Who, what, when, where, why or how does this literature qualify as poetry?

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THE BATTLE OF THE POETS SERIES PRESENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FIGHTS. THIS WEEK, ITS

THE THIRD ANNUAL EDNA ST. VINCENT MELEE

Ring announcer Jimmy Waxer steps into the center of the ring…

“Letttttttttttt’s get ready to mumble!”

“Ladies and gentlemen, in this corner, weighing in at 6.6 Billion

HUMANITY!”

“In this corner, weighing in at one, the reigning heavyweight

Lord of the all Creation, GODDDD!”

..and the crowd goes wild…

And your referee for this evening; TD Euwaite.

“OK, we went over the rules in your dressing rooms, no hitting

below the belt, no fire and brimstone, no rain of frogs or bitumen.

Keep it clean out there and lets give them a good show.”

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Answer 1

I learned, in a philosophy class (probably 101) that art is what the people want at any given time; that artists have a following, and really could make a sculpture out of dumpster droppings, and people would pay the big bucks for it.

I tried a poetry class once, and really couldn't get the hang of it...they made it seem so complicated....whereas you guys make it fun.  The people obviously want it, and you have it to give!!

There was a time I spent my Friday nights in Greenwich Village, and heard quite a variety...but could not always understand it.  Here, most times, I can understand it.....I like ...Friday Night at the Fights...

Answer 2

The more things change, the more they remain... insane.

Answer 3

"I tawt I taw a Nancy Boyd, I did, I did!"

It's a stretch, very clever free prose philosophical wordplay at best.

If you have (he)art in your words there is art in your poetry.

(My money is on Big G! He da Main Man! )

If Man fights God and wins, he is still mortal.

If God fights man and loses he is still Immortal.

Aim for a draw and nobody loses.

Answer 4

Mmmmm, is this a variation? I like these. I hope you write many, so we can have another of those series. For next time...  

Answer 5

My money's on God. brimstone or not. That humanity clown is a self destructive moron.  

Answer 6

wow you must have felt very strongly about it even if it seems like just silly rambling, it still GOTCHA

Answer 7

Isn't it that poetry, in itself, qualifies as literature?

Answer 8

I love a good laugh anytime, this was hilarious and it more than flowed for me! Love your unique sense of humor, and look forward to reading more!  Cheers!!

Answer 9

When all is said and Donne I bet on the...All creation is poetry, from flat worms to Othello.  You have my ribs hurting again, TD, and I just got them comfortable after the soccer match!

Answer 10

Edna St. Vincent "Melee." This should be a good one. I bet 6 billion to 1 against Humanity.

Answer 11

I got in by default.  Two battles for the price of one.

Answer 12

Ding ding ding .......This is a welcomed relief after a long & seemingly longer week It is 1145pm & I'm just home h**l I'm not complaining Business couldn't be better ,,,,,,The first poem I'm reading is yours Thanks for the smile ,,,,I needed it & I agree with what Daisy had said ,,,,,,,,Thanks for having a serious side along with a fun & humorous side ,,,,Enjoy the weekend !!!