One Single Impression: Allow -- An Acrostic
Not allowed:
Allow is a word I don't like.
Leave this be you need my permit.
Left hand lane for passing only .
Oral or print, mostly spoken;
Words of no I have come to hate.
Allow is a word of control.
Let me tell you one time, you can't ...
Like you have a brain, then use it.
Oral, spewed from demeaning mouth,
Words, wanting cruel authority.
I can't allow that.
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All Rights Reserved
Allow is a word I don't like.
Leave this be you need my permit.
Left hand lane for passing only .
Oral or print, mostly spoken;
Words of no I have come to hate.
Allow is a word of control.
Let me tell you one time, you can't ...
Like you have a brain, then use it.
Oral, spewed from demeaning mouth,
Words, wanting cruel authority.
I can't allow that.
Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved
Find more poems at One Single Impression
"Allow" as prompt,
suggested by Neha Sahi of Tea Leaves 'n Honey
Labels: Acrostic, Humor(?), One Single Impression, Poem, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 8/23/2009 12:03:00 AM
25 comments
25 Comments:
Hey, I went to OSI and didn't see the new prompt... you must have an inside track! Or I am sadly blind, lol.
What an intriguing mix of words you've created with "Allow." I had to look up what acrostic meant... aren't you clever?
Thanks for this very interesting take on the prompt. I've read it a few times now, and seem to get something new from it each time...
~April
.. great thoughts jim ..
many thanks for sharing them ..
You are right Jim, I do read OSI, even when I don't participate. Especially you and a few others who I have so much respect and love for ... as you all are so down to earth and I particularly enjoy your comments on everyone's poetry --- there is not one time that I can recall that you have not hit me dead on ... in your understanding of what I try and impart .. or share.
As for the word "allow", it's like a paradox, there are times when its use gets no respect from me, others time I think it is quite useful, based on how it is used, and as long as it is used with respect.
For instance, Oh yes, I saw the pictures of the precious one .. and, yes dear Jim, allow me to give you my belated congratulations and good wishes --- you have a beautiful family dear friend.
Lovely disection of the pros and cons of allow!
Another good clever take (and more acrostics).
Excellently done, and I loved the irony at the end.
Nice interpretation of the prompt Jim. I liked them both.
you are assertive Jim!
I like your take on allow, for it is so different than I considered.
Powerful words, Jim. I struggled with this prompt -- you're right "allow" is such a negative word reeking of power. Like the little twist at the end.
thanks for all you comments and enthusiasm for the mural!
If I could have emailed you I would have... no address. I was not going in order..death, friend. For some reason thought it would be fun to put friend after death.... no time... no order
thanks for your visit!
Power and control and the abuse by people who wield these things are the dark sides of allow. I like the image you chose!
A great pleasure it is, as usual, to read your wonderful work... Wise words there, that send a strong message.. specially the contradiction between a mundane allowance, as opposed to the merits of free, thoughtful, conscious and well deliberated act!
As a child we are taught many things we are allowed to do and other things we are not allowed to do.
As mature adults, I do believe we have a right to make more judgements of our own .. and at times, do our best to erase some of our childhood teachings.
Click Here to read my response to your comment .. just a little dialogue as we ride alone.
I think you for waking me up this wee, as I have been sleeping too much.
An interesting couple! And the image is clever!
Hi Jim! I love acrostics and you nailed this! Thanks for the info on my link...who knows why things happen in bloggerland but they do. So you are a retired teacher...I did not know that? What grade level/ subject area? I envy your retirement- I don't see that in my future at all soon- this will be my 27th year in special ed (in Jan.)- Yikes!!!
What a poem! I love it. I never thought of "allow" as control but you are totally right. This gives me new things to think about as I read the others.
The last line is the best. Good work!
Kat
that makes a lot of sense!
great way of looking at it..
and
i and april are two different poeple!April told me, we confused you!
shraddha
do you want to do link exchane with us at tslp?
shraddhs
Jim my friend, I like your words very much and the picture is great. Well done.
love-Melanie-bd
So creative here Jim! I agree about the passing lane .... but I have one questions...
did you put the toilet seat down?
Q.P, this was the first comment that mentioned the toilet.
It is in a Colorado State on the banks of the Arkansas River. Just below is a river rafting launch business.
The lid? The bottom one is built down, the top one goes up or down.
The picture was taken in a men's rest room, I suppose they could just have well never put a lid there. :-)
..
Lovely post and interesting photo!
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