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Unworthy is a poem about dungeon pillaging pure and simple, words related to volcano, search, succumb, games hark back to role playing games for me. 

volcano

Unworthy

Veteran of the volcano fires
submerge into depths of demons

In search of quartation stores
games to some known as foolhardy

Where life and death are the stakes
those who succumb to lavish hoards

Elation being their final mistake
dungeons do not reward the unworthy

-Poem by Justin Germino

 

This poem was created using the 9 random submissions (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players and was originally published on 1st August 2011:

Definitions:

  1. Quartation : So called because usually enough silver is added to make the amount of gold in the alloyed button about one fourth.  (In this poem used as a metaphor for metal stores, perhaps electrum or another metal treasure hoard).

 

dragonblogger_thumb[2]Justin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

guest postClearing Sky is a poem about the sun punching through a grey and bleary sky one weekend morning. 

The word that gave me the most trouble in this poem was acylation which virtually had no good way to tie into an analogy or metaphor. 

 

dark-clouds-rays-of-light

Clearing Sky

Not some priceless Monet impression
apathy of a debris filled grey sky
the disconnected wallow in the weekend

Sun exerting a seemingly spiritual pressure
strong reaction not derived from acylation
oligarch nexus royalty over grateful populace

Skulduggery of the light and heat
as white waves its own shaded flag
and the virtuous clarity shines brighter

-Poem by Justin Germino

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This poem was inspired by the 17 random words (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players:

Definitions:

  1. Acylation is a chemical reaction commonly used in biological signalling
  2. Monet is a famous painter who derived Impressionism in art, (hence the pun)
  3. Skulduggery means trickery or underhand dealing
  4. Oligarch one of the ruling people in an oligarchy a system of government where only a few people have the power.

 

dragonbloggerJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

Lego project is a quick little poem put together and inspired by Lego and turtle which were two words provided today.  How many other poets do you know who write about building a Lego turtle?

lego turtle

Lego Project

Giant personalized turtle
knotted conclusion an epiphany
dedication like a nocturnal priestess
patience thin like a summer breeze
this Lego commission delivered
as one killer piece of art

-Poem by Justin Germino

This poem included 13 random submissions (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players and was originally published on 29th June 2011:

dragonblogger_thumb[2]_thumb_thumbJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’guest post and'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

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When writing today’s poem I had a few thoughts and scenario’s cross my head, but I wanted to get readers input on what they envision when reading this poem.

soaring crash

Soaring Crash

Riots ticking
a destiny kiss
limitation of trust
ticket to challenge
superstitious outcomes
soaring too far
like a wild aviatrix
eventually come crashing
down to the ground

-Poem by Justin Germino

Soaring Crash was inspired by the 10 words (in bold) provided by the following Twitter followers and originally published on 11th August ‘11

 

dragonbloggerJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it.  Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

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Cold Feet is a poem about the man at the altar procrastinating so long that he loses the girl who walks out on him. 

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Cold Feet

Jazz music unable to sway reaction
bike pedal simply stuck in idle
maddening state of razzle-dazzle
driving you almost suicidal

Many moments blink like popcorn
blueberry gowns and her in white
great wrench in life’s works
feeling now like some plight

No great processor of solutions
hooked in returning procrastination
love not some deciduous usufruct
so moment ends in desolation

-Poem by Justin Germino

This poem was inspired by the 15 random submissions (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players and originally published on 14th July 2011:

 

dragonblogger_thumb[2]_thumbJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

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Return of the Dark Lord is a poem that paints a story of a cult of a death god who kidnap a girl via trickery with intentions to sacrifice her to their dark god. 

return of dark lord

Return of the Dark Lord

Requiem of a blue moon birthday
seekers instantaneous celebration
worship of some dreary death god
purple ruler of this mountain abyss

Crazy development of a night ritual
some poor fluent fluffy bunny blonde
falling for promises of a decent lunch
tricked like some monkey with a banana

Decisions made by dark caste vote
stupendous sacrifice of appeased
animosity against all life itself
for the return of the dark lord

-Poem by Justin Germino

This poem included the 19 random submissions (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players and was originally published on 3rd May on ‘'Wanderer Thoughts’  

dragonbloggerJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and 'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it.  Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

Another Drink is a poem that tries to encapsulate an alcoholic at their most irrational, angry state. The refusal for treatment or even acknowledging there is a problem and burying themselves deeper into the drink.

alcoholic

Another Drink

Angry; sick of this recovery theme
doggone didactic sobriety preaching's
can’t fathom the life of a vodkaholic
those who seek to change or transfer me
deny these cravings as unclean divine storage
who would want this gregarious lifestyle
winning nothing but more condemnation
and more anger now like liquid insanity
pale pasty orange hued face now flush
like bright red holly berry clusters
again proclaiming love for the drink
denying what little family is left
what would they know of this curse?
the ranting ramblings to oneself
screw them all; alone isn’t so bad
in fact; I will drink to that

-Poem by Justin Germino

This poem was inspired by the 15 random words (in bold) provided by 13 Twitter players and originally published on April 11th:

 

dragonblogger_thumb[1]Justin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and 'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

Chocolate Flames is a poem about passion and paints the scene of lovers taking to an evening of enjoyment. The last two words provided just set the whole theme of the poem for me, and the words just seemed to fall into place.

Chocolate Flames

Tonight’s performance needs no copyright
magical living inspired by our passion
puppy love meets raw venison desire
executrix of secretly wanted commands
compliance met with welcome punishment
this evening begins in chocolate flames

-Poem by Justin Germino

This poem included 11 random submissions (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players and originally published on 29th March ‘11.

 

dragonblogger_thumb[1]_thumb[3]Justin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and 'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

The Coming Age is a poem that plays off of the end of the world theme which comes up periodically in my poetry as people talk about 2012 and the end of the world crap that is so common place.  It is yet another way of retelling the supposed “doom” that falls upon mankind when what some believe will be Solar flares strong enough to burn away the surface of the world.

The Coming Age

Pray for the savage storm coming
most unwelcome and unnatural vaudeville
where collision of bizarre fire and rain
seek to undo superfluous human existence
poet and prophet are brothers in fear
people volunteer their souls as penance
and every magazine preaches the nearing end
with birds chirping their final tweet
from Sidney and London to Oklahoma City
no country left unscathed from this totality
as this birthday will be our last day

-poem by Justin Germino

This poem incorporates 13 random submissions  (in bold) and was originally published on April 20th.

 

dragonbloggerJustin Germino is the author behind ‘Dragon Blogger’ and 'Wanderer Thoughts’ amongst a few other blogs. He has created over 260+ ‘twitter poems’ via random submissions on twitter. He believes you only have one life and you have to live it. Follow him on Twitter @dragonblogger

There’s this cool guy that I follow on Twitter, Justin Germino and every day he creates a random twitter poem inspired by words submitted / suggested by his Twitter followers.

I’ve participated a few times and the results of each one has surprised me.  The way he manages to put the words together to form a poem is just fab.  It’s actually a great way of keeping one’s creativity fired up.

Since I have been looking for some guest bloggers to fill the void I leave when I’m away for events – I touched based with Justin to see if I could post the poems I have contributed; and the nice man that he is – he agreed !

To know more about Justin and read some awesome poems, do check out his blog ‘Wanderer Thoughts’.  Until then, here’s a short video he created to show the method and process of how he creates the poems.

Pretty cool process huh ? If you haven’t tried the Twitter Game as yet – do give it a shot – you never know what creative prose comes out of it !

I came across another old piece of writing / poetry which I had posted up when I first started this blog back in the summer of 2008 … I’d like to share it with you all and get your thoughts on it …

I might have subconsciously selected this one … some of you know that I lost my grandfather a few months ago .. even now to put that down in black & white brings tears to my eyes … so perhaps that’s why I connected once again with this piece of writing … 

Adieu

The final goodbye
is somewhat
similar to a
first hello


Uncertainty, anxiousness
a slight fear
overcomes you


The first hello
is rewarded with
a bright smile


The final goodbye
is said with
the moist glistening
in the eyes;
the hard lump
at the back of the throat

This goodbye is
forever in death
yet not so final
in memory....

© DazeDiva

I’d like to know how you feel when you read this ? What image comes to mind ?  Do the words express what happened in that image ?  Have you experienced something similar ? Are you able to relate to this ?

There are references to a first hello and a good bye which could be taken in two ways … losing a loved one from a personal relationship i.e. break-up, separation or losing someone by way of passing on …

Whether you like it, love it, hate it or think it’s not real poetry – I’d really like to know .. so don’t be shy with your comments !

As I mentioned in my last post ‘Dazed Poet : Actions’ – it’s been years since I have written any sort of poetry and I’ve recently come across my old writing (the original post was put up in July ‘08 when I first started this blog) … here’s a piece which is a favourite of mine …

Who Am I ?

Do you know me?
What is my identity?
Who am I to you
amongst all those
you've met?


Will you remember
my name long
after we've parted
ways?
Or will I remain
a hauntingly
familiar face?


How many of 'me'
have you come
across today?


Next time, perhaps,
you'll remember
me by name...
perhaps you'll know
me for me...

© DazeDiva

I’d like to know how you feel when you read this ? What image comes to mind ?  Do the words express what happened in that image ?  Have you experienced something similar ? Are you able to relate to this ?

I suppose it’s safe to make the assumption that all of us at some point have had a moment of self-doubt; where we have wondered or asked ourselves (or someone else) ‘who am I?’ … what are the characteristics that make one more unique than the other ? 

WhoAmI In today’s day and age – we as individuals have more of a social life and are constantly meeting people offline AND online.  Someone who might have had an impact or influence on you today – may not even be a part of your life 5 years down the line.   From all the people that we meet – how many of them truly ‘know who who are’ ?

We as individuals are an amalgamation of perspectives, ideas and personalities – and until we really know ourselves – it would be impossible for someone else to really know us right ? So do you know who ‘you’ are ?

When I think about it now … I’m pretty sure I will be remembered by name; or as the party girl who has a camera permanently attached to her hand or as my sister likes to put it – as ‘the paparazzo’! The people close to me would be able to say much more about me when the time comes ..

Whether you like it, love it, hate it or think it’s not real poetry – I’d really like to know .. so don’t be shy with your comments !

For someone who never enjoyed poetry during English Lit class – I somehow managed to get a grasp of writing my own poetry (or perhaps my Lit professor was just being kind)

Here’s one of my first pieces of writing from close to a decade ago … I hope you enjoy it =)

Actions

What's said has
been said
What's done has
been done


The past is gone
Present almost over
Only the future awaits


I've let go of
the past . . .
I can't undo it
Alas you've condoned
The future

© DazeDiva

I’d like to know how you feel when you read this ? What image comes to mind ?  Do the words express what happened in that image ?  Have you experienced something similar ? Are you able to relate to this ?

Whether you like it, love it, hate it or think it’s not real poetry – I’d really like to know .. so don’t be shy with your comments !