Foxfire

[ChristopherSea]

Yes fogglethorpe, I know it isn't either of those forms; it's just a short form. I thought it would be interesting to compare internet cables/fibers to fungi mycelium. Foxfire is a bioluminescent fungi that grows and glows on decaying wood. It is also the name of a web browser of course (firefox that is). Hyphae are without charge knowing the growing fibers of fungi. Mushrooms are the differentiated fruiting bodies of fungi that can serve as sexual reproductive factories. You take the double entendre of Foxfire, mix it with the analogies of wires and hyphae; glow in the dark fungi with optical fibers and mushrooms with pubescence and you get this little poem that no one will appreciate. Thanks for giving it a look! Cheers/Chris

I understand that this section is for "short forms" as well. I took that to mean tanka, cinquain, musette, etc. Your poem is three lines and I commented without knowing anything about your experience or level of skill. I also assume that we are all adults who are prepared to occasionally get a less than glowing review.

Apologies if my comments offended you. That was not my intention.

Oh, no apology needed whatsoever fogglethorp. I just wanted to make it clear that this was neither of those forms that you mentioned. I was not offended in any sense of the word. I do NOT expect glowing critiques. You have critiqued my work before and I not only modified the piece accordingly, but I acknowledged you with much thanks in my edit.

Perhaps you should go look at my edit of 'Living the Mid-Western Dream.'
Much obliged for your time and help on that.

It probably sounded like irate sarcasm, but I was joking about no one appreciating the above poem. Nonetheless, that could be the case. You made me realize that the poem requires some explanation, which is why I did so for you in my response. That little poem was written with much forethought, however you are not wrong by saying it came off nonsensical to you. Finally, as you ask a lot of questions in your reviews, I felt that I owed you those explanations or anyone else who has a query. I was serious about comparing the web to fungi biology.

Perhaps, I will try one of those strict forms you spoke of. If I do, I shall label it as such and gladly welcome your thoughts. Again, thanks for stopping! Cheers/Chris