Little Miss Menopause Avatar
    Little Miss Menopause

    Yes, erase the cliche and easy on the adverb,
    I love HW and would never want to perturb.
    I’m even nervous to use too much alliteration,
    Couldn’t bear to be the subject of HW’s obliteration!
    😉

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You just might be the one blogger
      to get away with the antics of a smart talker;
      You’ve tickled even the Wayfarer,
      I think you’ll be spared the ire and terror.

      Reply
  35. nimslake Avatar
    nimslake

    I just wanted to say, love the rhymes. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =) Thx.

      Reply
  36. Angie Mc Avatar
    Angie Mc

    I will try not to be jealous of your ability to write well, Diana! A funny and educational poem, perfect. Have mercy on me and bloggers who aren’t more gooder writers, lol! I, I mean, We prefer to see ourselves as communicators or content sharers or relationship builders, however rough and tumble. Saw that cliche coming, didn’t you? 😀

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      The Wayfarer thinks you write just fine
      so there’s no real need for you to pine.
      But it’s always good to raise the bar,
      reach up and up to taste a star.

      Reply
      1. Angie Mc Avatar
        Angie Mc

        Your courtesy, complete.
        My gratitude, always.
        Growing, reaching,
        Loving. Big.

  37. Andrea Stephenson Avatar
    Andrea Stephenson

    I’m not surprised Pathfinder asked to use this in a relationship, when I started reading I thought you were setting out your expectations for a partner 🙂 But no, this was about your relationship with us and why not expect the best 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL Yes, I realized the parallel between by blog life and love life here. Except I wouldn’t have titled a letter to my husband this way. “I Challenge You”. LOL! (Although he would say I well might as well, given how bull-headed I am.)

      Reply
  38. Dennis the Vizsla Avatar
    Dennis the Vizsla

    hello holistic wayfarer its dennis the vizsla dog hay thats a pritty tall order for me to do all that espeshly sinse i hav not got enny thums!!! cud i just wag my tail insted??? ok bye

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Do you think wagging’s enough to earn my follow?

      *swallows laugh*

      Reply
  39. SpeakListenPrayDon'tBeStupid Avatar
    SpeakListenPrayDon’tBeStupid

    Whoaaa!! This is so rich! The words “redemptively disruptive” come to mind. I like the whole piece, but I will choose these lines, here: “Convince me you’re the real deal … Don’t post just to post. Wait
    ’til you can give your utmost. / Oh, don’t ring hollow / if you want her follow.” Good one, my friend.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LoL “redemptively disruptive”. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. Ha ha ha.

      Diana

      Reply
  40. C.D.Belacho Avatar
    C.D.Belacho

    Haha, I second everything you said here. 🙂 Great post Diana!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LoL Thanks, Chris. Was wondering how you’re doing. =)

      Diana

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      1. C.D.Belacho Avatar
        C.D.Belacho

        Been away for some soul searching for a while, and I feel renewed actually. so thoughtful of you Diana 🙂 hope you’re doing well too yourself 🙂 I missed reading your posts! Thanks for this ! 🙂

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Aw, wonderful to hear you come back renewed, C! Me, I’m dizzy busy as always. Thx.

  41. C.D.Belacho Avatar
    C.D.Belacho

    You being busy is always for a good cause 🙂 Just take it easy okay? 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha ha. Well, I must say I never wAsTe time (Husband calls me Type A). Yeah, I need to take it easy LoL. I’ve started posting less. :/ *sniff sniff* Thanks, buddy.

      Reply
  42. C.D.Belacho Avatar
    C.D.Belacho

    Every once in a while wouldn’t hurt 🙂 haha! Take care D!

    Reply
  43. Adrian B Avatar
    Adrian B

    Very nice and true poem. You should posted on the About page. It’s all about yourself, no?

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      A bit unsure as to what you mean, Adrian. It was obviously a (humorous) challenge to bloggers. =)

      Reply
  44. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Enjoyed this snappy little poem Diana some really good tips for all of us when it comes to writing anything.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha, I like snappy. Thanks, K.

      Reply
  45. kellie@writingmoment Avatar
    kellie@writingmoment

    This poem made me smile, thank you. Will think about it some more, so I don’t be “hollow”.
    🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ugh. I don’t know why I missed this lovely comment. Thanks, K. =) Ha ha ha.

      Reply
  46. Fast&FuriousDrew Avatar
    Fast&FuriousDrew

    I didn’t poop today. Did that make you cry or wonder?

    And nice flow by the way. Hope all is well.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      A bit too much information….

      =)

      Reply
      1. Fast&FuriousDrew Avatar
        Fast&FuriousDrew

        You did ask me if I was the real deal? At least I’m not full of it!

  47. Julia Lund Avatar
    Julia Lund

    Thanks for this! I’m frantically trying to write and meet deadlines, some my own, some out of my control, and your poem made me sit back and think, okay, I want quality so let’s see what I can do in the time I’ve got and not worry about the fact I haven’t had a single good idea for a post for a while. You made me smile and gave me permission not to just ‘do, do, do’. 🙂

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha ha, great! PLeaSe don’t worry about posts, Julia. Frantic isn’t the best place for the mind to be, right? Esp for writers who need theirs in the clearest state.

      Diana

      Reply
  48. agjorgenson Avatar
    agjorgenson

    Ravo! Funny poetry is hard to write.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Did you mean Bravo? LOL Thanks. Not picking. Just chkg.

      Reply
      1. agjorgenson Avatar
        agjorgenson

        I meant Bravo, but I like Ravo too. I just wish I know what it meant!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        I prefer Ravo, thanks. We speak, spirit to spirit.

  49. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    If this is your worst poem, Diana, I’m pretty sure I should keep mine locked in a closet with a chain and padlock. Then throw the key deep into the ocean. I did however, misread one of the lines as:

    “but see, hear, the footprints of those who tread.”

    Well, that’s what my inner voice keeps telling me and what my mind’s eyes want to see.

    I assure you though, I am not hollow! Hah.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Wow, what a cool way to read it. All the more that your inner voice and eyes led you that way. Don’t worry. I know you’re full of good stuff. =) So you’d better not throw anything in the sea before I get to it.

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  50. kathryningrid Avatar
    kathryningrid

    Yet despite your claims
    and my too-shallow aims,
    you still come visit.
    It ain’t fair, is it?!
    Your heart erases
    what my verbose and lazy and reckless and pompous and silly excess all too easily embraces.
    😀
    <3
    K

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      As a time nazi
      I wouldn’t drop in for coffee
      but to be tickled by humor
      dazzled by art.
      You’re quite the illustrator
      In your blog I must take part.

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      1. kathryningrid Avatar
        kathryningrid

        See that? Hiding behind that stern facade is a big-hearted goof, too. YAY! 😀

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        LOL. No one’s called me a GOOF. LoL…

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