Sunday, February 6, 2011

Microfiction Monday: Rupert Brooke's Missing Muse

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the world's best meme, coming to you from Susan at Stony River. One of the highlights of a dangerous writer's week. Enjoy.




Rupert Brooke was pissed. "Stands the town clock near half past two? And is there honey at the zoo?" Where was his muse when he needed her?

Another British-themed one today. English poet Rupert Brooke's "The Old Vicarage, Grantchester," ends famously with "Stands the church clock at ten to three? And is there honey still for tea?" I wonder what he'd think of the new variation.

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25 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Well, guess it depends on whether he has a sense of humor or not! As for me, I love it! Great one for the day, Michael, as always! Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  2. hopeFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I vote with Sylvia...sense of humor should win every time. Nicely done!

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  3. JimFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    If Brooke was a zoo bear lover he would love your ยต-fiction, Michael. Good story anyway, even if he wasn't.
    ..

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  4. soniaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love it! Good take. LOL Maybe his muse is on vacation!

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  5. PeggyFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Michael;

    Another great British themed MF.
    Love the humor with the added
    introduction( for me) to the poet
    Rupert Brooks.
    I think Rupert would tip his hat to your sense of humor!

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  6. Rinkly RimesFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    What a great idea! Rupert would have loved it.

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  7. PatFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:44 PM

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  8. PatFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    That was very cute...you made me chuckle, MICHAEL (!), especially after reading the background you included about Rupert Brooks' poem! I deleted my last comment because I wrote the wrong name...doh!

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  9. DianeFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I'd never heard of him but I do like your rendition. :O)

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  10. Elizabeth MuellerFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    How funny! Sounds great to me. :)

    ♥.•*¨ Elizabeth ¨*•.♥

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  11. Susan FobesFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Humorous to the max!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    The muse, much like myself, may have shown up at 2:30 and when no one else came, left immediately. On to the zoo!

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  13. KarenFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing some more Brit with us! I like your take on it! :> Have a great week!

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  14. AnyesFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I venture to think Rupert Brooke would love your version, Michael. He has to have had a good sense of humour ;-)

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  15. anthonynorthFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    A literary Micro. Excellent.

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  16. jabblogFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Clever take - it made me smile and that's no bad thing on a dreary Monday morning in UK.

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  17. indicaspeciesFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Oh, this is lovely.:)

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  18. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}February 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I am sure Rupert is looking down nodding approval.

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  19. Michael G-GFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the fact that most of you think Rupert would have loved this! I know some writers who can't abide anyone tinkering with their precious prose/poetry.

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  20. septembermomFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Love that variation! Quite clever!!

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  21. Lisa Ricard ClaroFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    LOL Well done! I love your literary reference.

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  22. DianneFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I like the new variation :)

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  23. ruthiFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    A sense of humor always wins especially when the weather is so gloomy and bitterly cold.

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  24. Melanie ShermanFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Michael,

    I think in this case, Rupert would be pleased; mostly because you looked at this picture and his prose came to mind. Nice compliment. Of course, you should link us to his blog...

    (jk)

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  25. Melanie ShermanFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Oh and I'm following you now. :)

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