My first attempt at ‘Magnetic Poetry’
I just recently discovered the ‘Magnetic Poetry’ website via Kerfe and Jane, and I thought I would give it a go. I opted for the ‘original kit’… Honestly, I am not sure how I feel about the result, but this exercise, by its nature, is very limiting. Next time, I may go for a different kit – the words provided me this time didn’t much spark my imagination.
The one rule I set for myself was to make use of every single word I was given.
if these lazy wax girls of summer fluff
drool away in raw boy honey language
by languid shadow at a TV life to want so
she is his music not but one pound puppy to you
The Skeptic's Kaddish ๐ฎ๐ฑ 
I see what you’re saying that if you try to force using all words, then it does look…funky. Made me LOL though. ๐ Thanks, Ben. Will try it one of these days.
Please share your poem with me if you doโฃ๏ธ
All best,
David
First time I tried I too wanted to use all the words, and was not successful at all. For now I would just pick some and try to get something out of it I think ๐
Yeah, I don’t think I’ll try this again!
-David
You inspired me to give it a whirl! Mine lame, but it was fun to do anyway!
It’s super fun! Did you post yours?
-David
“if these lazy wax girls of summer fluff drool away in raw boy honey language”
These lines are visually striking, humorous, and enjoyable to read. I found myself rereading them multiple times!
Heheh.
Thanks, Fatima!
-David
If we use all the words, it may not be a great verse but if we use words that ‘jump out’ so to say, it is like those random daily prompts, isn’t it. ๐ค๐ค
Yes, I think that’s right ๐
I hope you get a better choice of words next time
Andrew,
Well, I realized after the fact that I did it wrong – Kerfe explained it to me afterwards: there are actually more words available (if you push a button to see them), and he and Jane don’t use all of the words they are provided… so today I will give it another go, allowing myself some reasonable flexibility.
-David
I had a set on my filing cabinet at work – I’d put together a poem and by the end of the day it had been altered – sometimes for the better but usually it turned bawdy. I just couldn’t trust my coworkers to leave it alone!
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Vaguely reminiscent of E E Cummings, David. It was slightly absurd, but brought striking images to mind! Kudos for being willing to experiment! โค All the best!
Thanks, Cheryl – I’m going to try my hand at it again today ๐
Yours,
David
I feel there is an essence of truth within your arrangement of these words. It’s ridiculously cute …
I like the idea of deed not creed, the Dalai Lama says “his religion is kindness” … they are saying the same thing with different words and our world would be a better place if we live by them!
I’ll take that compliment, Kate ๐
And, yes, I agree with what you wrote about the world being a better place if we were to live according to such guidance.
Yours,
David
This is so cool! You have an awesome way with words!
That’s very kind of you, Ibukun – thank you!
-David