tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post5910130551092237771..comments2024-03-28T21:52:15.546-04:00Comments on Shay's Word Garden (Poetry & Such Like): Medusa In An Unguarded MomentFireblossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-38999753588283441992012-11-05T14:31:11.488-05:002012-11-05T14:31:11.488-05:00Shedding skin and unhinging jaws is a wonderful at...Shedding skin and unhinging jaws is a wonderful attribute... This is so FUN.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-39332084220261082572012-11-04T18:21:55.535-05:002012-11-04T18:21:55.535-05:00I was out of town for a couple of days, and missed...I was out of town for a couple of days, and missed this. Glad I found it.......I especially love the "unhinging of jaws". Maybe we should do that to politicians during campaign weeks, then we'd have to assess their actions rather than their words.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-45270070084063532752012-11-03T23:45:13.888-04:002012-11-03T23:45:13.888-04:00Shay, you totally had me going. Isn't it iron...Shay, you totally had me going. Isn't it ironic how we are able to embrace an opposite so convincingly? Brill prompt, as mentioned on my blog. Love, Amy<br />PS Crap, I could have done one on clowns!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-60807004626776872312012-11-03T11:01:05.618-04:002012-11-03T11:01:05.618-04:00This brought some giggles..I have known some snake...This brought some giggles..I have known some snakes, caught some snakes, and well...ummm killed some snakes. I always love reading your work!!Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-57149529063817247742012-11-03T10:31:36.345-04:002012-11-03T10:31:36.345-04:00P.S. I think "snake" is a personality ty...P.S. I think "snake" is a personality type, be it male or female. This is of no regard, but I am a snake in the Chinese Zodiac. So you must be collecting me to adorn your hair as well. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-25206859740006076412012-11-03T10:26:34.717-04:002012-11-03T10:26:34.717-04:00What a great lie to inspire this poem; snakes frea...What a great lie to inspire this poem; snakes freak me out too.<br /><br />I love these:<br />"such a long backbone"<br />"Let's talk about the economy of fangs."<br />Stanzas 3, 5, 6 (yeah, I loved the whole thing really)<br /><br />But your closing line is the best. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-41448683787562962062012-11-03T06:10:00.445-04:002012-11-03T06:10:00.445-04:00You had me totally convinced that you love snakes....You had me totally convinced that you love snakes. My husband, as a matter of fact, truly does...thus, once again, I will be sharing your blog with him. <br /><br />This <i>charmed</i> me!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-50185198339944341512012-11-03T03:28:20.982-04:002012-11-03T03:28:20.982-04:00snakes in her hair, snakes curled around her arm {...snakes in her hair, snakes curled around her arm {in "Kind"} ~ entirely too many snakes, Missy!<br /><br />{naw, i'm lyin'}<br /><br />LOVE your prompt!!!<br /><br />♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-61288864696490785222012-11-02T23:02:23.803-04:002012-11-02T23:02:23.803-04:00clever, clever. You are not shy with the whimsy ...clever, clever. You are not shy with the whimsy and the swears in this piece, making it the sort of poem I could have over for lasagna and Paul Rudd movies. Your last line here snapped me to attention. <br /><br />Oh, and snakes can't be as bad as centipedes. viva laIsadora Gruyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036782300945079952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-20668273903678115482012-11-02T21:07:18.686-04:002012-11-02T21:07:18.686-04:00This is just a hoot, my dear!This is just a hoot, my dear!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-5326362547113652392012-11-02T21:02:31.839-04:002012-11-02T21:02:31.839-04:00I'm with you. I hate snakes!!I'm with you. I hate snakes!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-85514574999462097152012-11-02T20:23:27.490-04:002012-11-02T20:23:27.490-04:00Well, stone me. (pun intended) :)
I have nothing ...Well, stone me. (pun intended) :)<br /><br />I have nothing against snakes, as long as they keep off our island..lol<br /><br />Great poem FB. Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139175719967937843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-39014533682063259152012-11-02T19:44:42.559-04:002012-11-02T19:44:42.559-04:00I'm looking and loving your poem and your ear ...I'm looking and loving your poem and your ear ornament ;D<br /><br />I know a few charmers just like you described~ <br /><br />Brilliant view....Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-51637652228302217892012-11-02T19:29:41.505-04:002012-11-02T19:29:41.505-04:00I remember Conway Twitty, but I didn't listen,...I remember Conway Twitty, but I didn't listen, because I'd had all the spiders I could handle just reading your poem. <br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-90856779932669549872012-11-02T15:00:07.073-04:002012-11-02T15:00:07.073-04:00"I want to talk about the kindness of snakes...."I want to talk about the kindness of snakes.<br />They kill with an embrace.<br />They can unhinge their jaws, a practice many people should adopt."<br /><br />Hahaha!!!!<br /><br />"And look at me when I'm talking to you."<br /><br />Brilliant!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-36898225758815998112012-11-02T10:54:57.467-04:002012-11-02T10:54:57.467-04:00Even though you're lying, the voice is still t...Even though you're lying, the voice is still true FB! Aw, what do you have against snakeys, though? Your alter ego would tell you that they make lovely boots and purses!Lolamousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508347229501155001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-67203408970775469482012-11-02T10:54:55.830-04:002012-11-02T10:54:55.830-04:00i don't like when they surprise me, but otherw...i don't like when they surprise me, but otherwise, i think they're beautiful.<br /><br />loved this: No power suit.<br />Shed that skin, start over again,<br />brighter, better, and every inch of it comes from within.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-69992910327353038452012-11-02T10:44:01.981-04:002012-11-02T10:44:01.981-04:00'kay. no. this one totally freaked me out... b...'kay. no. this one totally freaked me out... brrrrrrShadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-5302363804150602452012-11-02T10:21:20.474-04:002012-11-02T10:21:20.474-04:00I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Medus...I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Medusa--and great pic (I used it also a year or so ago I think)--there's something really creepy about it that suits the warped point of view of this poem really well. So much of what we think of as evil, as good, is really, part of our own loved selves, just us..the laundry list of snakely good points is perfect--you may be lying about your love for them, but there's a lot of truth here nonetheless.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-82188449967737123222012-11-02T09:32:51.761-04:002012-11-02T09:32:51.761-04:00She strikes ... again!!! (love that ear-thing)She strikes ... again!!! (love that ear-thing)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-84828231956376100692012-11-02T09:14:47.978-04:002012-11-02T09:14:47.978-04:00Shed that skin, start over again,
brighter, better...Shed that skin, start over again,<br />brighter, better, and every inch of it comes from within...<br /><br />I love these lines, and I, personally, have nothing against snakes so long as they stick to their own territory and do not make the mistake of invading mine. Your last line is a very clever reminder of who our narrator is.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-91173286446593505192012-11-02T09:04:04.811-04:002012-11-02T09:04:04.811-04:00And my own encounter with one was on a rather diff...<br />And my own encounter with one was on a rather different note.<br /><br /><i>A snake just waits without ceremony, until you state your damn business.</i> - couldn't be truer.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-6443428936049180872012-11-02T08:18:24.283-04:002012-11-02T08:18:24.283-04:00snake snake snake ... shake, rattle and strike!!!snake snake snake ... shake, rattle and strike!!!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107838361391025851.post-51313315437884294442012-11-02T06:27:20.070-04:002012-11-02T06:27:20.070-04:00love that ear snake!
And there are plenty of trou...love that ear snake!<br /><br />And there are plenty of trouser snakes at Sandals<br />just sayin'...<br /><br />Love you, Shay<br />Mean it<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088944123595868347noreply@blogger.com