Monday, March 21, 2011

the tired monk's swords

novices gather...stare
at the mounted swords

fighting the urge to fight
all swinging blades and rage

tired monk...master
can we give 'em a go?...can we?

no young ones no
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29 comments:

  1. anthonynorthMarch 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Pen kung fu - I like it :-)

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  2. Kathe W.March 21, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    hah! Pen Kung fu! Well done!!

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  3. Isabel DoyleMarch 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    true enough, the sword is only as mighty as the warrior weilding it, whereas the pen's humble efforts live on ... clever indeed

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  4. Isabel DoyleMarch 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    sorry, wielding

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  5. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    PEN KUNG FU....this is magic!

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  6. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I LOVE pen kung fu!!!!!!!!!! En garde!

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  7. NankaMarch 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I'm a novice and want to practice Pen-Kung-Fu...delightful and I'm still smiling!!

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  8. rob kistnerMarch 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Excellent piece Ollie...!

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  9. Brigid O'ConnorMarch 21, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    The pen is indeed mightier than the sword, great take on the prompt.

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  10. MartinMarch 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Nice one. I feel much more comfortable with a pen in hand.

    Poetry24…where news is the Muse

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  11. Laurie KolpMarch 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Great poem... I love "fighting the urge to fight"...

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  12. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    pen kung fu... yes! I love it!

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  13. MaggieMarch 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Ha! Indeed. En Garde!

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  14. Marilyn & JeffMarch 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh I love your pen kung fu. Excellent.

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  15. HelenaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Who's the mightier here? Nice piece!

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  16. ReflectionsMarch 21, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    "Pen kung fu"... this is wonderful. Battle of the pen, fight the evils with words. great take!

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  17. Tumblewords:March 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Very cleverly penned - 'pen kung fu' a wonderful phrase.

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  18. Carrie Van HornMarch 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    "pen kung fu"....you are the master!....love this Ollie!! :-)

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  19. indiwriterMarch 22, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Enjoyed the twist :)

    cheerz,

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  20. DebbyMcMarch 22, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    As, yes, the pen =-) Fantastic!

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  21. hyperCRYPTICalMarch 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Magic! Much prefer pen fighting too!

    Anna :o]

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  22. Tess KincaidMarch 22, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Love "pen kung fu".

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  23. HelenMarch 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Brilliant 'pen kung fu' ... I know I'm repeating the comments of many others .. they bear repeating.

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  24. JinksyMarch 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    And the pen is mightier than the sword! LOL

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  25. R. Burnett BakerMarch 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I was looking up "pen kung fu" and then I GOT IT! Great one!

    Rick

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  26. Kristen HaskellMarch 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    That is great. The pen is a much better instrument than a sword. I hate to think of the word weapon and wish there was never need of one.

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  27. Steve IsaakMarch 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    LOL great work - again, perfect, esp. that last line.

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  28. signed...bkmMarch 24, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Ah, Pen(guins) Kung Fu....that is my kind of Kung Fu...You did not mean penguins?....my error....your work always a joy...bkm

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  29. Lucy WestenraMarch 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    The pen is mightier than the sword. Just seen Jinksy beat me to it!

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