Tuesday, April 8, 2014

‘noir’ broken monokus--By Ralph Stott--England

a contortionist…….
…….the face fits
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stop-and-search…….
…….for lost youth
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memory-lane…….
…….a flyover
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the wind of change.......
.......a flag at half-mast
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a man sleeps alone.......
.......heads full of crowds
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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.

17 comments:

  1. Hi, Ralph - very interesting couplets, sort of remind me of a two line limerick combined with a certain Haiku/Senryu style. You have effectively painted enough here for one to get the visuals. Very creative! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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    1. Hello. Thank you so much for your comments. They are a blend of styles which I enjoy reading and writing in their in right. Thank you for your time. Ralph.

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  2. Dear Ralph,

    I enjoyed reading your broken monoku's today. Each one paints a vivid picture and stops the reader to ponder on its meaning. Well done and thanks for sharing.

    Sandra Stefanowich

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    1. The broken-style is a New venture for me. Thank you for your encouragement.....many more to write! Thanks fir dropping by. Ralph.

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  3. Thank you, Connie Marcum Wong, for the following comment--

    These are simply wonderful Ralph. I think my favorite of these
    is:
    memory-lane…….
    …….a flyover

    Each one is a gem! Blessings, Connie

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    1. Thank you Connie for stopping by. I wrote these one evening with my head full of words, cutting and pasting these results! Glad you have enjoyed the out-comes. Ralph.

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  4. Ralph thank you for sharing your talent and well very well written broken monokus and for also introducing me to a new form of poetry. I quite enjoyed the read.
    Charlene

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    1. Hi Charlene. A New style which I found on this site too. Thanks for your interest Ralph

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  5. Each and every one of these couplets gives such an intense picture. I am moved reading them (over and over I might add).

    Pam

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    1. Hi Pam. I only write these occasionally as they take a lot out of me: something so short! Glad you have them. Planning some more after lots of editing for June, my next slot! Ralph

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  6. Interesting and very well done... Terry

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  7. Dear Ralph,
    Your monoku style is breath-taking. I enjoyed all of them and my favorite is "memory lane...a fly-over." Perhaps that is the only way to resurrect the past. You have given us a day brightener as well as food for thought. Excellent work! Your fan, Carolyn

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    1. Hello Carolyn. Thank you for your words. I enjoy composing at night always without pen or paper! Will post some more if I remember to write them down! Ralph.

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  8. Thank you, Ralph, for blessing us with your talent. I am a fan of the short verse and it seems you compose it very well. Continued blessings!

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

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  9. Many thanks for your encouragement. It's a new way of writing for me. I Will post some more, if people still enjoy reading them. Many thanks again. Ralph.

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  10. Twisters with a difference eh Ralph I like these new couplets they look quite fun

    Well done

    Create On, Create Well

    God Bless

    George

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  11. Thanks George. A creative patch for myself at the moment! Glad you popped by, Ralph.

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