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Is Poetry Art?
The question above has been asked "out-loud" here on Hub Pages. It stands to wonder sometimes...What is Art? I once saw a bumper sticker on the back of a car driving along in what I would call an "Artsy" part of my town. It read: "An Artist should not have to apologize for his Art". There is a lot of power in that statement...probably too much power. Civilizations down through History are known by their Art...Greece, for instance. Some have tried to stifle their Artists in the past...Germany, Pre-WWII...for instance. What will my country...or even better my area...my city...my state...be known for...When it comes to ART?
To me it is a simple response: "Art is where you find it!" To prove my point go to any State or County Fair...anywhere across the good 'ol USA. What Art do you see represented for sell at all the Arts and Crafts Merchandise Booths? You see Art that represents that particular area. If you are in Texas...you will probably see someone making something out of horseshoes...it is a given. New Mexico...is bound to have some type of Western or Indian Jewelry with turquoise in it. If you are in Nebraska...I bet you a million dollars...you will find some kind of Art rendering the use of a Corn Cob. Louisiana...if you don't find something relating to an alligator (in Art form) of merchandise for sale...you better check your map...you're in the wrong state! "Art is where you find it!"
Now, Art can go on the negative side, as well. It is up to the Artist. There was once an "Artist" who thought it would be a great idea to fill a cross up with pee. I don't agree with that Artist's notion of how he would portray his Art. But, he (or she)...for dang sure...got his true feelings across. Art has power. It reflects the Artist. That particular piece of "Art"...sure reflected that particular Artist. "That's all I'm going to say about that." a quote from Forrest Gump.
What would you say with Art?
I love all forms of Art. I am a somewhat casual fan of Art. I do not go out of my way to study or view it. Yet, it fascinates me! I love to create things myself. Poetry is one of those things. Poetry is Art!
One of Poetry's Greatest Art Forms...is the Nonsense Poem...in my Opinion. I would like to write more of it. The funny thing about Nonsense Poetry is that the one's that stick out in my brain as some of the best stuff out there are: Dr. Seuss rhymes and Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky". Both styles are full of nonsensical words that have little meaning...
Or Do They ?
'Tis frillious and banterful to play with words not studied in School...
Besnot...the perflexing of genuine syllables...used incorrectly...you fool!
It is not for you alone to say: "Nay"...
Let them that imagine not...Go on their mertookulus way.
A celestial domain of antonyms and synonyms remain...
Yet look at you...You try to resist...You show refrain...?
'Tis a glorious Art Form...these words so devine...
Besnot....and hither no more...You bother my configurest mind !
For time has shown the way of you...
But I am alive...All my words renew.
For meaning...I may tell you not...
Besnot...you twiggerest lang...with what it is you got.
Leave the Artful Nonsense to them...who discern more into their brain...
And leave the ones who dispuy blatant simplistic complainings...Crying in the rain.
For We Are They...Who like to think that Nonsense is the rule of the day...
If you do not believe me...Then look at what it takes to earn your week's pay.
Full of rules and politics...and things that were supposed to have been done "yesterday"...
Do you think I kid of these things...Try telling your boss...you want to get thinks done your way.
It will become apparent then...and for many a time to come...
That if you want to make things happen...You better do things the way they say...it has to be done.
Nonsense...in its purest form...
I laid the groundwork...See the Nonsense...You've been warned.
But, Let's get back to some Fun with Words...
And not think of the tersmurfic nerds.
'Tis fun to let yourself go...
Where your own thinking...is all that you know.
So be demuted for what you might say...
And write your own dang words to your Poetry...Anyway !
'Cuz...It has been fun to add a quimergly strange word here and there...
If you don't think Poetry is an Art Form...I don't care.
Besnot...the fact that you are not able to add two plus two...
For I pledge to write Poetry as an Art form...Whoodle dee doo!
And laugh at the nonsense that I knew...I knew...
And smiggitingly howl at the moon...that this one is through!
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Some Additional "Manly" Nonsense Poems...Just for Fun:
- Standing at the Doorstep to Wit's End
Will your sanity hold while Standing at the Doorstep to Wit's End? Sometimes...just standing on the verge of Wit's End...is enough to take you off the deep end! - Waking up on the wrong side of the planet-Huh?
On this fine day I looked around and saw… That chaos has been sprayed out …from wall to wall! I turned left, everyone else went right. I can’t wait till I’m back home, and safe for the night. - "Manly" Poetry To The World Poem
From the inner thinkings of a man...hath come forth words in the "Manly" Poetry that I render... And from this day forward...Shall my Poems be re-affirmed "Manly"...Let no one try to hinder. Forged of sweat...mindful of the Quest that was begun... Ma - That's Probably Way Too Much Information...Thanks Though!? (A Poem full of TMI)
Well thank you for that...that was way too much TMI... A Poem about too much TMI: "Thanks for your response...We'll get back with you later..."Goodbye!" I'm shocked and em-bare-assed for you...and still trying to understand why... You felt the need t - Please...Don't Snub on a Hub Poem! (A Poem of Snub Flubs on Hubs)
Kooky Poem Hub about how you must not Snub! "You must not Snub...upon your Hub... You must not Snub...No...You must not Snub... 'Cause...It is Wrong to Snub upon your Hub... This is for your Own Good...I'm Telling you, Bub... Because...If you Snub up - Fun Footnotes From A Fellow "Follower" (Or in Other Words...How Did We All Suddenl
At one time...this word "Followers" was new Hubpages terminology. It occurred to me...after receiving the notice that we were switching from being "fans" to "followers"...that we ought to be very discerning as to who and what we were following...Ya' - Green Grass in the Street Cracks, Dry Grass in the Yard
Some kind of strange twisted analogy is afoot...or under foot...I should say. I have babied my yard all year...yet as I stand on the burnt brown grass of my yard...I can see that within a foot of my yard...out in the hot pavement of the street...lies
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PegCole17: Well...Thank you for stoppin' by to read this one..."Something Silly and Just for Fun". I hear ya' on the so much to read...so little time thing. Can Truly Relate. Had fun with this one...Glad you liked it! "Art is where you find it." I know I find it right here...writing fun stuff. Thanks very much for your kind comment. Humble Regards, MPM
This is witty and funny and whose to say what words to use..I understood every word. HaHa, Thank's for the laugh.
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always exploring: Thank you! Ha...Glad you understood every word! "Art is where you find it." Who is to say what is Art? Poetry Nonsense created for a good laugh or two...Now that is Art! Appreciate you stoppin' by to read this one and leave a comment. Best Regards, MPM
Really enjoyed this :) I am almost compelely unable to write poetry like this so am always envious of those who can :) great job!
nighthag: Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the great comment. Aw...c'mon...and give some nonsense poetry a whirl. I bet you can pull it off! Humble Regards, MPM
Great job! I really enjoyed your hub.
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rorshak sobchak: Thank you, Sir...Appreciate the comment and the read. Humble Regards, MPM
I love the whimsy going on around here! And, I will never understand how anyone could not love the Jabberwocky. It's a childhood classic. Perhaps nonsensical poetry appeals to the child in us and those who don't get it are just too darn grown up for their own good. This is fun and we all could benefit from that regardless of our realization or not of that fact.
Thank you for sharing this.
poetvix: "Leave the Artful Nonsense to them...who discern more into their brain...
And leave the ones who dispuy blatant simplistic complainings...Crying in the rain...!"
So Glad That None Of This Nonsense Was Wasted On You! Ha! What Fun...The Classic "Jabberwocky" is...if one can only see the true picture painted behind the magnificently imaginative words! No doubt...you see them. What is it we were always told as children..."This is no time for Nonsense!" Thank God for the times as kids that we were able to explore all the Nonsense...and let our imaginations run free. The simplicity of such things as a kid...has helped me to keep my sanity...as an adult! Best Regards to you, my friend. Thank you for stopping by to read this one..."just for fun"! MPM
What a brilliant piece of writing. Very clever and very amusing too.
acaetna: Thank you very much..."very" glad that you liked it!
PegCole17 Level 7 Commenter 12 months ago
Very cleverly written, Manly. Have been missing your wit and poetic humor through my own neglectful doings. So much to read and so little time. Glad I found this one by you. I loved it.