Logarhyme, from AMETHYST's site Options

[JustDaniel]

Thanks, Larry. Unfortunately I was using VoicePerfect. I had even just COPIED it, so if the computer had not shut down, even the the PASTE did not complete (I had actually just pasted it to MM, but it didn't 'take', since Microsoft was in the process of shutting down my computer. Yes, If I'd successfully pasted it to MS, I would have been able to recover it, but alas.... Maybe I'll be able to recreate it, if I can wrestle through my frustration and negative expectation of it.

deLighting in your encouragement, Daniel

[Larry]

To recreate; first, you will need
a comfy chair and then proceed
to read the post
while you relax. The one by me
which did inspire. Perhaps you’ll see
the muse’s ghost

which hovers, slightly out of reach
with hints and thoughts. You may beseech,
implore or ask
for one more peek. Apologize
that words were all technologized
before your task

of sharing them with all the world
was done, complete. They were e-hurled
into the net.
Perhaps your muse will grant reprieve
and help you out, let you retrieve
that long lost set.

[JustDaniel]

I fear that set is off somewhere
a-weepin' in a deep despair
that it can't find
me any more, but then alas
I still sit here upon my gas-
emitting hind.

[Larry]

This flatulence, which you emit
while in a funk about that bit
of Logarhyme,
may be the cause your Muse has split
in fear the gas may burn if lit
and flaming clime

will catch his ancient robe afire.
Does your posterior conspire
with methane’s scent
to drive your muse further away?
Just use Gas-X or floral spray
and he’ll relent.

Mayhap a change of appetite
might be conducive; apposite
to stop the leak.
If not, I don’t know what you’ll do
to win him back, but I construe
the future’s bleak.

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Larry,

I haven't written one of these in like forever, so if you don't mind, I am going to copy the end words of each line in your poem below.
Here goes:

The time has come, it's true, I'll need
to take control, and then proceed
to write a post
that pleases me.
It takes some thought, but soon I see
past writer's ghost

(which tortures me). I strive to reach
coherent rhymes, and not beseech
the ones who ask
for clarity. Apologize?
I've tried and then technologized
the bloody task.

It seems in this chaotic world
where change is slow: my muse been's hurled
without a net--
phantom quicksand. Soon comes reprieve:
I break the trap, grin and retrieve
game, match and set.

To recreate; first, you will need
a comfy chair and then proceed
to read the post
while you relax. The one by me
which did inspire. Perhaps you’ll see
the muse’s ghost

which hovers, slightly out of reach
with hints and thoughts. You may beseech,
implore or ask
for one more peek. Apologize
that words were all technologized
before your task

of sharing them with all the world
was done, complete. They were e-hurled
into the net.
Perhaps your muse will grant reprieve
and help you out, let you retrieve
that long lost set.

[Larry]

Hi Lori, I don't mind at all. In fact, I like the end-rhymes so much, I'll use them once more!


Lori, I fear that you will need
refresher courses to proceed
before you post
another Logarhyme to me
because line four, as you can see
is but a ghost

with two beats gone or out of reach
when pasted here. I now beseech
you and would ask
you, “come and fix”! Apologize?
No need! You’ve been technologized
on this small task.


Two beats in Logarhyming world
is not a lot but brains are hurled
through ether-net
to land and crash with no reprieve.
Add two da-dum’s and help retrieve
that synapse set.


Hee-Hee!!!

[Cleo_Serapis]

Oh my!!!
I hope this isn't a sign Larry! I started to write that line and then forgot to fill it in all the way!

here goes:

The time has come, it's true, I'll need
to take control, and then proceed
to write a post
that fits the bill and pleases me.
It takes some thought, but soon I see
past writer's ghost

(which tortures me). I strive to reach
coherent rhymes, and not beseech
the ones who ask
for clarity. Apologize?
I've tried and then technologized
the bloody task.

It seems in this chaotic world
where change is slow: my muse been's hurled
without a net--
phantom quicksand. Soon comes reprieve:
I break the trap, grin and retrieve
game, match and set.

Tada!!!!!

[Larry]

It’s been so long that I forgot
to answer back. I’ve gone to pot
or headed there.
I meant to come with some kudos
but senior moments, I suppose
hit me. I swear!

Your ghostly muse has reappeared
and with your end-rhyme use endeared
me to your post.
Now if some others, new and old,
would pass this way with rhymes well told
then we could coast

into another page or three
of Logarhymes but you and me
with Daniel’s aide
may never keep this thread alive.
Although, prolifically we strive
I am afraid

that this poor thread will soon expire.
Like others here, they’ll fuel the fire
and turn to ash
through which the little spiders crawl
while spinning webs and turn it all
to piles of trash.

Larry

[Cleo_Serapis]

Well done Larry!

I'll be back soon to respond! At work right now, last day for a week, then some much needed R&R, so it's CRAZY busy as usual... We've got 30 or so new products coming out this Autumn - YES -- it's true -- BIG changes for Bose so I have been a BUSY, BUSY gal!

Talk soon!
~Cleo

[Larry]

Not a Sound

It’s been a month since I have heard
or seen a post but Lori’s word
is always kept.
She’s busy with her daily work
after her R & R; a perk,
and then she slept

in restful ease. No boss to please!
She’s busy as a dozen bees
with lots of toys
which are acoustically best.
The sound’s divine, I can attest
it’s more than noise.

I wonder if… it’s just a thought,
but since a lot of phones are fraught
with lousy mics
whose bad output gives ears a pain;
so too the “pads” and “pods” contain
a lot of “yikes!”.

Why can’t Bose make a little case
which holds all those in an embrace
and magnify
their tinny music and improve
the quality. It would behoove
someone to try.



Seriously Lori, this thought came to me when someone I know let me listen to what should have been good music on their I-phone. It sounded like a poorly tuned calliope instead of the rich full sound one gets from a decent amplifier system.

Larry

[Cleo_Serapis]

Thanks for the reminder Larry - SWAMPED at work getting ready for 'go-live' - final approvals this week. I WILL be back - I owe 2 responses now, lol!

Cheers,
~Cleo

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Larry,

Reply #1...

The Gnome's in Town

My wit is sharp, yet I forgot
to plant today. My “Suzie” pot
is over there
and blooming strong. I’ll seek kudos
when planting’s done. You don’t suppose
I heard it swear?

Enchanting gnome has reappeared
to whisper thoughts he has endeared
along that post.
Stark country fence, while it is old
screams ‘Lean on me!’ so I’ve been told.
That gnome can coast

along the rails. Wait! Now there’s three!
Could it be true? It’s not just me?
He’s called for aide!
It seems to me, they’re quite alive--
these helper bees. They do not strive
to be afraid

and yet, the time will come-- expire
like fading blooms, akin to fire
that turns to ash.
And from the earth, next spring they’ll crawl
out from the dust. Yes! One and all . . .
They’ll not be trash.

[Larry]

Better Late Than Never

Another week has gone! Alas,
that number 2 has yet to pass
by bleary eyes
which peer into the catacombs
of forum halls where no one roams.
I proselytize
to ghosts of Poe, Shakespeare and Keats;
and though my voice cajoles, entreats
there's no one here
to listen or conform. I feel
a deathly silence at my heel
and know a bier
is down the hall and to the right.
The echoes fading into night
will dissipate
because there's no one left to read
or write. I'll stay and intercede
but it's too late.

[Cleo_Serapis]

I know Larry.

What has happened? Things were doing well - steady anyways. And lately, not much doing.

I have to tell you about my "bat" story but will see if I can reply with it in a poem. Woke up at 3am this morning to a bat flying circles over my head in the bedroom - EEEEEEwwwwwwww!!! My house is being painted and the only thing I can think of, which might be coincidence, is that the painters blocked off an entry/exit point. Never had a bat in this house in my 4+ years here. We tried to toss a blanket over it after taking a screen out of a window but the thing flew downstairs and then we lost sight of it at 5am. TWO hours of chasing a bat. We ended up working from home today but still - we were told to look for it again tonight in the house and try to close off the room then call this animal control/wildlife guy to come over. If we can't get it blocked in one room then the fun will begin yet again - GROSS!!!!

Not fun!!!!
Talk soon.
Lori

[Larry]

No Belfry - "tweaked"

As laughter’s tremors still, subside;
amusement’s tears are nearly dried
but lie in wait
for pictures placed within my mind
by Lori. Comedy defined
will percolate
into another round or two
of thoughts about our Lori’s zoo
of wasps and bat.
The poor Chiroptera confused
the house for caves it often used
to hang its hat.
Then Lori, with a sheet in hand
ran through the night. It wasn’t planned
but mayhem on
a grand and comic scale ensued.
The cat was bored, not in the mood
nor would condone
the effort needed to attack
a flying rat for midnight snack
but went to sleep.
But still, our girl was on the prowl
for that small black nocturnal fowl
with high-pitched cheep.
No sleep was had that day, instead
they searched each room with fear and dread
but had no luck.
As dusk relieved four blood-shot eyes
they found the radar rat that flies
and makes them duck.
When finally freed, they hung around
the sun room where dear Lori found
a comfy seat,
then realized what brought bats there
was nests of wasps. Time to prepare...
Bon Appétit!


Thanks Lori!

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No Belfry

As laughter’s tremors still, subside;
amusement’s tears are nearly dried
but lie in wait
for pictures placed within my mind
by Lori. Comedy defined
will percolate
into another round or two
of thoughts about our Lori’s zoo
of wasps and bat.
The poor Chiroptera confused
the house for caves it often used
to hang its hat.
Then Lori, with a sheet in hand
ran through the night. It wasn’t planned
but mayhem on
a grand and comic scale ensued.
The cat was bored, not in the mood
nor would condone
the effort needed to attack
a flying rat for midnight snack
but went to sleep.
But still, our girl was on the prowl
for that small black nocturnal fowl
with high-pitched cheep.
No sleep was had that night, instead
they searched each room with fear and dread
but had no luck.
As morn peeked into blood-shot eyes
they found the radar rat that flies
and makes them duck.
When finally freed, they hung around
the sun room where dear Lori found
a comfy seat,
then realized what brought bats there
was nests of wasps where they could share
something to eat.
or
bon appétit

[Cleo_Serapis]

Ha ha ha~!!!!!! Very funny Larry!

Now I owe 3 replies methinks. Oh boy!!! Do bats eat wasps? We did a little more "patchwork" on the sunroom's roof Sunday as we found a larger "hole" near where the nest was - black caulk, caulk-gun and a putty knife are our "best friends" at present!!

I watch the bats every night at 7:40 sharp fly around the yard - two days ago they were joined by a third smaller one - I think it might be a baby ?? As long I see them outside, I can sleep!!!!! LOL LOL LOL

I'll be back soon!
~Cleo

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Larry - a few thoughts:

No sleep was had that night, instead
they searched each room with fear and dread
but had no luck.
As morn peeked into blood-shot eyes
they found the radar rat that flies
and makes them duck.
When finally freed, they hung around
the sun room where dear Lori found
a comfy seat,
then realized what brought bats there
was nests of wasps where they could share
something to eat.
or
bon appétit

No sleep was had that day, instead
they searched each room with fear and dread
but had no luck.
As dusk peered into blood-shot eyes
they found the radar rat that flies
and makes them duck.
When finally freed, they hung around
the sun room where dear Lori found
a comfy seat,
then realized what brought bats there
was nests of wasps. Time to prepare . . .
bon appétit!!

[Larry]

Hi Lori,

Sorry it's taken so long to get back! It is, after all, your story and I'll make the requested changes with a possible tweak or two.

Larry

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Larry,

I finally bought a new computer! Been busy trying to acclimate to Windows8, Internet Explorer 10 and Office 2013. YIKES!!! Now, I need to add all my favorites and see if my OLD hard drive will allow me to copy the files to this new laptop.

Gotta run but will be back online real soon!!!
Cheers,
~Cleo

[JustDaniel]

I'm strugglin' with my old laptop,
and all attempts to write just flop....
I'm outa gas.
I'm mediocre at my best
and seem to fail at ev'ry test...
here on my... rear.

But I'll respond to keep this new
although my piece is quite askew...
and maybe crass.
So here it is for you to read;
I hope it sows a little seed...
so please don't jeer!