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Pearl of a read: good blog worth checking out

Mon, 15 Mar, 10

I avoid reading poetry unless forced to do so at gunpoint. Naturally there are a few acceptations. Bukowski, Du Fu, a few more, and assorted hiku (lets not get academic and call it poetry). A while back I’ve discovered a new addition to these acceptations in the blogosphere: Polka Dots & Pearls. She (I’m assuming from the poems that the author a she) writes with a delightful mix of humour, delicacy, brevity, and punch.  I find her ability to keep the words constantly polished, sharper and always on the mark to be awe-inspiring. I’m sure Bukowski would have brought her a beer and Li Bai would shared his wine in acknowledgment (not that I can speak for imortals).

I would of course go on and on about this blog but what would be the point? The whole idea of a post like this is to get people to see for themselves. Not that I’m trying to chase away traffic but this blog is a bloody good read. Specially if you are always in a hurry. Like me.

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10 Comments leave one →
  1. Mon, 15 Mar, 10 11:11

    I agree with you Cerno.. it is a good read..!!

  2. Mon, 15 Mar, 10 12:25

    wow. quite a compliment cerno. thank you. and a beer with bukowski would certainly have been nice :)

  3. Mon, 15 Mar, 10 15:22

    wrap.box: Good to know that I’m not alone in thinking so :)

    polkadotsnpearls: You are welcome :) and thank YOU for the wonderbah writing :D Btw, any chance you’ll switch your blog theme back to something resembling your old theme? The pearls and the dots picture catches the mood very well..

    • Thu, 18 Mar, 10 10:12

      as for the theme, i just figured i needed a change :)

      • Thu, 18 Mar, 10 13:35

        I know the feeling. Where did you get that picture though? Couldn’t think of a better image to capture the feel of your blog.

      • Wed, 24 Mar, 10 15:11

        deviantart.com

  4. Mon, 15 Mar, 10 19:29

    The thing that most impresses me about her writing is the sheer wit in every line. Also I have to agree with Cerno, the old theme was fantastic.

  5. Mon, 15 Mar, 10 20:02

    Yes, this was a good site to look at….thanks for the recommendation!

  6. Chavie permalink
    Tue, 16 Mar, 10 04:14

    Excellent recommendation Cerno! Thank you for sharing! :)

  7. Tue, 16 Mar, 10 19:06

    T: Totally agree with you on that. It takes a lot of talent to put out that kind of sharpness on a regular basis. BTW, who is it that your blog is now locked up?

    slpmartin & Chavie: You are very welcome :D

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