Well, then, between you and the homophobic poessayist, this list
should become real fun to read. Still doesn't make what you wrote a
poem. In fact, when I read it, I thought you were mimicking (sp) our
resident poessayist. As some of us say in the U.S., have a nut.
Personally, I think you could make better use of your talent and time
in other writing endeavors.
Debra Brown
On 28 Apr 2001, at 21:56, Studio Dalwood wrote:
> Not Guilty was a direct response to the previous post
> 'guilty'. My new years resolution is to counter-post
> everytime someone mentions god in a post - stating god to be
> a matter of fact not faith. One complaint I often hear from
> my fellow aussies is that the net is dominated by persons
> who assume that their culture is international. In my case
> my objection is to the assumption taken by many that their
> religion is international.
>
> Yes it was mostly directed at the christians, the muslims
> and the jews and any other religion with expansionist and
> sexist/racist policies. Funnily enough the buddhists and the
> taoists dont offend me.
>
> What it wasnt meant to be was a worked poem, merely off the
> cuff rebuttal, however I may work it into shape now that the
> seed is planted. Hope this is allowed on here but from what
> I've seen so far whilst lurking it seemed ok to do. Its not
> so much about anger as redressing a balance. David I agree
> with your criticism - its a lousy poem as it is. But then
> again, I didnt think much about 'guilty' either.
>
> THe Testament poem I posted over easter, however, was
> worked. Debbie, did your friend say yeeoch to that?
>
> Douglas, thankyou for your suggested reaadings - I really am
> a complete novice, perhaps I should look for a Poetry 101
> online course I could audit. I'm fairly isolated and the
> local library is skimpy so pointers to online material are
> welcomed.
>
> Feeling very happy to find a new 'inspirational' list with
> intelligent people on it.
> Josephine
>
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