Poetic Nonsense

Here are the rules: Free verse, as fast as possible , with minimal pressing of the back space button, and no edits after the poem is finished Time starts now POEM ONE Oceanic endeavors fail to prolong Oblong Sing-song Whatever else your mind can provide Spurred by power Into a new realm Of refreshing curiosity Very citrus like Large lemon blimps floating by I would not mind peering into one For an hour or so I'm going to make this one rhyme: Redundant Pendant When will we send it Back to whence it originated Assimilated Shrouded by crowded marketplaces Passing faces Time shows no mercy Dogs busy herding Birds chirping Generic imagery Just more poetry But never hyperbole Never Melancholy Scarcely jolly That is a lie as well We know that lies lead to demise Unless there's a lie you can tell And, for our final poem: Ahem Good evening Ladies and gentlemen I aim to share with you a few of my talents I can balance on one leg for a period o...

I cordially thank all of my readers for the positive feedback that I have been garnering, especially for all of those who have recently read Farm Ramblings. I have a large collection of other poems at the ready. Fret not, they are all still confounding and absurd. If you enjoyed Farm Ramblings , I believe that you will like my next project. Here is an image that largely portrays the upcoming book, which is alluring, compelling, and very, very foreign. You can still read Farm Ramblings by clicking here . If you want to check out my Goodreads Author Profile, click here . I am excited to share this upcoming book of poetry with you, which should be out soon. Lastly, if you have read Farm Ramblings ,   feel free to review it either on Amazon or Goodreads. -Ord

You heard it here first. Farm Ramblings should be up on goodreads within a matter of hours... If you enjoyed my book, feel free to comment, review, or share this blog with others. A note to all other prospective authors joining Goodreads - it takes a day to upload your book. If you would like to purchase my book, click here . Cheers, Ord

In this day and age, it takes something extra to promote your writing. For many people, this includes making a blog (such as myself). However, there are some novel ways to market your novel, if you are willing to put in the work.  1. Carrier Pigeon  Carrier Pigeons are extremely underrated, especially when it comes to promoting a book. Simply attach your novel to a flock of birds, page by page. Ensure that this is done in a professional manner with trained pigeons, which are treated humanely. It pays to have the birds disperse your novel over open water, so the (laminated) pages can drift ashore. The exposure gained from such a stunt is priceless. Note: Make sure that the pages are printed on and laminated with a biodegradeable material made exclusively from kelp. Additional Note: It is not adviseable to do this.  2. Messages In a Bottle We are all familiar with the fabled "message in a bottle". Unfortunately, this art is considered archaic. However, most e...

You heard it here first. The paperback version of my first book of poetry titled "Farm Ramblings" is available for sale on Amazon. Click here to purchase the book! There is also an eBook edition that can be sampled/purchased  here . The description from Amazon can be read below " This collection of outlandish poems transports the reader back to a time before logic, the internet, and hygiene. Welcome to Great Depression Era small-town America, where the people are hysteric and the poetry is intense. In his first large collection of poetry, author Ord Florian creates poems that range from nostalgically sentimental to extremely confounding. Ord's macabre and unconventional sense of humor is sure to please any reader that seeks a literary adventure unlike any other."

How To Write A Poem Don't. A poem should not have to be written. Instead, it should be improvised. Simply start writing words that go together. Forget implementing a generic rhyme scheme. Just take it line by line. Either write when you are full of emotion, or completely devoid of it. Ambivalent, apithetic writing can be ruggedly beautiful. The way a cigarette in a gutter can be beautiful. Keep your writing crude and visceral. Ignore convention. Make yourself mad at something trivial. Write about how much you hate getting grass stains on the ceiling. Write about hoow you hate getting ceilings on the grass stains. And for the sake of poetry itself... WRITE. If you want to read some truly absurd poems, I suggest that you read a free sample from my eBook (titled Farm Ramblings ) for sale on Amazon. You could also purchase the book, and read all 41 pages of insanely weird peotry. Click here if you want to check it out...

   My first collection of (somewhat) organized poetry can currently be purchased as an ebook on Amazon. I could simply copy and paste the book description from Amazon's website, but I believe that I can give you an accurate synopsis. Farm Ramblings is a mind-bendingly bizarre book of poetry, which was largely inspired by deviating from "standard" poetic protocol. I coined the term "anti-poetry" to describe the writing style, in that it satirizes all things predictable or conventional. If you want to download the ebook from Amazon, click here . I would really appreciate it. Although it is only 41 pages long, I find that it is not necessarily a "quick read" due to its intensely surreal language and the structure of its poems. Indeed, reading Farm Ramblings  is anything but a passive experience. If you are growing tired of generic poems involving "spring breezes", "flowers", or "sweet songs", I recommend this book. Some u...