Whenever I hear quizling it reminds me of Vidkun Quisling, Norwegian prime minister during WW2 who was shot as a collaborator after the war in 1945. His surname became synonymous in Scandinavia with being a traitor during and after the war.
Eesh yeah -- I'd forgotten about that when I came up with Quizlings (which, you might have guessed, is my one fictitious entry). The historical echo impinged on the fun I was having with it, unfortunately!
I just found your Substack today. How delightful to read your poems on a Sunday morning. I will buck the trend and go with the Ramones as my favorite. The irreverence of the Ramones always made me smile.
Oh Bravo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, DeeDee -- and for the restack -- cheers!
A burst of words over the finish line. Well done. Bjork my favourite of these.
Björk for me as well, but also Amos and Ramones. I'm so glad Sheena got second wind too!
Thank you, WP. Your inspiration turned into a wave that carried us all to the end of the month!
Thank you, Treasa -- wasn't this a fun thing! My wife loves Bjork, too, so this was a good chance for me to see why.
Yes! The certificate, well done you! Björk, Tori Amos and Ramones what a finale! Thank you for your humor, dedication, inspiration and great poetry!
The certificate was such a fun touch. Nicely done, WP!
After all that hard work and dedication, it was the least I could do! We need to appreciate the fun bits of writing. Thank you again JP!
Whenever I hear quizling it reminds me of Vidkun Quisling, Norwegian prime minister during WW2 who was shot as a collaborator after the war in 1945. His surname became synonymous in Scandinavia with being a traitor during and after the war.
Eesh yeah -- I'd forgotten about that when I came up with Quizlings (which, you might have guessed, is my one fictitious entry). The historical echo impinged on the fun I was having with it, unfortunately!
No worries, wasn't trying to be a jerk, just felt like giving a glimpse of how weird my mind works sometimes. Okay 99% of the time 😆
I'm right there with ya :)
These are delightful
Thank you, Patris
Great job. My all time favorite - I Like Your Stupid Hair.
It always makes me smile. You did it. I saw your Certificate.
Thanks, Monica. See my reply to The Fossil above :)
Awesome, fun fun!!
Thank you, Steve -- and for the restack!
Loved your sonnets! Especially the poem that rhymes!
Thank you, Connie
I just found your Substack today. How delightful to read your poems on a Sunday morning. I will buck the trend and go with the Ramones as my favorite. The irreverence of the Ramones always made me smile.
Thank you -- good choice -- makes me smile, too