Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Matt-Man: Yeah, I Like That...

Last week, I posted a partial list of things I hate. Today?

I am writing about things that I like, things that bring me joy.

My dad, in his book Credo, wrote a poem about things that were pleasing to him. It was titled, Personal Choices and one of the verses went like this…

I like

the serenity of old battlefields
short sermons,
and chores well done.

©1981 Jack Mahoney


I decided to list some of the things that I like, using the same poetic form that Dad used in that very poem…

I like,

Fernleaf Buckthorns, brash, red geraniums,
white Dogwoods anchored in black mulch,
and the delicate, pink blooms on Scottish Heather.

I like,

the pre-dawn aria of the mourning dove,
the clickity-clack of an archaic timepiece,
and the seductive sadness in the voice of Chrissie Hynde.

I like,

footlong chili dogs, cheeseburgers rare,
lima beans and scalloped corn,
and BLTs heavy on the bacon.

I like,

the warmth and closeness of my son’s embrace,
a cool breeze in August, the January thaw,
and goosebumps germinated by the heat and moisture of a loved one’s kiss.

I like,

the smell of a backyard cookout,
the scent of fresh cut Christmas trees,
and the aroma of basil on pizza fresh from the oven.

I like,

poems by Tennyson, Donne, and Dylan Thomas,
the honest comedy of Chris Rock,
and drinking Wild Irish Rose from a knowing, old, beer glass.

©2010 Matt-Man

Yeah, I like that, and I hope you liked it too.

Happy Hump Day, all.

Cheers!!

24 comments:

Michele said...

My favorite is the second from the last. I love basil...on anything!

Schmoop said...

Michele: Yeah, I dig Basil. It smells good while in the oven as well. Cheers Michele!!

Jay said...

I'm no expert on poetry, but that's some pretty damn good writing there buddy.

Schmoop said...

Jay: Why thank ya. Sometimes it just kinda rolls easily. This was one of those rare times. Thanks again, and Cheers Jay!!

Anonymous said...

You have a way with words, like your dad. Nice work.

Dana said...

*grin*

That is all ...

Schmoop said...

D: Why thanks D...Now come back to the internets. Or not. Whatever feels "right". Cheers D!!

Dana: What does that mean? Does it mean you liked it, or that you think I'm a moron? Cheers Dana!!

Mike said...

I think I can predict Dana's answer. It would be 'yes'.

Now let's talk about the failure to mention Schmoobies only to be compensated for by mentioning BACOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!

Schmoop said...

Mike: Ha...I didn't mention Schmoobies but I did mention goosebumps. Cheers Mike!!

Jeff B said...

The word eloquent comes to mind.

Nicely done.

Scott Oglesby said...

I like...

When you share your fathers exceptional poetry with me and the rest of the unwashed masses.

MysteryChick said...

Lovely.

Beth said...

Beautiful, as always.

Schmoop said...

Jeff: That may be the first time anyone has said that about anything I have written. Thanks. Cheers Jeff!!

Scott: Thanks, now go take a shower. Cheers Scott!!

Chick: Why thank ya kind lady. Cheers Chick!!

Schmoop said...

Schmoop: Thanks Sexy. See what happens when I take an hour to write something rather than my usual twenty minutes? ; ) Zoves and Cheers Schmoop!!

Raquel's World said...

Love the part about the warmness of your sons hug. Sweet.

Schmoop said...

Raquel: I have my tender moments. Actually, far more often than people realize. Cheers Roc!!

Candice said...

A cool breeze in August? Is that even possible?

Schmoop said...

Candice: It's incredibly rare, that's why I like it so much. Cheers Candice!!

The Dish said...

Not only did I like it, I loved it! You wordsmith, you.

But the heather thing is kind of gay.

David said...

Nice poetry there Matt-Man.

I would bet the farm on the idea that there is nothing you love more in this whole wide world more than eating pussy other than loving Ryno.

Schmoop said...

Dish: Ha. I dig heather. It's a cool, tough plant that is also nice looking. Y'know, like me. Cheers Dish!!

David: Well that was kinda rude. Not altogether untrue, but rude. Hee. Cheers David!!

David said...

This "rude" you speak of.....is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Schmoop said...

David: I like rude. Cheers David!!