 Tom by John Macleod : declined nom, Nomination for August |
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 Jul 6 13, 17:09
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep  |
-From another thread by Sylvia:
Hi Lori!  I did nominate John McLeod's poem, Tom a long time ago. Hugs to all! Psyche  Tom Tom, trapped in a world of smug acceptance. The illiterate soul waiting for Saturday and yester-years cartoons. Tom, neurons strained by dim voltage, pressured and screwed down to acceptance of no acceptance. Existence is a blank page. Institutional remedies reflect featured smiles, and pats of good boy sentiments. Good for whom? Not for Tom. Tom is an alcoholic—wants out for a drink. Pressure—pressure—pressure. He sits in the foyer… helping out where he can. He craves a schooner. He can see in his “minds-eye” the grey misty glass and the frothy head. “No, Tom you cannot go out—no bus trips for you”. “You sit in your chair and do something.” He gives a smirk; can’t wait for Saturday. John Macleod © 2012 ·······  ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner           |
  
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Jul 21 13, 04:36
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 2,587 Joined: 9-August 03 From: Australia Member No.: 17 Real Name: John Writer of: Poetry |
G'day All Nah. I have decided not to nominate. I don't think this poem should be a public offering. Tom was someone I shared with friends not with others. Sorry about that. This is the way I feel. Regards, to everyone.                John 
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Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here! MM Award Winner   |
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Cleo_Serapis Tom by John Macleod : declined nom Jul 6 13, 17:09 
Cleo_Serapis G'day John!
No worries - we'll not f... Jul 21 13, 09:42 
Psyche I understand, Arnie. I nominated Tom because it to... Jul 27 13, 01:13 1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
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