[stylist] To "Frolic" or not to "frolic"

Fri Feb 27 22:42:19 UTC 2009

personally I think "frolic" is a perfectly fine word and most people 
probably do know the intended meaning.
jc

Jim Canaday M.A.
Lawrence, KS

At 03:08 PM 2/27/2009, you wrote:
>I would wholeheartedly agree with you.
>I like to write rhyming poetry and struggled for a while with 
>gay--when I first learned what the modern definition is.
>Barbara
>
>If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care:  of 
>whom you speak, to whom you speak, and how and when and where.
>
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>From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
>Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:53 PM
>To: "'NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: [stylist] To "Frolic" or not to "frolic"
>
>>Well, people need to remain acquainted with the innocent definitions of
>>these words, Pat, so I have to disagree with you there. Pop culture has
>>taken a lot of words, like "frolic" and put a negative connotation on them,
>>and we as writers have the power to at least offset that.
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>Behalf Of Pat Harmon
>>Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 11:32 AM
>>To: NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List
>>Subject: Re: [stylist] a poem I just wrote
>>
>>I am uncomfortable with the word "frolic."  It is not a modern term, in my
>>opinion.  People do not say "Let's frolic under the tree."
>>
>>I love poems about trees.  I think I simply love trees.  New Mexico and New
>>Jersey have such different trees!
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
>>To: "'NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:28 PM
>>Subject: Re: [stylist] a poem I just wrote
>>
>>
>>>I like it. Just smooth out the transition between the first and second
>>>stanza. You should submit it to Lori for Slate and Style.
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>On Behalf Of yojen29 at aol.com
>>>Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 5:53 PM
>>>To: stylist at nfbnet.org
>>>Subject: [stylist] a poem I just wrote
>>>
>>>Hello everyone,
>>>I would really appreciate it f someone could give me some tips on how
>>>to improve this poem. Thanks.
>>>Jen
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>The Chestnut Tree
>>>
>>>The tree still stands where it always has, enduring despite the ways
>>>of the world.
>>>Its branches provide a shade like no other; The shade is there
>>>throughout the summer days.
>>>Comfort and strength course through its veins.
>>>
>>>Storms battle and rage around The Chestnut Tree, but it is not
>>>affected; It stands strong and steadfast throughout the gale, never
>>>trembling, refusing to be diminished.
>>>I take comfort in the shelter of The Chestnut Tree.
>>>
>>>In my younger years, I frolicked and played in the grasses beneath the
>>>tree.
>>>My lilting voice sang of the flowers and the streams and all that is
>>>good.
>>>I no longer frolic and play in the grasses; I am not as young as I
>>>once was.
>>>My body is young and my soul is vibrant, And I feel a calling I cannot
>>>ignore.
>>>I still shelter under the tree,
>>>but I often venture into the barren lands of unknown dangers.
>>>
>>>My beloved Chestnut Tree,
>>>do not mourn me, for I still have a place for you in my heart; The
>>>summer days of frolicking will never depart from my soul.
>>>I will always remember the warm sun, the cool grass, and the feel of
>>>your embrace.
>>>And although I shall return to the shelter of the tree, I must go
>>>forth and see what flowers grow; I must see the other trees and hear
>>>the calling of the birds.
>>>
>>>Oh, it pains me, dear one of my heart, to leave you idle, barren,
>>>alone; But do not allow the storms to shame your beauty, for in my
>>>heart, oh Chestnut Tree, there will always be a place for you to
>>>flourish.
>>>If you should need comfort, King of the Forest, you will find it
>>>within my soul.
>>>I shall not abandon you;
>>>I will always be with you, oh Chestnut Tree.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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