“I think that knowledge enslaves us, that at the base of all knowledge there is a servility, the acceptation of a way of life wherein each moment has meaning only in relation to another or others that will follow it.”
― Georges Bataille, The Unfinished System of Nonknowledge
Word of the week – servile – adjective – having or showing an excessive willingness to please others Synonyms – obsequious, sycophantic, differential, subservient, fawning, unctuous, slavish, humble
Acting in a servile manner
oh, watch that dagger
as gossipmongers stare
flimsy thoughts elsewhere
but fawning adoration
only to seek attention
raises an arched left eyebrow
makes one think somehow
those that are too eager
can be too much of a pleaser
whether or not sincere
must not remain unclear
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Hi! I’m delighted to see you here at the BrewNSpew Café! It’s time to add some pizzaz to the events that take place at the cafe.
On Tuesdays, I publish a post titled BrewNSpew Café and one of my features is a word of the week. I create my own wacky poem with my take on the word. Methinks it will be fun to make my weekly event a weekly challenge. So here’s my plan.
You’re invited to join our talented community and challenge yourselves by writing your own poetry using the weekly featured word.
Here is a useful link offering explanations and examples for Traditional Poetry Forms
www.shadowpoetry.com/index.html
The guidelines are simple-
Look for my post. BrewNSpew Café, late Mondays or early Tuesdays.
Once you’ve completed your creation-
LINK YOUR BLOG POST TO MINE WITH A PINGBACK. To do a Pingback: Copy the URL (the HTTPS:// address of my post) for the current week’s Challenge and paste it into your post. You may also place a copy of the URL of your post in the comments of the current week’s Challenge post.
The prompt will close 5 days from the date of my post. I will post a weekly Wrap-up of posts shared by our fellow bloggers.
Let’s be creative and have fun!!
By the way, I have another blog ThusNSuch
Eugenia
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Categories: BrewNSpew Cafe 2018/2019, Poetry, Quotes
Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2018/08/20/mindsets-rule/
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Excellent take on the word, Reena. Thank you for joining in.
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Thank you 😊
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Here’s my take on the prompt:
https://thedarknetizen.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/flash-fiction-coffee/
Happy reading! 🙂
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You are a very good wordsmith.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
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Thank you! 😉
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Here is a shortlink to my post:
https://wp.me/p73yZZ-41d
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This poem reminds me of a typical Trump cabinet meeting. I love the new look of your home page.
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Good one! It reminds me of all politics in many ways.:) I’m glad you like the new look!
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I took the word in a more positive way in my poem. Hopefully, it will be understood. Thanks for the prompt.
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Very nice, Patricia, and I like your positive reflection. Thank you for joining in.
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Thank you for the prompt.
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I love Tuesday chatter and the weekly word and poem! Hi!
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Thank you!
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Eugenia,
I think those who seem like overachievers to please others are looking for acceptance more than anything. Fabulous poem!
I’m sorry for the late visit. It’s just been one of those weeks and it’s not even over yet. Thank you for joining me on the dance floor. Have a blessed and boogietastic day!
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Yes, I agree, Cathy. Keep rocking!
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I know I’m late. But wanted to share…
https://rhscribbles.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/servile/
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Thank you for joining in. You’re not late! 🙂
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