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This Poem was Submitted By: Terrye Godown On Date: 2003-09-11 10:07:10 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The catalyst of mental conceptions Honed through electronic oblivion Enlivened by spontaneity and humor Pondered by enthusiastic minds Oscillating through carnal channels Energizing spiritual awareness Tokens of life’s lessons learned Intrinsic combinations of character Concoctions infused with ingenuity Laminated on cyber technology Inspiring unrecognized talents Navigating the perimeters of intellect Kaleidoscopes of diffusing expression

Additional Notes:
In attempt to revitalize some inspiration after a 3 week pacific island sabatical, I challenged myself to present a compilation of dynamics that make up the force behind "The Poetic Link", which of course is spelled vertically with the first letters of each line. Ho hum. Whether this sparks any motivation in me is yet to be felt... perhaps someone could drop a large coconut (preferably rum filled) on my head if not?

This Poem was Critiqued By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2003-10-07 12:16:47
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.41304
Really unique using 'The Poetic Link' as the inspiration for this poem. Love the expressions used to show your feelings about this site no need for coconut droppings but maybe a MAI TAI is in order. Mental conceptions yes I see that here. Yes humor is also present and spontaneous submittals To contemplate on the words very important here. Lots of spirits present. Life's treks. Unique presentation like yours. New and old together for sharing. For all levels of education. and finally you give me the most important ingrediant of the Link the writers expression without it there is nothing to be gained. Well done, very well done and unique. You maintained a flow and thought using the words. No suggestions. Tom

This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2003-10-06 18:55:59
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.37975
Well poet I think you did a superb job at this piece of work and one that I could never attempt....hope your trip was refreshing as well...........good structure, word flow is really good and best of allyou seem to have the link in its true form......thanks for taking the time to post this and share it with us....be safe my friend, God Bless...Claire perhaps yo could share your three weeks on the pacific island as well.............no coconut drops necessary..hehehe

This Poem was Critiqued By: Joanne M Uppendahl On Date: 2003-10-03 13:44:27
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.95833
Hi Terrye: I may be the last one to shout "Bravo!" for this highly enjoyable piece! I have been waylaid by a virus; but the poem brings cheer, wit, and that especially light-hearted quality that I find so often in your poetic works. (I'm going to start saving for a trip away if it can infuse me with the kind of energy you display here.) The catalyst of mental conceptions Honed through electronic oblivion Enlivened by spontaneity and humor -- As you demonstrate so deftly here! Pondered by enthusiastic minds Oscillating through carnal channels Energizing spiritual awareness -- WONDERFUL! Tokens of life’s lessons learned Intrinsic combinations of character Concoctions infused with ingenuity -- brilliantly put Laminated on cyber technology Inspiring unrecognized talents (This is the place, and right you are!) Navigating the perimeters of intellect Kaleidoscopes of diffusing expression I think that besides capturing the fun 'intrinsic' to these "combinations of character", you've made quite a few profound observations about what it is that takes place in a cultural sense in the Internet environment. I LOVE anagrams and word play, and hope you'll treat us to another like this soon - Kudos! All my best, Joanne

This Poem was Critiqued By: Rick Barnes On Date: 2003-09-20 14:51:52
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
T., This deserves MUCH more attention that it is receiving. Not only do you deliver within the contraints of arostic style, but you really "nailed" tthe various personality types and passions that frequent here. Another example of your synoptic talents. I would imagine that the hardest part of writing in this style is the flow. You've mastered that. Congratualations om a wonderful tribute to the Link. Rick

This Poem was Critiqued By: Rachel F. Spinoza On Date: 2003-09-18 11:47:11
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Yes, we are a: Theatre of the absurd, Huddled in our own deft words, Audience to emotions stirred, Never much ennui to bore us - Kin to Aurora Borealis - Sparkling..in our own rich chorus Read down, Terrye ... Thanks for the tribute. I especially like" Laminated on cyber technology Inspiring unrecognized talents Navigating the perimeters of intellect Kaleidoscopes of diffusing expression Very clever! Best Rachel

This Poem was Critiqued By: Mell W. Morris On Date: 2003-09-13 19:08:25
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Terrye: I plain and simple love your pohums...this is Texas-speak for y'all shore gotta lotta talent. I particularly like this one and what it says about our poems on TPL and you poor girl, just three weeks in the Pacific? I'll be lucky if I get away from Dallas to Nacogdoches. I caught the anagram aspect before your notes and found it clever. Not surprising from one who composed "Alphabet Synthesis"...I don't recall the exact title. "The catalyst of mental conceptions Honed through electronic oblivion ....I espcially like electron oblivion... Enlivened by spontaneity and humor Pondered by enthusiastic minds Oscillating through carnal channels Energizing spiritual awareness Tokens of life's lessons learned ....nice allits... Intrinsic combinations of character Concoctions infused with ingenuity" In glowing linguistics, you have captured a lot of qualities about the poetry here. Insufficient spontaneity and humor, IMO, but occasional occurrences. Enthusiasm, indeed, as well as ingenuity and a variety of character traits. You are spot on. I like "Tokens of life's lessons learned" as that is an excellent way to phrase it and I hadn't thought of it in those terms. I have noted the energizing of spiritual awareness and I really enjoy the metaphysical poetry when encountered. "Oscillating through carnal channels" confuses me as to your exact import. Being a total sound person, the hard K in catalyst/conceptions/electronic/carnal/ tokens/intrinsic/combinations/character/concoctions make your poem a delight of euphony. "Laminated on cyber technology Inspiring unrecognized talents Navigating the perimeters of intellect ......great simile.... Kaleidoscopes of diffusing expression" Five more K's: thank you, say my ears. I think S3, line 2 is one of the more important functions of TPL. I have been on board since June 2001 and cannot begin to list the elements I've learned. So many poets at TPL, some gone, mentored me and taught me much I didn't know. (I'm still in the larva stage). You came to TPL, fully developed in your art, both guns blazing. You are an asset here which I've told you numerous times. Thanks for cheering me with your poem at a time when I rather desperately need uplift. (Mother ill). Kudos for another display of wit, charm, and style, Mell

This Poem was Critiqued By: Andrea M. Taylor On Date: 2003-09-12 10:22:15
Critiquer Rating During Critique: Unknown
Terrye, Most enjoyable. Love the last line...it sums it up quite nicely. Sometime we lament too (lol). Seriously, this is very descriptive of the TPL. I applaud you attempt to revitalize. Each line is quite unique, yet gets us to the point. I like this thought process and I am glad I am a part of this. If I wasn't I'd feel quite invited. About the coconut, I'd never waste good rum! Be well, glad tidings! Andrea

This Poem was Critiqued By: Irene E Fraley On Date: 2003-09-11 20:12:05
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
The form is met appropritely. The conceit is fully realized. The poem flows, the images work. What more could we ask? I particularly liked "Inspiring unrecognized talents" which is so central to the link. Thanks, Terrye. You must have had a good vacation! Rene

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