Goodbye and Farewell, Ieuan - Page 2 - Writers Forum

Baron · 01-26-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly Buckle

He's not old, sixty four, a year older than me, that's young.

We give you the respect you're due too, Olly.

Ristaag · 01-26-2008, 06:11 PM

The rhyme scheme was lacking. Last lines of both stanzas especially; totally broke the form to me. But I'm still rooting for you.

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Originally Posted by Baron

The reality is that Ieuan is an elderly man, in his seventies I believe, who has a great command of the techical issues of poetry and literature. He may well be a grumpy old so and so at times but he deserves enough respect to be able to voice an opinion without being subjected to the kind of childish ridicule that he has received. My final word on this is that when people defend everyone's right to express their view then they should appreciate that this applies equally to a man who is honestly reacting in accrdance with his faith.

Pretty ironic, given the context.

Ilasir Maroa · 01-26-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly Buckle

He's not old, sixty four, a year older than me, that's young.

Keep telling yourself that, Olly, you handsome young feller...

But really, all this discord. Not good for the forums.

Pete, nice poem, but a bit rude, really.

Baron · 01-26-2008, 06:18 PM

Perhaps someone should suggest to the admin that they open a graffiti section - like a wall for the children to scribble on.

Malone · 01-26-2008, 06:20 PM

I thought it was funny. I think that was the only point of it.

I didn't know ieuan was leaving. I guess that's one more god freak weeded out.

DeeKing · 01-27-2008, 02:03 AM

Olly,

Same Guy called me 'adolescent', but I'm only 62. I think I would take objection to being called a 'grumpy old so and so though' as I feel I deserve a little more respect than that!

.....or maybe you only get respect for things about you that others agree with?

Ivor

dannyboy · 01-27-2008, 03:03 AM

why rude? why an attack?

I thought the poem asked a simple question after stating the Poet's belief.

Surely poems should ask questions

and surely in this world where those of faith seem to seek to blow the fuck out of each other at the first pretence of protecting God's holy ego, asking about God's 'offense' at writing is actually really important.

keep asking Pete.

Blue Shades · 01-27-2008, 07:43 AM

Guys,
forgive and forget.

Olly Buckle · 02-06-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron

We give you the respect you're due too, Olly.

Bu**er all respect coming my way then

Olly Buckle · 02-06-2008, 03:39 PM

Pete:- I don't like the word just, are you only using it to pad line length? I always think twice about just and but.