The Village Braggart Comments
Just like the cloud everywhere
You need not search anywhere
You need not even wait too long
To notice the village braggart
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I left comments in 2019. Thanks for responding to some comments. I still read 'brags' in stanza 4 as a noun but don't think it is a noun. : ) bri
Bri is used here as a Noun to mean (A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification. The thing which is boasted of. ▼w
Great poem! Reminded me of someone of the highest office! So well known he is, don’t even have to name! Thanks Bri for recommending the poem. Now I have another poet in the list on appreciated poets.
Dear Savita Tyagi, thanks so much. I appreciate Bri Edwards too.
This man is on about the same level as the drunkard. He leads a fantasy life, which is out of touch with reality, 'he owns all in his fable'. This sort of person is usually insecure. He talks the talk to impress. a fine poem.
I loved this poem. Thank you Bri for recommending it through your Feb showcase Poem List.
This is a heart rending poem with a deep insight into human behaviour. In fact, the village braggart evokes compassion. He may brag and babble a lot, he may drink and remain a drunkard, he may bluff and tell a lot of lies, yet, i would not like to shun him away. Through your poem, you have painted him as a loveable braggart....10
A wonderful poem! Liked your second stanza most! Extremely well composed! Thanks for sharing.......10
p.s. i did not understand: " .... empty useless cans Are lies inflated balloon..." bri :)
Thank Bri Edwards for considering this poem worthy for your poemlist. The lines above is used to connote that what he brags about has no relevance (No weight like empty cans) and his stories are lies that can be easily detected.
Thank you Bri Edwards for considering this poem worthy for your Poemlist. The two lines you point ed out above are used to connote that the braggart's stories are irrelevant (weightless like empty can) and his stories are lies that can be easily detected.
2 - but in the " topics" list " drunkard" . I guess one can be " drunk" on other than " alcohol" , e.g. power, pride, , ...but the poem does not suggest the reason for the braggart's behaviour/behavior, does it? I'd feel sorry for the guy! : ( stanzas 3 & 6 are favorites. to MyPoemList bri ;)
Most braggarts behaviour is as a result of low esteem. Lack of self confidence. In order to cover this up, many take to drinking and saying what they are not. Thanks for taking your time to comment.
1 - stanza 4: i did not know " brag" could be a noun! " a boastful statement; an act of talking boastfully." braggart: " a person who boasts about achievements or possessions"
I enjoyed this very descriptive tale of a man who lacks both modesty and humility, and is oblivious of the fact. Thank you for an entertaining poem. :)
He beats his drum anywhere and everywhere Well put together. Thank you for sharing.
The village braggart, well choreographed. A very good job Kingsley.
A good poem. Braggarts very much easy to spot and see through their bragging. I enjoy your poems. I look forward to your comment about my poem, Y... Calling Hans @ Aufie Zophy
He beats his drum anywhere and everywhere And the brags, empty useless cans Are lies inflated balloon Monotonous like night and day And repeated anywhere and everywhere .........../// beautiful expression; penned beautiful poem
Talk is cheap, so ambitious sluggards build air castles with it before all who will listen.
Silent hisses and sighs, as he approaches. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
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I esp. (especially) liked the first 3 stanzas! : )
Thanks Bri