Hello, Guest!
Member’s Local Time
USA-EST
UK
South Australia
Latest topics
As Stupid Does
4 posters
Page 1 of 1
As Stupid Does
Stupidity is but a breath away
From innocence and insanity;
How else explains our perversity
And the striven debt we pay?
Is the modern innocent
Insane by today’s (sub)standards?
Atlas Shrugged, Rand’s own words,
Sprinkled as a flowered scent.
Ah to be simple, and all that,
To have not a care in the world,
Each day passing, twirled,
As a string playing with a cat.
It’s not nice to think one stupid,
But when it’s one’s self, verbid.
Michael Schultz March 30, 2012 (0839)
I pray I offend no one, but I’m feeling rather “stupid” today, and I realized that just because I feel I am, doesn’t mean I am; but then, just because I feel I’m not, doesn’t mean I am (not). Such a dilemma.
*Verbid is a word or form, as a gerund, infinitive, or participle, that functions in part as a verb, as in taking an object, but cannot form a syntactically complete sentence (Ex: watching television can be tiring). And in this case I use the term to symbolize something (someone) that has the appearance of being “real” or what we hope it (them) to be, when in fact it isn’t, or it isn’t or they aren’t, but we think so either way, depending upon one’s references.
An old saying says, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” And of course, Forrest Gump gave us back the old adage, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
So, for now I'm back to feeling stupid.
Mike
From innocence and insanity;
How else explains our perversity
And the striven debt we pay?
Is the modern innocent
Insane by today’s (sub)standards?
Atlas Shrugged, Rand’s own words,
Sprinkled as a flowered scent.
Ah to be simple, and all that,
To have not a care in the world,
Each day passing, twirled,
As a string playing with a cat.
It’s not nice to think one stupid,
But when it’s one’s self, verbid.
Michael Schultz March 30, 2012 (0839)
I pray I offend no one, but I’m feeling rather “stupid” today, and I realized that just because I feel I am, doesn’t mean I am; but then, just because I feel I’m not, doesn’t mean I am (not). Such a dilemma.
*Verbid is a word or form, as a gerund, infinitive, or participle, that functions in part as a verb, as in taking an object, but cannot form a syntactically complete sentence (Ex: watching television can be tiring). And in this case I use the term to symbolize something (someone) that has the appearance of being “real” or what we hope it (them) to be, when in fact it isn’t, or it isn’t or they aren’t, but we think so either way, depending upon one’s references.
An old saying says, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” And of course, Forrest Gump gave us back the old adage, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
So, for now I'm back to feeling stupid.
Mike
mikeschultz- Posts : 503
Author Credits : 942
Accolades : 13
Join date : 2011-11-11
Age : 70
Location : Crooksville, OH
Re: As Stupid Does
I often think myself stupid, and sadly feel the need to open my mouth AND prove it.. Stupid IS as stupid does....
looby- Guest
Re: As Stupid Does
I'm truly sorry you know what I mean and feel the same way, for I know the frustration with which we live and strive. However, there is a great comfort in knowing someone else knows and understands. Thank you for reading, and thanks for sharing. Take care.
Mike
Mike
mikeschultz- Posts : 503
Author Credits : 942
Accolades : 13
Join date : 2011-11-11
Age : 70
Location : Crooksville, OH
Re: As Stupid Does
You both humble me:-) Mike, Lucie . . . never!
BC Williams- Founder
- Posts : 1562
Author Credits : 2113
Accolades : 7
Join date : 2010-07-29
Location : Lakeland, Florida
Re: As Stupid Does
Bless your heart, Bev, and all your other vital organs as well. Thanks.
Mike
Mike
mikeschultz- Posts : 503
Author Credits : 942
Accolades : 13
Join date : 2011-11-11
Age : 70
Location : Crooksville, OH
Re: As Stupid Does
I like your sense of humor and self- reflective thoughts. Everyone feels stupid now and then, otherwise we wouldn't be human.
Little Owl- Author
- Posts : 95
Author Credits : 107
Accolades : 29
Join date : 2012-03-29
Location : Lakeland, Florida
Re: As Stupid Does
True, very true, but though everyone else feels stupid now and then, with me it's an almost daily thing and at stupendous heights. (Pun intended)
Thanks.
Mike
Thanks.
Mike
mikeschultz- Posts : 503
Author Credits : 942
Accolades : 13
Join date : 2011-11-11
Age : 70
Location : Crooksville, OH
Re: As Stupid Does
Mike, A talent such as yours does NOT come from stupidity. Personally I think you are none other than GENIOUS!!!
Keep doing what you do my friend.
Keep doing what you do my friend.
jinettyx- Author
- Posts : 788
Author Credits : 981
Accolades : 33
Join date : 2011-09-20
Re: As Stupid Does
Ah, Jin, thanks so much. Poetry has become my passion. I have a few hobbies left, but Poetry, its study and practice, practically consumes me at times. And it is during such times that my family and friends tell me "You're acting stupidly." Anyway, I don't really believe them for I know where the seat of stupidity really sits.
Anyway. With a sigh of relief, I tell you again, thank you. I hope you like the prompt piece, "Beyond Window 1". Thanks for sharing. Sincerely,
Mike
Anyway. With a sigh of relief, I tell you again, thank you. I hope you like the prompt piece, "Beyond Window 1". Thanks for sharing. Sincerely,
Mike
mikeschultz- Posts : 503
Author Credits : 942
Accolades : 13
Join date : 2011-11-11
Age : 70
Location : Crooksville, OH
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|
Sat Feb 15 2020, 07:49 by Sue McDonald
» Gone but never forgotten
Wed Oct 09 2019, 05:01 by Sue McDonald
» Michelle
Sat Aug 31 2019, 16:01 by Sue McDonald
» Duncan and Betsy Wren
Sat Aug 31 2019, 07:13 by Sue McDonald
» The Unfair Race
Sun May 05 2019, 08:03 by Fred West
» me my mate and my sheep
Sun May 05 2019, 08:02 by Fred West
» seed sown
Sun May 05 2019, 07:53 by Fred West
» Wisdom
Fri Mar 08 2019, 16:58 by alitnobani
» Daily Death
Fri Mar 08 2019, 16:45 by alitnobani
» Indistinct Dreams
Fri Mar 08 2019, 16:36 by alitnobani
» My Teacher
Fri Mar 08 2019, 16:28 by alitnobani
» The Tree
Fri Mar 08 2019, 16:18 by alitnobani
» My Uncle Duncan
Fri Oct 26 2018, 07:35 by Sue McDonald
» Happy Halloween !
Mon Oct 30 2017, 19:24 by Sue McDonald
» Friends Forever
Mon Oct 31 2016, 13:52 by RichieO
» Sundays
Wed Sep 14 2016, 13:55 by RichieO
» The Night Star
Wed Sep 14 2016, 13:44 by RichieO
» Mr Jeff Kernich
Tue Aug 09 2016, 23:56 by Sue McDonald
» For the ''Little Ones''
Tue Aug 09 2016, 21:42 by Sue McDonald
» R.I.P Mrs Jackson
Mon Aug 08 2016, 04:55 by Sue McDonald
» Desperate Dementia Times !
Sun Jul 31 2016, 02:15 by Sue McDonald
» Happy 60th Dear Sue
Wed Jul 06 2016, 07:43 by Sue McDonald
» Happy 6th Birthday Gabrielle
Wed Jun 15 2016, 18:17 by BC Williams
» Two Hearts Will Beat As One
Sun May 15 2016, 07:25 by Sue McDonald
» A Field
Sun Nov 29 2015, 20:42 by BC Williams
» It never goes away
Mon Jul 13 2015, 08:23 by Lucie
» If life were a drawing !
Mon Apr 27 2015, 00:32 by Sue McDonald
» Looking for Mum !
Wed Apr 22 2015, 00:43 by Sue McDonald
» The Old house On The Hill
Wed Feb 18 2015, 05:11 by Sue McDonald
» 40 Valentine Day's
Sat Feb 14 2015, 07:10 by Robert Anderson
» Galleon
Sun Oct 19 2014, 01:29 by RichieO
» shame
Thu Oct 09 2014, 12:38 by Lucie
» Robe of Righteousness
Thu Oct 02 2014, 16:47 by Cheryl Brickner
» Kassandra Phae
Sun Sep 07 2014, 07:53 by Lucie
» Happy Birthday !..So ! Now Your Eighteen !!
Fri Jun 13 2014, 21:19 by Sue McDonald
» Baby Gabrielle
Thu Jun 05 2014, 07:09 by peewee
» A Four Year Old Princess !
Wed Jun 04 2014, 23:41 by Sue McDonald
» Indian Tribe
Fri May 23 2014, 02:13 by RichieO
» Always there for me
Sun May 11 2014, 08:34 by peewee
» Talking to God
Tue May 06 2014, 03:35 by peewee