Sunday, March 27, 2011

Oh, the uncertainty of it all!

Interesting prompts today.  (I think.)

Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
The March Challenge suggested we reflect on uncertainty. (Maybe?)  Sunday Scribblings was all about nearly. (Almost?)  And One Single Impression was kinda sorta hollow.  (Perhaps.) 

As you can see, I'm a bit unsure, but anyway, here are the words...


Hollowed Grounds

The trouble with the world is that the stupid are so confident while the intelligent are full of doubt. ~Bertrand Russell

Hollow confidence
is the realm of the stupid.
At least, I think so.

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(Nearly) Famous

I’m (nearly) famous!
Check me out.
From coast to coast
there is no doubt
I’m quite well-known
(in certain spheres.)
That’s how it goes
with ‘penned’ careers.

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The Uncertainty of a Shooting Star

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. ~Vincent Van Gogh

I look to the stars,
too deep perchance to dream…
I dream, anyway.

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19 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Clever, and brought a smile to my face-- as per usual!

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  2. KateMarch 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Oops! Sorry RJ-- that was me above (masquerading as my husband. Should've checked the account first!)

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  3. Old EggMarch 27, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I love the play on words with "penned careers" and the general humor of all three pieces. What capped it off was Kate's husband "M" almost, nearly making it on board!

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  4. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    love it,
    the quote is fun,
    your famous poem is super fun...
    what a smile.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Tickle me again ~~ "Oh, the uncertainty of it all!" ~~becca

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  6. LisaMarch 27, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Lovely Lovely Prose! All of them were wonderful.

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  7. MerylMarch 27, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    LOTS of fun! Thanks for the smiles.

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  8. Harshad MehtaMarch 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    You are right. It is the realm of stupids.

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  9. earlybirdMarch 28, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    These were very amusing. I like the way you took the quotes too. Very good responses to the prompts.

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  10. Mariya KolevaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Very precise! "Hollow Grounds" - just my opinion, too. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Cynthia MMarch 28, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I LOVED the nearly famous poem...oh so true and prosaic :)

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  12. trishaMarch 28, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    fantastic collection RJ, loved both the quotes you added very much.

    the poems are splendid, you captured the theme perfectly. life is uncertain so we should relish it.

    trisha
    http://sharmishthabasu.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/uncertainty/

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  13. Jae RoseMarch 28, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    A lesson in being clever and not tripping over the red carpet of pride..Jae

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  14. AltonianMarch 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I'll have to say it again - you never fail do you! A delightful collection of poems, a joy to read.

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  15. anthonynorthMarch 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Enjoyed them all, as always. Great job!

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  16. flaubertMarch 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Delightful poems, RJ. I love the Van Gogh qoute:)

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  17. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    You've got hollow nailed with this one!

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  18. Mr. WalkerMarch 31, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I liked all three. Your use of parentheses with "nearly" was inspired. And I like the poems and their attendant quotes.

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  19. gabrielleApril 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Loved the uncertainty of a shooting star. You have such a wonderful light touch!

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