Today's poet

[freckle]

Blooming eck. Now I'm truly intrigued. This is, I believe, the second 'Frecks' poem about dandelions (or in relation to or parts there of!). I'm wondering what it is about these little unremitting lawn spoilers and brassy nomads of the verge, that strikes a deep psychological resonance with our Czarina of the Thread!

I am interested in the symbolic nature of dandelions...and there capacity to embody contradiction

fragile yet resilient,
a weed which is nutritious
it starts with yellow solidity
and becomes a bonny uncertainty
the lions tooth of wild flowers
with a soft underbelly
the mother of all contradiction
and potentiality

PS I wish I had the wealth and power of a Czarina...life would be a lot easier!

pps alf i liked your dandelion pic very much and also the john clare, his stuff is growing on me these days

[freckle]

I am using the poem Beautiful Mind for an analysis and was wondering if you could help me with the interpretation and meaning of the poem?

Mmmm I am not sure...I wondered if it was describing someone who has dementia (later stages) who may have several associations which don't necessarily fit coherently together but are nevertheless beautiful in their simplistic, instinctive appreciation of things that we forget to appreciate in the hurly burly of life (the leaves etc)...just a few thoughts...if i come across an interpretation i will be sure to post it...good luck

[L.F.F.]

Thanks for the welcomes!

A run today took me past a memorial for the two World Wars and it made me think of a favourite poet of mine, and of the forum. So I thought it'd be appropriate to submit something along those lines. Not obscure or probably new to anyone, but I hope people enjoy it. I was thinking how, however hard a run might be, it's nothing compared to what they experienced.


The Parable of the Old Man and the Young

So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went,
And took the fire with him, and a knife.
And as they sojourned both of them together,
Isaac the first-born spake and said, My Father,
Behold the preparations, fire and iron,
But where the lamb for this burnt-offering?
Then Abram bound the youth with belts and strops,
And builded parapets and trenches there,
And stretched forth the knife to slay his son.
When lo! an angel called him out of heaven,
Saying, Lay not thy hand upon the lad,
Neither do anything to him. Behold,
A ram, caught in a thicket by its horns;
Offer the Ram of Pride instead of him.

But the old man would not so, but slew his son,
And half the seed of Europe, one by one

Wilfred Owen

[Old Whippet]

Thanks for the welcomes!

A run today took me past a memorial for the two World Wars and it made me think of a favourite poet of mine, and of the forum. So I thought it'd be appropriate to submit something along those lines. Not obscure or probably new to anyone, but I hope people enjoy it. I was thinking how, however hard a run might be, it's nothing compared to what they experienced.


The Parable of the Old Man and the Young

So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went,
And took the fire with him, and a knife.
And as they sojourned both of them together,
Isaac the first-born spake and said, My Father,
Behold the preparations, fire and iron,
But where the lamb for this burnt-offering?
Then Abram bound the youth with belts and strops,
And builded parapets and trenches there,
And stretched forth the knife to slay his son.
When lo! an angel called him out of heaven,
Saying, Lay not thy hand upon the lad,
Neither do anything to him. Behold,
A ram, caught in a thicket by its horns;
Offer the Ram of Pride instead of him.

But the old man would not so, but slew his son,
And half the seed of Europe, one by one

Wilfred Owen

I've not read this before. And was taken aback by the ending. Considering the context and when it was written, what a brave and subversive poem. Nice choice LFF

[Derby Tup]

I'm in Saigon now in Vietnam but have been in Bangkok. Thailand since Saturday night


air conditioning
chills bedroom with Baltic blasts
Oh, the irony!

My central heating isn’t working at home and I was looking forward to coming to Asia to warm up a bit. It was 30degrees outside in the sun and there I was sat in a fleece

spicy Thai curry
aubergines, pork, coconut
chilli and basil

I’d not been to Thailand for seven or eight years and had forgotten how much I love the food there

ice-cold Singha beer
‘The Original Thai Beer’
perfect with curry

The second line was ‘borrowed’ from the sales blurb on the label

[freckle]

:thumbup:

I'm in Saigon now in Vietnam but have been in Bangkok. Thailand since Saturday night


air conditioning
chills bedroom with Baltic blasts
Oh, the irony!

My central heating isn’t working at home and I was looking forward to coming to Asia to warm up a bit. It was 30degrees outside in the sun and there I was sat in a fleece

spicy Thai curry
aubergines, pork, coconut
chilli and basil

I’d not been to Thailand for seven or eight years and had forgotten how much I love the food there

ice-cold Singha beer
‘The Original Thai Beer’
perfect with curry

The second line was ‘borrowed’ from the sales blurb on the label

How lovely DT always nice to hear about your capers from afar!

[XRunner]

I am interested in the symbolic nature of dandelions...

and there is a website devoted to the poetry of the dandelion!

although Freckle may be taking the dandelion dressing too far....

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[Hes]

Thanks for your kind comments about my poem Freckle and I am so glad that you are pleased with your print! I hope you had a lovely weekend.

Wow! this is really good Hes, extremely well written and poignant to read....

by the way I appear to have acquired one of your brilliant prints today....http://www.hestercox.com/photo_2865710.html

it is absolutely gorgeous you are a talented girl!

welcome to LFF!!!!!!

[Hes]

Wow...can't believe there is a whole website of poetry honouring the dandelion. It is interesting how particular plants, animals and birds really strike a chord with people and become archetypal or metaphorical images.

and there is a website devoted to the poetry of the dandelion!

althoughh Freckle may be taking the dandelion dressing too far....

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[Hes]

Nice one DT. It is rather ironic that you are now freezing in Thailand as opposed to freezing here! Singha beer...mmmmm! I also drank Chang when I was out there, I think it has elephants on the label.

I'm in Saigon now in Vietnam but have been in Bangkok. Thailand since Saturday night


air conditioning
chills bedroom with Baltic blasts
Oh, the irony!

My central heating isn’t working at home and I was looking forward to coming to Asia to warm up a bit. It was 30degrees outside in the sun and there I was sat in a fleece

spicy Thai curry
aubergines, pork, coconut
chilli and basil

I’d not been to Thailand for seven or eight years and had forgotten how much I love the food there

ice-cold Singha beer
‘The Original Thai Beer’
perfect with curry

The second line was ‘borrowed’ from the sales blurb on the label