Saturday, February 1, 2014

Monoku--By Ralph Stott--England

....finding the truth
.......lost for words

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....she raised a purple finger
...........a soldier counts his rounds

(democracy in Iraq)

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........a room remains in darkness
...............a lamp wick trails a toy

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.....a nightingale changes her tune
..........a cat treads another path

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....a man lay dying
.........a well trodden path

Ralph Stott was born in Kent, England in 1957. He is married and has two daughters.  He studied design at the Medway College of Design in the mid-70's. Expressing ideas through the written/visual media, has always interested him. Ralph began to dedicate more time to poetry with The Writers and Poetry Alliance, in particular the 'Stylists' forum, over the last 3 years. He has self published one book called Legends For Lunchtime; a collection of short stories and has a second book pending called Twist and Twist Again, which is a collection of Twister poems, a form he created.

15 comments:

  1. Your words gives one something to think upon. I am thinking...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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    1. Thank you Rhoda, my writing this month is more 'Banksy' than Byron maybe! :-) Ralph

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  2. You obviously feel the pain and discontent in this war torn country. May peace be with you and yours. Robert

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    1. Thank you Robert for stopping by. The 5 pieces, though separate, do link,if the reader wishes. Warm regards Ralph.

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  3. Living and learning, That's what I am doing here on Whispers. Thank you for introducing me to a new form of poetry. It was interesting reading. Sadness pervades in this poignant poem. Thank you for sharing your talent.
    Charlene

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  4. Hello Charlene. They are in fact 5 pieces, though sadness is common - I have now observed, in each. I learned the style through Whispers: may our learning journeys continue! :-) Ralph.

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  5. These are very nicely written, Ralph. I especially liked the first verse and the last one. People are often at a loss for words and all of us eventually complete life's journey. Very well done! Best wishes, Carolyn Devonshire

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  6. hello Carolyn, have enjoyed writing these. They come in bursts of half a dozen! ...then nothing! Have been pleasantly surprised by peoples 'take' ,which aides the creative process for me. Thanks for dropping by, ralph.

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  7. Hi Ralph. There is a lot of "meat" in your poetic lines. I enjoyed reading "Monoku" and look forward to reading more of your poetry. Continued blessings!

    Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner / Editor
    TGBTG! Publications / Creative Inspirations
    www.tgbtgpublictions.com

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    1. Thank you Maurice. When the second line forms, there's no softening it or modifying: it is, as it is. Thank you again for commenting, its appreciated. Ralph

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  8. Dear Ralph,

    Each one more meaningful than the another. No favorite one here. They all set me to thinking. Each one packs a wallop in its simplicity.

    love,
    Kathy

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    1. Hello Kathy. My work isn't always endearing, thanks for persevering with them! They are poems for the mind, though I don't give them much thought: straight from the heart maybe? Ralph

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  9. Hello. This is an interesting style - I do like the brevity, as I am a fan of 'less is more'. The first piece just spoke to me...powerhouse. Enjoyed the read. Kristina

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  10. Hello Kristina, so pleased you are able to take a little away from my few words! The style is demanding but with it :-) Ralph.

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  11. Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following comment--

    Truth, change, and reality. Use of effective images.

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