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BONTOS - Volume 2 There are specific forms of poetry like Limericks, Haiku and the Malaysian Pantun. Each of these have a very formal structure as to number of lines, meter, syllables etc. The meaning is often also tightly prescribed - especially the Pantun.
The Bonto is a new formal type of poetry for use on the net.
A mailman was a mail woman in my state This was a mental deception Language led to a false perception. © Tony Stagnitta & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Ten thousand books in print, And not one contains a hint. A bored, bewildered youth, Who needs to hide the truth? © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 If the mundane fascinates, You're obsessed by interest rates. Investigate your popic, You just might be myopic! © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 The vicar was a sinner, He said so after dinner. And though fairly well behaved, Was hoping to be saved. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 T'was a dark and stormy night, a fight with neptune's daughters. It set our sails in lateral flight, we're provoked by troubled waters. © Bill Gye & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Dolly was screaming Eager attention seeking. Everybody ran away - To demand is not the way. © Magda Szekely & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Ted got up in the evening Cause he loved dreaming. His day plans were ruined. Don't waste life, trust your instinct. © Magda Szekely & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I won't finish my book - Message already understood. The characters are on strike. Few have the guts to fight. © Magda Szekely & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 The world is going to be recycled was one of the conspiracies cycled some acted blindly and were very eager why not get all the facts together © Raif Oymen & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 They replaced me with a computer to see it could do same or better I just woked up in all sweat Think lateral to earn bread © Raif Oymen & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Decrease your income flow To give other interests a go Other areas of life to marvel Thinking is the best way to travel ! © Tony Stagnitta & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A clown was taught at school, As he learned to act the fool, "Though laughter brings success, The aim is happiness". © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 If you have writers block, That nothing will unlock, The advice is that you oughta, Make your thoughts like water. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 He was brought up to be normal, His education, formal. But he wore long hair and jeans, Men are not machines. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 If a fly could stop a train, What exactly would remain? Unless you are a bug, It's sometimes best to shrug. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 After twenty pints of beer, He thought he had no fear. Till it brought him to the brink, It's death that makes you think. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I drew another square ring To test my memory's wing. Ring was dark, and square black - Memory is not a way back. © Magda Szekely & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I fired my dream To be alone and serene. The void echoed instead, Choosing worse is also bad. © Magda Szekely & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Fred thought he was unique A 'one-off' so to speak But when your name is Nietzsche, Adversity's your teacher. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Five Bontos a day? You might think "No way" Avoid such consternation, Try some provocation. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 God put the stars on hold The universe went cold. In-to each mind he planted; "Don't take life for granted" © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I broke a chair In despair All I see is destruction Always choose construction © Tony Stagnitta & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Vanya slapped the chimpanzee Because he thought he saw a flea. The chimp responded with a bite: Don't feel sure you've got it right. © Richard Lubbock & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 She made songbird pies. "Too much noise at sunrise." The pies made me sick. I like nature's music. © Jon Jonas & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A buddha in a brawl Sat in silence by the wall Then stopped it when he said "It pays to keep your head" © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A weighty ballerina Needed to be leaner But no diet-plan could change Sometimes fate is strange. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 If you costed the earth Calculated its worth You would think it essential To value potential. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A town, now made redundant Where work had been abundant Learnt, through being bored Work brings its own reward. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A trappist monk who chattered Said concision mattered And words, he never missed 'em In silence there is wisdom. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 A newbie got flamed Anger was not tamed The Net is full of critics To avoid clash is best tactics © Jukka Kukkonen & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Edward danced on the moon Because he had heard a new tune Millions from ATP could be tapped With funding the future is mapped. © Kathy Myers & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Edward's hairs stand on end Passed through by the rushing wind Yet he's fearless in the face of chaos Courage begets a forward thinking boss. © Kathy Myers & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I searched for some good luck Bad luck brings me unstuck I remember a meaningful interpretation Luck is circumstance meeting preparation © Tony Stagnitta & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 David hated something great Cause he wasn't asked to participate All we heard from him was groanin' Ideas no good unless you own 'em © Phil Bachmann & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I saw The Six Hats used by white bunnies The method was great even for these dummies They created countless magical tricks So practice your "hatthinking" till it sticks! © Noa Davenport & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Edward teaches thinking with Hats Others experiment with rats All contribute to great advances Never doubt anybody's perfomances © Noa Davenport & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 MAKE THE HEADLINES EVERYDAY! Make writing nonsense pay And if you're not liable Truth can be pliable. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Confucius fell off his roof To provide the world with proof -An aphoristic test- Who laughs last, laughs best. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 She threw hard her purse. Was mad at the nurse. The money all fell out. Anger doesn't pay, no doubt. © Jon Jonas & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 He burned up a cloak To illustrate a joke. The fireman came there. Humor always warms the air. © Jon Jonas & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Peg joked about a tent When fierce flew argument. It stopped verbal fencin'. Laugh to reduce tension. © Jon Jonas & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I like my coffee cold But decaff please not gold. And as they say in France Viva la difference! © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Forget your reading glasses Tonight we're hunting lasses. For with uncertainty, You need a strategy. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 We are born and die hairless In between we look careless With each trim it grows faster The aim is to master. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I jumped off the pier As advised by a seer Now my future looks grim Be sure you can swim © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I made a machine Because my wife was keen It became very loud Three can be a crowd © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I jumped from a tree I was feeling carefree I landed on a sheep Look before you leap © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 The cat ate wild flowers To gain some special powers Now it chases hounds Nature knows no bounds © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I trained to be a fool I thought it would be cool The course proved too expensive Let forethought be extensive © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I bit into a leaf To try and hide my grief I still ended up crying No harm in trying © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I attacked a dog I thought it was a log I nearly got arrested Make sure your eyes are tested © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I repaired the boat with cake We were stranded in the lake It stopped us from sinking Use lateral thinking © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I was sent back in time By a Wizard friend of mine It was quite unpleasant Enjoy life in the present © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I made music with clay I'd never done it that way It sounds good to my ears Cultivate new ideas © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I pretended I was deaf To ignore an irate chef He hit me anyway Listen to what people say © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I glued my doggy down To stop him running round Now the carpet's wet Don't be cruel to your pet © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I hugged a crocodile To try and make it smile It seemed to like my caress Spread a little happiness © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I wore a rubber hat I found on the mat It made my hearing fail Be wary of junk mail © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I acted like a machine To find out what it would mean Friends thought me idiotic Avoid being robotic © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I saw Aristotle I'd been hard at the bottle He said: "I will return!" Seek out a wise man and learn © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I showed my dog how to type To generate some hype The press ignored my tale Some things are bound to fail © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I made a big hole To observe a mole It became defensive Staring can be offensive © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I stood on my head For a fresh look at the shed The perspective was quite new Say PO to your point of view © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 To find, in noisy places A personal oasis Then you must, in fairness Practice self awareness. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 When Gertie burned the cake We enjoyed her mistake And, though difficult to guess Failure sometimes brings success. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 The young man seemed old fashioned His self-expression, rationed Though for a thoughtful soul The aim is self-control © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I quickly ate my hat To try and make me fat It wasn't very tasty Best not to be too hasty © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I switched off my brain To see what I would gain I lost the will to care It's best to stay aware © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I stood upon a tree To gaze out at the sea I fell to earth headlong Not every tree is strong © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I bought a chair with no seat I thought it looked really neat My wife said: "It's defective!" Looks can be deceptive © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 I acted like a giraffe It was only for a laugh My wife banned me from the car Don't stick your neck out too far © Paul Scott & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Sing a song to get a client Other ways are defiant Give people some fun It's easier to try then prove it can be done © Tony Stagnitta & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Tim telephoned the comet To get a message from it. He heard it crackle in the dawn: Be the mover, not the pawn. © Richard Lubbock & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Polly put the kettle on To make a cup of tea for John. But she found the water froze: Maybe Time runs back, who knows? © Richard Lubbock & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 He slept on nails to relax After paying his income tax. It made him happy to find Sleep sharpens the mind © Richard Lubbock & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 In begging for change he saw A neat metaphor. Thus insight can mean You can change your routine. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Wearing grey as a colour Couldn't be duller. So unless you are dead Avoid a grey head. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Will twenty watts change a light And make dull become bright? To solve this equation Seek illumination. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Build a garden in your mind The imaginary kind. And to nurture a seed Stay clear of the weed. © Jim Duthoit & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 Mary read poetry at night To keep her mind and heart alight She fell in love in her dreams Everything should be as it seems © Edward de Bono & Edward de Bono Creative Team 1997 |
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