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i always check the oddball table
at the bookstore, ones
without a place.
i relate ---
never knowing what
i'll find.
tonight it's 'Hot guys
with baby animals'
a picture book;
cuddly fur
on bare chests.
'my cat would kill me,'
i say, an older lady
peeking around shelves
chortles
& we both
walk away,
lighter.
Tell a story in 55 words. Give it a try or just read more, go see g-man.
Over at dVerse Poets today we are writing Than Bauk, which is a lot harder than it looks, but here is what I got:
Steaming mirrors
warm bath water
grows ever cold
finger wrinkles
ripples ~ texture
together, rise (drips)
pitter~patter
pools under our
feet, observant
it's her, i dry
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I cannot walk past a table of books, no matter where it is. I have found some treasures over the years, and keep them close during each move. I have a special shelf for the treasures.
Love this. Really terrific. What a book. I am still laughing. I'm so glad that you were sensitive to the poor cat. k.
I like those tables, too... hard to pass up a good deal, especially on books!
smiles...relating to those that don't fit in the "decent" categories....yet looking at it with a fresh eye and question what is to question...i like
hahaha oh the cat
Would surely scratch Pat
He'd have no arm
Such a book would be cause for alarm
I laughed out loud! Great write.
You paint a wonderful picture with your words. I have never been disappointed when I visit.
...we both walk away lighter...I love when this happens :-)
Funny! I love the people at book stores who comment aloud on what they're reading. I love this 55 too.
Hmmm, I can see the appeal of that book...I'm actually off to the Used Book Store myself today, so will keep an eye out for it. Though sometimes I think the oddball table is outside, not inside, and maybe not even a table. Loved the 55, brian. I need to work on mine so thanks for the reminder.
Wonderful!! It's always so hard to leave those "bargain" books alone.
The bargain counter
Is not even on offer
It's more of a giveaway
If one cares to saunter
Along at leisure
Such a pleasure!
Hank
Ha Ha! Had to laugh out loud at this one. I can so relate. We have a "sex" section at the bookstore where I work that we have pretty much given up on ever being in any kind of order. People look, think they've been caught looking, and shove things back anywhere on the shelf or leave them in the "gardening" section. :)
you tell wonderful stories :D
Haha, this was really delightful. I spent most of my life trying to fit in now I pretty much let my freak flag fly (realizing I probably never fooled anyone anyway :)).
Another great post. It is amazing the way people actually show the "I've been seen" look on their faces...you are very good, Brian. No matter what you write. Your blog is addictive, I find I have to come again to see what's next!
What a dear story. I'll walk away lighter, too.
Cute story. So, what's the name of that book?
haha..cute. I love that table, too!
Thats just fine with me, I hate paying "Retail".
This is one of your more understandable non-metaphorical stories Son, I'm proud of you!
Loved your Bargain Bin 55
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
There are all kinds of treasures to be found on the odd ball table!
A great share! And what a concept for a book and for a hairy chest and for a cat and for the passing stranger. I live for these oddities and the departure afterwards!
(No, I am not back to my writing yet.)
You gave me a fit of the giggles and a desire to go find that book...wondering if it is on Kindle yet...
Sandi
Yep, I know how it feels to be the book on the odd book table... Nice story
Love these, Brian, and, yes, the Burmese form was difficult. Liked what you did with it, though!
we use to play oddball
even then I was a loser
funny...no, peculiar...no,
odd
I was always a bit...odd
they never figured out what table to put me on
Peace, B
Def loved the 55, and enjoyed your own spin on Than Bauk form; you never lose track of sensuality and love; own voice, own eyes, own perceptions; dug it.
The 55 was clever (I read it, of course).
The than bauk interesting - like the double entendres throughout - made it so personal and so very you! Don't think mine was quite so successful!
Glad the lady got a chuckle too.
I love books, old, new, doesn't matter. It is hard to pass them by wherever they are.
Your cat would kill you...lol
Loved this :)
I can relate to oddball table, too. Reminds me of the land of misfit toys in Rudolph.
The good thing about books is that there is one for every taste...and that's good.
Cool challenge! :)
F.King :)
hahaha wonderful, brian.
good one Brian LOL
Back for the Than Bauk form, what a challenge - I think you managed it better than I did. I love the (drip) off to the side, a great sound amidst the visuals. Also your rhymes are so wonderfully camoflauged.
A worthy attempt on the Than-Bauk--quite a challenging form!
Gene
I always check the oddball table, too. That and the clearance rack.
Brian, you have a great ear for sound--this was quite nice!
great 55 word story,just brilliant!...enjoyed your take on the form too...very tough but you somehow make it all look easy :)
I like those oddball tables too...so can relate. Really enjoyed your Than Bauk too...like how you dried her...drips...
Back to read the whatever this form is called poem... I had never heard of it and found it challenging, too. You did great, Brian!
Ha! You got stuck just like I did, didn’t you? Tougher than it looks. The 4 syllables makes it challenging to give meaning, but you did pretty well. Thanks for the fun.
Hot guys with baby animals? So not my thing, lol, but it does sound like it was good for a laugh. Everyone seems down today - everywhere I turn - glad you're smiling :) Hope I get a chance to try the dVerse prompt today. Sounds fun.
Back again to take a look at your Thank Bauk! Good one, Brian. Three stanzas even. This form really made me sweat. LOL.
funny about the bargain books...I just unpacked one today that was in a bag of stuff I bought Christmas shopping 3 weeks ago...somehow today, even at .99 it doesn't look nearly as appealing as it did in the store, on that table.
You go Brian with the double poetry duty. You can work those poems like a Monet can paint
Old lady, Young lady feel alright
on a warm Waystation night!
Aloha from Honolulu
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Lovely on all fronts. Just wonderful. I wanted to try both you know, 55 and FFA but came up with what I'm good at..pictures :)
I really shouldn't be grinning over your cat killing you, right? Can't help myself.
Two very different tales, told in two very different styles that evoke two very different smiles and moods. That Brian is craftmanship. Your excellent Than Bauk def makes ponder whether I want to be the holder of the towel, or the one about to be held.
Two very different tales, told in two very different styles that evoke two very different smiles and moods. That Brian is craftmanship. Your excellent Than Bauk def makes ponder whether I want to be the holder of the towel, or the one about to be held.
on the first.... I'm always one to browse the oddball book table, but never came across such a tantalizing discovery.
on the second.... a steamy treat for sure. as for the form...I just finished reading about it before I made my way here; I think you made it look quite easy, but I know looks (like book covers) can be deceiving.
This is my 2nd time here today Son
I smiled again...:-)
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
Thanks....G
The day I walk out of a used book store feeling lighter, my husband will fall over. Unless the "lighter' was referring to your wallet :)
I'm so there in your 55. Bravo!
oh wow...you went even for three stanzas...love the wrinkled fingers and the warmth..smiles
I love the oddball tables at the bookstores too.
It's a special kind of treasure hunt, full of quirky and lovable things.
Never seen that particular book though-- must be you bought it before I could get to it. ;)
Thanks for another Friday 55!
Mine's here. :)
love these types of private moments ... captured in your words forever
hi, brian! very nice wordage on the than bauk. i don't really understand the rules ( i live in anarchy) but it was very fun trying. and then the 55 words, great prose and a great nod to the off beat books. (maybe where my little weirdo book will be someday)...love your work.
So did you buy the book?
WOW! Your Than Bauk is a treasure, brian. I tried--not enough time:
too much other
stuff is hur-ry.
further undone
Hey! Would that qualify?
About your 55, man seems like relating to strangers is thee topic today. Book store IS favorite place to hang--IF they sport a coffee shoPPE!
"i always check the oddball table
at the bookstore, ones
without a place..."
Hi! Brian...
Thanks, for sharing the image, your 55 words, and Than Bauk poetry.
"ripples ~ texture
together, rise (drips)
pitter~patter..."
Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with Than Bauk, but I will take a peek to find out what it's all about... too!
deedee :)
"my cat would kill me"
LOVE that!
the Than Bauk is a different feel for you but i like it!!!
these leave me lighter, too. the 55 is clever and knowing your work, true. I also like what you did with the than bauk. the form is really stairstep stiff and feels good to have a spiral thrown in.
Excellent poem. Saludos.
two for the price of one. Always the treat when you double down. Both really good, this new form is very fun, really having a great time reading these tonight.
amaZing lol as always... do you know that there are few things harder than getting out of a perfectly heated bath....
Charity shops have the best ever supply of books... I always come out with an armful.
Gone are the days when I stayed in the bath long enough to get wrinkled fingers..... now they get wrinkled with age and there's no poetry in that .... smiles.
The first poem grabs my attention, it’s a perfect little word picture. I am not sure what the second poem says. The form is not familiar to me, either.
Yeah man the discount tables...that's where I buy all of open mic wine at. The cheese too if it's not too moldy.
i always check the oddball table
at the bookstore, ones
without a place.
I do exactly this -- great minds, you think? I also leave books out of place on my shelves so that I come upon one unexpectedly from time to time -- but that's probably because I'm nuts.
The Steaming Mirrors is brilliant. You found a poem that was suited by the form!
This has delightful imagery!
Love the pile of books at the kids section...spread out on little tables. So many picture books!!
A sight for hungry eyes and eager fingers.
Well written and love that you used on of my pics
Love where they take you.
Hugs
SueAmnm
lol - love the odd book table one Brian!
Sitting at tiny tables reading books aloud ! (well I don't know if library's have those)Furry betrayal ?
Hmmm- you two got a chuckle out of it
'It takes one to know one'! Thanks.
Remind me not to visit your bookstore, Brian. (LOL!)
Hi Brian!
I love the oddball table. We have one at our local library too. Treasures to be picked up for fifty cents. Your last stanza *sigh* completes the poem and leaves the reader feeling..lighter.
From the oddball table to a scene so steamy...quite the buffet today, wordbender...I'm sold on the second offering. And that form! My head will spin all day from the effort...
great Than Bauk...not used to seeing such brevity in your writing - you done good!
2 fun reads today! Ahhh, the oddball table....I think you feel comfortable there because you yourself don't like to be put in a box. smiles Light and steamy - I like!
The oddball table is quite interesting...you will never know what's there ~
Nice short form Brian ~
Your writing is always warm on my fingers ~
Have a good day ~
That first piece really made me smile!
Good stuff. What "real" Americans are all about.
Cute bathroom scene with the kids -- nicely done.
Fun stuff. I am a fan of the sale book table myself. But probably not the furry book.
;)
You made me smile...
That book title reminds me of these books I discovered recently...Porn for New Moms, which has photos of bare chested men doing all the household chores and baby minding. Your discovery sounds like Porn for cat lovers? But yes, your chest would soon be ripped to shreds, I imagine.
that first poem is hilarious, brian. 'my cat would kill me'--what a reaction! and then you add the grin of an old woman. very decently FUN!
here's wishing you a good weekend, mr. miller. it took me a few years to get here but here i now am and i'm glad
love
kj
Someone is using their poetic license even more than I do..nice bathroom verse!:)
come bauk
to me
than baby
plip
drip
plop
skid
crash
Your description at the bookstore makes me miss the two that closed in Salem in recent years. I love those unique finds at the "oddball table."
I have not read the prompt at dVerse Poets, and am intrigued after reading your take on Than Bauk (whatever that is!). I'll come read up on it, in spite of not being a part of it this time.
Good weekend to you, Brian.
Very interesting :)
I avoid bookstores when my TBR has reached scary pile
Both good, but I love the "little you" and the kitty at the oddball table. Love thinking of you when so young.
:) love this ! Love my time in the bookstore !
Good bargains on those tables. Well, maybe not that particular book....
you never know what you may find mate, loved the concept of this, and it amused me ;)
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LOVE the pretzels & bullfights and photo! A new trend in micro-posts like I'm sorta doing?
I like the cut of your jib (and jibes- you never jab :-)
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I don't enjoy it when my fingers start to wrinkle from too long water exposure. it feels so un-me
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