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Swizzle Stick

by Cappucine

Rated: GC · Book · Arts · #2270145

~ in the neck is low tech, through the heart is high art ~

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Dew Drop Inn

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April poem-a-day poetry spot!
#1370829 by Katya the Poet

Celebrating poetry in April, one day at a time.

~ thanks to T Bone Burnett for the title & the lines quoted in my description above ~

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winklett

about 6 hours ago
In response to "Waiting for Death"

I love this and I understand all these emotions and ideas. "Keeping things gentle" is perfect, both in the beginning and end of the poem, and of the process. The short lines seem to mirror last breaths.

winklett

Apr 21, 2025 at 8:29am
In response to "Aeroplane "

I like how this addresses the idea of the geographical cure, how relatable - I understand this wish.

Harlow Flick, Right Fielder

Apr 20, 2025 at 9:45am
In response to "Of You"

Structurally and instrumentally similar to "What am I doin' Hangin' Round", which I love, though not a Nesmith composition. (I like all of individual Monkees, but I hate when Micky mugs for the camera in the song's video. It's too good a song.)

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band covers two Nesmith songs on the excellent "Uncle Charlie and his Dog Teddy," "Some of Shelly's Blues" and "Propinquity." (The album also includes fantastic covers of "Mr. Bojanges" and "House at Pooh Corner," so it is among my all time favorite albums.)

Harlow Flick, Right Fielder

Apr 19, 2025 at 10:47am
In response to "Of You"

I like the balloon, and that you offer doubt of signs.

(I particularly hated "You Light up my Life." Though I'm atheist, I like knowing that she is singing about Jesus.)

Will later investigate the song. I am a Monkees' fan.

Katya the Poet

Apr 18, 2025 at 6:55pm
In response to "Always Good"

Love hearing about the family playlist. Such a sweet poem. Love to you as you continue to grieve your brother.

We live in the neighborhood of a Catholic church, and it has been so busy!! Sadly, I will miss Easter service at my own church, but there will be joy! And possibly eggs and rabbits. Who knows?!

Katya the Poet

Apr 18, 2025 at 8:54am
In response to "Like Me, My Teeth"

What a delight. I do like you and I like your teeth! Your teeth remind me of my teeth, though I did have braces; still, years make the teeth want to slide back into their natural places... I went to the dentist yesterday (probably why I chose this prompt!) re: yes, caring for them! And I always tell my kids to floss, the wisest advice I can give in life!

The dream images resonate so well. Aagghh, teeth in dreams!

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winklett

Apr 16, 2025 at 7:04pm
In response to "Friends are like"

OMG this is delightful! I like like like like like!