Thanks to all who sent notes of support during my recent “computer Blue Screen Of Death” crisis. Took a day or so to read the work of others before starting to post again.
To followers of this blog, THANK YOU for your patience. If Sadie doesn’t Blue Screen again, I’ll be happy and she won’t be carted back to the shop sniffling. (OK, I was the one sniffling…)
Sunday Scribblings asked for poems about creativity. Seems like a good starting point for getting my groove back, also to post at dverse Open Mic Night, as well as the site that never BSODs me, Poets United (become a member, y’all!) and the whimsical Imaginary Garden with Read Toads for Open Link Monday. The seed for this poem was in a note to my dear friend Sidnie, with whom I share certain parts of the bozosphere.
Creative Juices
In the game of Poetry*
there are no winners, nor losers
Our creative juices flow
sometimes in rhythm and rhyme
or perhaps in chaotic streams of
consciousness
One man’s Keats
is another women’s drivel
So please accept
these dribblings
from the
howling bloodhound slobberjaws
of my
creatively juicy life
(or not)
© 2012 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
*Shout-out to Buddah Moskowitz, who disdains “Capital P” poetry!! You’re my bruddah from anudda mudda! Ameleh
Sharp Little Pencil 
Berowne
Juicy – and enjoyable – post…
Sharp Little Pencil
Glad you liked it! A
Sarav
So glad you are back!!! VEry HAppy 🙂 Love your juicy contribution, missed your howling while you were away. *hugs*
Sharp Little Pencil
Ah-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! The she-wolf is back, hee hee. Coming to see you now, cutie! Love, A
Rene
Juicy! I need a mop!
What a clever, fun write.
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Rene! Coming your way now…!
vivinfrance
A fabulous last stanza! You never pull your punches, and I admire the honesty.
Sharp Little Pencil
Viv, I appreciate this very much. I have NO idea how that came out, except my friend Sidnie is so free-form in her language, she inspires me to do the same. She’s part Buddha, part sprite flitting with the fireflies! Peace, Amy
Laurie Kolp
Howling bloodhound slobber jaws… yikes.
When my creative juices start getting dry, I try to do something different like art. It helps. So glad you are back, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil
Art is good for me, too, and music… had to fill in gaps while my computer was fritzing like the devil! So glad to be back – coming to see you now. Thanks for letting me know I was missed… that feels good, Laurie. Peace, Amy
Daydreamertoo
So glad your BSOD wasn’t permanent. Next time, don’t watch any more porn…(Joking) LOL Great to see you back and great poem too 🙂
lmkazmierczak
Welcome back…smilin’ at your creativeness…Happy 2’s Day♫♪
on thehomefrontandbeyond
welcome back 😉
Mary
You’re right, Amy. Everyone appreciates different things in poetry. Point well made. Welcome back.
Lance
welcome back writer buddy. you were missed.
This : “howling bloodhound slobberjaws” should be our cowpunk band name.
brian miller
ha….you are right, what we write is not for everyone…and we should not even try as well to appease them all but much like life we will find those that resonate you know…gla dyou are back…
Steve King
Right you are, and the differences make all the difference (does that make any sense at all?) Good to have your voice back.
pandamoniumcat
Poetry is what it is… and hope your computer problems are behind you…
ihatepoetry
I’s honored by the shout out! You never write Poetry, but rather poetry, which I love, my sistah from anuthah mistah.
Sherry Blue Sky
I love it! You’re BAAAAAAA—-ACKCKCKCK!!!!!!!
ayala
Juicy and delightful.
kimnelson
LOL, Amy! And some days the drivel sounds like brilliance. Depends on the mood and the food and goodness knows what else!
Serena
I love your spirit Amy. The moment I enter your blog I can feel the vibrations and they always add to my spirit. You’re infectious! I love to write in chaotic streams of consciousness… my version of a roller coaster ride. And I especially liked
One man’s Keats
is another women’s drivel
Marvelous!
Marian
gosh, thanks for the reminder that there are no winners or losers in poetry, a lil’ message that is very timely for me in this lil’ moment. and welcome back. may the IT gods favor you.
Sharp Little Pencil
You’re right, no winners, no losers, and the ‘P’ thing was by way of a joke. I’m actually a bit envious of those who are good with forms – sonnets, cinquains, and the like! Thanks, A
enthusiasticallydawn
I like that you are back ! 😉
Sharp Little Pencil
I’m glad that you are glad, wink! Just tried your blog and seems like there is nothing posted there… hmm… maybe I’ll shoot you a quick email and see what’s up, if you are planning to start writing soon… it’s so much fun to follow prompts, really works your mind and your spirit! Peace and thanks, Amy
Richard Cody
Welcome back!
oldegg
What is it about the word juicy that conjures up just about everything you wanted in life. Apart from that poetry is such a delight as there really are no bounds and each new exciting piece you read but not necessarily understand gives impetus to your own writing. I thought you might kid us by making your blog have a blue background. We knew you were not far away.
Sharp Little Pencil
Robin, a blue background! Man, I never even considered it, but that would have been funny. And a Courier Font with white letters, ha ha ha. I’m so relieved my dear “Sadie” is alive and kicking. Has BSOD’d a couple of times, but I copied info and gave to techs, so they can research without her going back to the shop.
And don’t forget, I am completely married to this theme… Koi. I love sepia; it reminds me that we are all shades of brown, no matter where we live; and there is that hippie paisley thing at the top. Ha ha, a reminder that you can take the girl out of Southern California, but… Peace, Amy
claudia
ah let that creative juices flow…now winners and losers in poetry…just for the love of the game…i like..glad you’re back amy!!
Kerry O'Connor
Well Keats is my bruddah! Haha! If it hadn’t been for ‘To Autumn’ I may never have devoted my life to the study of literature.. and here I am today enjoying the creativity of one who came to poetry by perhaps a different but no less significant pathway. The whimsical IGWRT thanks you for your support.
sreeja
Enjoyed this…..very creative….
Michael (contemplativemoorings)
Are there poets who disdain “P”oetry?…I suppose they think it is We who are the pretentious ones…Personally, I don’t see judging creativity in any form as useful…Let it flow and don’t look back…
kaykuala
Our creative juices flow
sometimes in rhythm and rhyme
or perhaps in chaotic streams of
consciousness
The familiar Amy, wow! How nice! Great to have you back, Ma’am! The creative juices are flowing again! Nicely!
Hank
hedgewitch
Left me smiling. I find creativity is often a bunch of slobber. Then we get the paper towels out and salvage what we can. Loved this one, Amy, and as one who has fought against the evil Blue Screen of Death in the past, all my sympathy.
Andrew Kreider
Great to see you back up and running, Amy. Love those howling bloodhound slobberjaws!
ella
Oh, this is so appropriate for the SARK prompt at PU today…love the creative juice you share! You should link this 😀
So glad you share! I love how this aligns~
ManicDdaily
A lot of fun I do like Keats, but I also have seen (and produced) my share of drivel. Good luck with computer. k.
johnallenrichter
Your “:howling bloodhound slobberjaws” are welcome in my little world anyday, M’aam……. 🙂
Raven
hey Amy, glad you are back … gone while you were gone. Good to see you.
Renee Espriu
Always miss you when you are away and hope the computer is right as rain again. 🙂
tigerbrite
Fun poem… I hope Sadie stays well 🙂
Christine Smith
Amy we truly are sisters My Grandmother was Sadie !
purplepeninportland
Love this one, Amy.
Lindy Lee
Your computer & one of my kitties occupy the same name & apparently the same temperamental personality…