Thanks Joe. But damn it, you brought me back! Only to make it clear, I'm really not seething, honestly. I feel great. It's nothing to do with this particular thread. I just realised this morning I've said more or less everything I have to say about these culture war issues in the last four years. I've really enjoyed debating with Julie and others. But then I enjoyed drinking too, hence the analogy. And like drinking, while it's fun at the time it often left me feeling a bit grubby and emotionally exhausted, analysing what I'd said or done, wondering why I was the only one lying under the table and with a "here I go again" sense of going round in circles.
Poetry doesn't make me feel like that. It's a cool glass of water. Maybe a spicy fruit tea, occasionally.
Cheerio folks. It's been fun! I'll see you on the poetry boards.
Last edited by Mark McDonnell; 04-14-2021 at 03:22 AM.
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