Mudpie Poetry
67Mudpie Poetry I and II
I wrote both of these poems on the same day. Mudpie Poetry I is intended for adult poets (or wannabe poets). I am also working on a book of poetry for children, so adapted Mudpie Poetry for a younger audience and call it Mudpie Poetry II. Enjoy! And happy eating -- I mean, reading!
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Mmmmm mudpie
Worms in dirt dessert
Mudpie Poetry I
Sometimes
The purest poems
Are those unfettered
by convention
Rhyme schemes
And meters
Who needs ‘em?
Wisdom flows
Out the mouth of babes
Who know not
What they say rings true
Find that childlike voice
Tell her it’s ok
To play with her words!
Color it freeform
Outside the lines
Blurt it out
Edit free
You can clean up the grammar
The spelling and syntax
Later
…. Or not
If it doesn’t delight,
Poke it with your pen
Pat it with your palm
You’ll know
When it’s done
When it’s just exuberant enough
To flit off the page
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Mudpie Poetry II
Go out in your yard
And dig up some words
Big, fat, juicy words
Toss ‘em together
And see how they sound
Do they rhyme?
Every time?
Now move ‘em around
Into lines
Short or long
It’s your poem
You can add
Or subtract
Ideas as you wish
Dip in your pen
Take a quick listen
If it doesn’t sound right
Mix till it’s silky
Pat it down smooth
You’ll know when it’s done
when the words
bake together
and slide off your tongue
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Tom Rubenoff's Poem (Inspiration)
- Why I Am A Poet
I had already written Mudpie Poetry when I saw this wonderful poem by Hubber Tom Rubenoff. I see them as somewhat kindred in theme -- although Tom's is way better!
Mudpie Recipes
- Mud Pie, Chart House Mud Pie, Pie Recipe, Ice Cream Recipe
Chart House Mud Pie, Pie Recipe, Ice Cream Recipe - Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe
Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe This Mississippi Mud Pie recipe has all the sinfully delicious favorites in one pie. Chocolate, coffee and cream together create a tantalizing frozen confection. - www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/mud-pie
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Comments
Why thank you, dear RB. I am having a heckuva time with the photos. The poetry is easy. The photo capsules -- that's my fear! Thanks for visiting. MM
This is really cool, I love how you associate a poem with an actual mudpie. Plus those desserts look yummy and heart stopping.
Thanks, Wesley. You are invited to come over for mudpie (the dessert kind) anytime! MM
I love the line - allow her to pay with her words-these are fantastic-Thanks!!!!!!
This is very nice and thoughtful Mighty Mom! Yes indeed, who needs rules??? The best words and poetry sometimes don't follow foot or rules... Well said.
Great hub!!! I'm sure it will inspire many to try their hand at it. Thank you.
Nicely done.
All the best with the book.
MM your poems are as sweet as the images that accompany them. I really enjoy these, and kudos on the book writing! Continue to share your brilliance with the world!
This is exactly where it's at! Excellent MM!
I like mudpie poetry. Let's play in the mud now hun, you and I.
@MM: Love both of these. They are so fun to read...I read them out loud several times. I especially like the last four lines in Mudpie Poetry II....charming..... Thanks for sharing
"...You'll know when it’s done,
when the words
bake together
and slide off your tongue"
Awesome MM. Now I want some mud pie! :)
Instead of Mudpie Poetry, I would have went with Stir-Fry Poetry :P Oh well, different strokes for different folks, right? LOL
This is awesome, MM. I believe that I had some of the best teachers a guy could have growing up. I was always met with encouragement and given autonomy to write to my heart's content. I wrote hundreds of poems between middle school and college and for the life of me, I don't know where many of them are :( Oh well, they weren't that great anyway...I did sell one in 7th grade for $5 however!
wow, when is the book coming out?
love it
Welcome all to my sandbox! Everyone gets a watering can and we'll all make mudpies. Doesn't that sound fun?
Thanks for the encouragement on my book. Will deff let HP know when (more like "if") it gets published.
Dohn -- so why don't you write stir fry poetry?
I'm really blown away at the comments. Hub Pages rocks with the coolest writers on the planet! Hey -- that may become another poem... stay tuned!
These are really good, looking forward to the book.
Love the poems and pictures…Takes me back to fun and carefree times---Oh, if only!
Thanks Freta and Nancy!Fun and carefree times... ah, yes!
I'll be right over with the kids...
I'm terrible at poetry
I can't even rhyme with a tree.
So I will quit now,
Cause I don't know how!
Nice peotry MM. LIke I say, I am not a poetry nut. But I do like some Poe, more for the story line.
Keep on hubbing!
Dear MM, I too enjoyed how you used a tangable item (obviously mud) and made a poem; a poem where you can't go wrong and if you do, you start over. I see a third element in this beautiful poem - or I should say, it said to me "a recipe for life -words one could live by." Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.
Advisor4qb, you and the kids are most welcome anytime!
Eovery -- I'm a HUGE Poe fan too!!! LOVE HIM!
Ellen - Thank you. Recipe for life. I like that! And yes, life is MESSY!
I'm a HUGE Poe fan too!!!
Thanks
How lovely. Very Nice!
Hey Sumon6 -- So where's your hub about Poe's writing then? LOL. Glad to have another friend of the dark one here on HP.
Jiberish -- Great to see you as always. Believe it or not, these poems were NOT inspired by any mud slinging on the Forums -:). Cheers! Mm
This is awesome and what a brill idea for a book! :)
Dear Mighty Mom, I came across this Hub thing as I'll call it because I don't know enough about it but knew enough that I wanted to be involved. I've been writing poetry since the winter of my 11th or 12th birthday. Was an English Major at the University of New Hampshire - then got married, had two girls, which started me back writing short stories as they were my muses. Stuff that was published in our local paper in up state NY when we lived there 8 years ago. I now am in Ohio and my 19 year old is a freshman at Akron University and the 15 year old is in 10th grade. But we have a horse farm and for 8 years I raised alpacas and had many articles published in farming magazines, Alpaca News Today, and I'm also a photographer. Also an avid reader which I truely believe the more you read the better you write. AND YES LIFE IS MESSY! And in your poem it was so refreshing to be reminded that noone ever said we couldn't start over. I started my profile around 11 pm or after and I'm going to finish and ad some of my poems. Thanks for responding to my comment on your poem. I love it
I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s -- Thanks for the very kind comment.
Ellen -- Looking forward to reading all about these wonderful experiences of yours. Welcome. And glad you liked my poem!
MM this is just lovely! I look forward to reading more of your exuberant words.
Thanks,RedElf--Exuberant is one of my favorite words!
Thanks,RedElf--Exuberant is one of my favorite words!
Nice. I think your book will be a hit.
Loved both of your Mudpie poems. Thanks for sharing them here.
was looking for poetry - got to your site
thanks for the advise - kids do say poetry
without even trying
well, gotta go now - keep up the good work!
Hello SCH, Thanks for visiting my mudpile. Will see you later out and about. I can bring some mudpie poems for tea if you like! MM
When I was five I did taste a mud pie, but immediately spit it out. I was pretty adventurous as a child though, and I also sampled cat and dog food. Kids can definitely drive their parents crazy at that age I am sure. Playing in the mud is so much fun, but I did slip back wards running through a mud puddle and I ended up fracturing my arm. Do not run through the mud kids :). Lovely poems on the subject Mighty Mom.
That was muddy brilliant !
BadCo -- Ha ha. Good un! Or, I should say, very punny. Ha ha.
SP -- That's a darling story about you as a kid. I just bet you were into EVERYTHING! Still are -- sometimes you just can't help but get down in the "mud" in the forums! Some habits from childhood never go away, eh? Thanks for visiting.
another excellent poetry
Lgali, you are an angel. Thank you! MM
lovely...... well done, i have no rules in my poems
Brenda -- Might I add "and few in your life, except those you make for yourself"!! The compliment means more coming from such an accomplished poet and all-around smart woman. Many thanks! MM
That was a cute poem, you need probably can write childrens books. :)
Mayhmong, what a sweet thing to say! I do hope my children's poetry book idea pays off!
Neat hub! Messy pic. Love both!
I love them! They're absolutely fantastic. :]
A job well done. And a Huzzah! for all wannabe poets
Hey Larael,
Thanks! I think these are your style. Free-form and whimsical and ....messy. Good to see you out and about on HP. I think you're gonna do really well here.
Wack-o mate, another good one.
Thx,bcm. I take it wack-o-mate is a good thing! We don't use the term here in the States. But I like it and may adopt it! Cheers! MM
Randy Behavior says:
3 months ago
This should take the fear out of poetry for many! Enjoyed this MM. :)