The things you find on the internet...

Very cool site, Simone.

Now if only I could pop this in my cassette player & find out what's on it, the current dilemmas would be solved...

You should have told us!

A verse of love

One of the great things about the poetry course I'm doing is that I'm learning new poetic forms. If you'd like to write a bad poem very quickley, a form can be a great help.

Take for instance, the triolet. It contains only 5 different lines and can be written in a few minutes. Furthermore, it seems to ask for overly shlucky sentimental nonsense.

I wrote this one a few minutes ago. I tried to convince Andrew that it's about my feelings for him, but he wouldn't buy it.

To write a verse of love

To write a verse of love for you
I'd press the stars onto my page
And milk the moon to catch the hue
To write a verse of love for you.
For words alone can't say what's true
I am yours from age to age.
To write a verse of love for you
I'd press the stars onto my page.

SAR 2006

Like it? Do you think you can do even better? Give it a go - it's fun!

Eight reasons why I don't share my faith

Check out this video from the Rebelution blog. It shows up our 'reasons' for what they are, not reasons, but excuses. And pathetic excuses at that.

Pet Peeve #5 : "Myself"

"Please don't hesitate to contact Louise or myself* if you have any questions or concerns."

"If you'd like to help, you should come and speak to myself*."

AAAHHHHH! I hate this! Why do people use the word "myself" when they mean "me" or "I". Do they think "me" and "I" are too common for formal use? They are beautiful words! "Myself" is an awkward mouthful when used inappropriately. For the sake of our wonderful language please think about this and repent if you need to.

* Just in case you don't know... Example one should be "Louise or I" and example 2 should be "speak to me."

Bono Fatigue : It could happen to U2

Site host Andrew Billings is doing a good work here helping U2 fans suffering from Bono Fatigue. BF occurs as a result of an over-consumption of U2 music, Bono interviews, Africa-related relief ideas etc. It can manifest in many ways: mistaking Bono for Elijah (or God), feeling self righteous at the mention of Africa, inserting song titles randomly into conversations, and more. (If you don't have it, you'll know it when you get it.)

www.bonofatigue.com helps people walk through the stages of BF, offering encouragment, healing and hope for a future where moderate U2 consumption will be a possibility.

Poem

Thanks for your comments. I only post poems for a few days, just in case I ever want to do anything with them. You can email me if you want another look.