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On Behalf of the Sensual Poetry Certification Board |
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By NathanRoberts
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03 July 2008 |
May I say I' m a bit concerned?
'Devoid' has loaded meaning for me,
a 'bowl devoid of dessert' suggests
the bowl would rather enjoy a
creamy sundae or strawberry finger,
slipping slowly down its sides.
And, I must check the official guide
on a phrase that ends:
'slipping slowly down its sides'.
I'm sure the casual hint of yearning
adds to bowl-like connotations:
concave, smooth and beckoning -
vanilla melts on earthenware;
as tongues of liquid cream embrace,
then glide and ripple across the spoon.
So, yes, 'devoid' will have to go,
but please enjoy the remaining time
in the absence of inappropriate, sensual, or erotically charged material.
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Written by Phil (6688 comments posted) 3rd July 2008 | Denuded?
Still an only slightly risqué 15 - no penetration, see?  Not that I'm calling for it, you understand?
Enjoyed.
Phil |
Written by Veronica_Milvus (603 comments posted) 3rd July 2008 | I really liked this - it reminded me of a book of arty photos I used to see advertised called "rude food".
lovely ice cream images!
the Britsh Board of Poetry Censors is in agreement that this is a 15, somewhat art house, kind of poem. Probably with French dialogue and English subtitles. |
Written by Phil (6688 comments posted) 3rd July 2008 | | Thanks Veronica - I was trying to remember the name of that book. | Me too!
Written by Katanga (1182 comments posted) 3rd July 2008 | Really liked! Though I confess I'm naively mystified as to what sparked it off. I thought a reviewer must have said that a previous work was 'devoid' of something, but I couldn't find it.
Maybe I'm up a gum tree here?
I certainly don't wish to stir any old cans of worms . . .
Much enjoyed anyway!
Cheers!
John X |
Written by NathanRoberts (277 comments posted) 4th July 2008 | Phil:Still an only slightly risqué 15 - no penetration, see?
There's a great prose poem (ypu, one of them!) by Mark Haddon which goes into the full 18 certificate thing, venturing over the current boundary of the 'c word' and guys getting sucked off in McDonalds. By those standards this is extremely tame, not even risque, but due to sub-themes of frustration that only an adult of certain years could comprehend, I would not recommend this for universal viewing.
Vron: 'I really liked this - it reminded me of a book of arty photos I used to see advertised called "rude food".'
Yeah, yeah, admit it V, it's beside your bed every night!
'somewhat art house, kind of poem. Probably with French dialogue and English subtitles.'
I think I'd like to have Audrey Tautou (circa 2001) playing the bowl...mmmm, délicieux.
Phil: 'I was trying to remember the name of that book.'
You, too? There's no shame in it Phil. Peach Melba, banana split, knickerbocker glories..all those 70's favourites in glorious full colour spread...
John: Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed.
'I thought a reviewer must have said that a previous work was 'devoid' of something, but I couldn't find it.'
Yes, you're inside a bubble at the very top of the gummiest tree. You didn't really backtrack through all my stuff did you?! I'm sure people think my work is devoid of all sorts of essential requirements, but unless they really, really get to me I'm not gonna bother writing a poem about it! I've got a whole self-absorbed internal world to deal with first  .
Cheers! |
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