
Sad Story
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Re: Sad Story
Not really. The issue was number of words in a set exercise, not what I supposedly "always" say. We move on. 

Neville
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
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Re: Sad Story
I agree with Neville
The purpose in life is to have fun.
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
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I Always Have Heather


The purpose in life is to have fun.
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
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Re: Sad Story
Not in my Opinion !


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Re: Sad Story
The Bushfires are here.
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I Keep Trying
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Re: Sad Story
Previously, Bob, you said this was a good exercise. Why do you think it is a good exercise ?
I agree with you, that's why I would encourage you not to despise having a go at something like a Haiku because this exercise has the same intent, to try and distil a sensation into its bare essence of a direct and concrete form. You know, cut the waffle. A good way to learn the essence of poetry, I reckon.
That's why I think Matt's example is the best.
I agree with you, that's why I would encourage you not to despise having a go at something like a Haiku because this exercise has the same intent, to try and distil a sensation into its bare essence of a direct and concrete form. You know, cut the waffle. A good way to learn the essence of poetry, I reckon.
That's why I think Matt's example is the best.

Neville
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.