Appearance
is not the most reliable of mistresses. But we do have to start somewhere, don’t we?
Welcome to the Sunday Mini-Challenge, dearest Toads. This weekend, I’m calling
for poetry that explores what eyes, brains and instincts can see when they work
as a team in the art of making sense of the world and the behavior of its
people.
How are we going to do that? Easy…
we’ll use the following quote, from Terry Pratchett’s Carpe Jugulum, as a foundation: “Don’t trust the cannibal just ’cos he’s usin’ a knife and fork!”
You didn’t think I was going to forget to wave at those of you who
celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, did you? May everyone find (and keep) their
perfect tape dispenser to love.
(this is a
photograph of a Sam Gross cartoon, found in my copy of the Complete Cartoons of The New Yorker, 1925-2004, pg. 601)
Please craft a new poem that speaks
of your thoughts/feelings on Terry Pratchett’s quote, and add the direct link to your poem below. Then go visit your fellow Toads to delight in their poetic creations.
Thanks for an inspiring challenge, Magaly. I love the cartoon, and a 'meaty' quote to sink one's teeth into. I look forward to reading the poems.
ReplyDeletei really luv that cartoon (✿◠‿◠) and thanks for another exciting challenge, never heard of those two words before "Carpe Jugulum"
ReplyDeleteOkay so im off to bend and stretch my creative gizmos
much love...
Great cartoon... certainly all is not what it looks... sorry for going a dark road...
ReplyDeleteTerrific cartoon, and, of course, I love Pratchett. k.
ReplyDeleteDig in, everyone... or, bite?
ReplyDelete@Gillena, Terry Pratchett had a delicious sense of humor. His titles reflect this very well. ;-)
Love it! I can identify with Terry Pratchett's humor. Great challenge!
ReplyDeleteI've approached the 'know it when you see it' idea a little differently.
ReplyDelete@Susie, so glad you enjoyed yourself with this one. I reread your contribution with squinted yes and teeth bared.
ReplyDelete@Keryy, I LOVE your take on the prompt. Then again, I always fall in love with your sonnets. ♥
Hey Magali! I have actually written a couple of poems for the prompt--the one I've posted the third--probably the most far out--I don't know. The first seemed too political, and the second a little boring! Anyway, thanks! k.
ReplyDelete@K, I read the two you linked and I love them both. I traveled the Ganges with your speaker and smelled the scents, the choking scents... saw the beauty. And "22 Below..." is just perfect for the season!
ReplyDeleteThis one caused quite the spill...more words than I usually offer...thank you for inspiring, Magaly!
ReplyDeleteI had to ponder this challenge for quite a while, but i think it was worth it for what I came up with.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Magalay, for this delightful prompt. I have enjoyed reading the other's reactive poetry. Too, I loved the cartoon. I remember when that book came out. Now I am wishing I ha d one, I'm sure I could find a used one if I tried. But it would probably be resting near my book, "The Complete 'Fireside' Cartoons Compilation" or similarly titled. Meaning the both would be where I could no longer be able to find them.
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Magaly, this was a wonderful prompt. I had to sit with it for awhile and then it finally flowed. Thank you. Have loved the other poets' takes too!
ReplyDelete@Hannah and Fireblossom, your contributions were beyond wonderful. So much so that I read them a couple of times. I love poetry full of life and living.
ReplyDelete@Jim, I got lucky with this find. I found my copy on a thrift store for almost nothing. My husband has two huge Farside. We read a few pages every now and then before bed, and roar like lunatics.
@Carol, I am so glad you enjoyed yourself. I, too, have been loving the wonders everybody has crafted.
Late to the game... and now I'm off to visit and read.
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