The Rules

The views expressed here are personal to Bob Richarson, and
are not intended to represent any body or organisation.

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The following conserns those interested in starting an ALL species charity, or those nterested in taking part in:
"The UNFINISHED Legendary Lines Of Ponder" Project.

To help the victims mentioned, and others who have not yet been included, REGARDLESS OF SPECIES. All Species Charity or Collaboration of Charities

REMEMBER! They will always be unfinished, because of the unpredicability of the human race, in fcat it's in the best interests of possible future victims, the lines remain unfinished.

Go Straight To the Rules

"Yes, I am deadly serious. I would like to donate these verses for the good of the victims I have written about. The problem has always been, that the nature of the content, can be extremely upsetting, when people read them, which is in fact the whole point.

How bizarre we are as a species. We consume countless examples of cruelty, abuse, injury, murder, mass murder, and even genocide, and ethnic cleansing, without batting an eyelid. Most of this is dished up by the entertainment industry. Films, plays, computer games (I dread to imagine what that content might be), and of course the real life examples, ON THE NEWS!

My thoughts are that if we can endure all of that, on a daily basis, what chance do Animals, and Vulnerable Humans stand?

I've been vegetarian, for 18 years, along with my wife Sylvia, three of her four sisters, my sister, and many friends, and acquaintances. My eldest Daughter has been veggie since she was a little girl, with tiny lapses along the way. She is now fully vegan as is her husband. Her two boys, fall into the veggie category because of sweets, and ice cream, and a bit of dairy (But not milk). My other children, a boy, and another girl, both tried it for a few years, but have returned to what they consider the main stream. Fully carnivorous. What can I say, you can't win them all.

Oddly enough, being veggie, puts me at a disadvantage, when I attempt to present these verses, I feel judged myself , as if it were me who invented the evidence, for which I am merely the advocate.

I feel compelled to preserve that evidence in a readable format, which will hopefully make the reader think .I wish I could be more like Paul McCartney, and Yoko Ono, who simply say: "Don't eat meat".

The origin of "The Unfinished Legendary Lines of Ponder" (Ponder being the fictitious location in which my story is set, as well being a state of mind), is well documented on this web site. I have used that age-old writer's claim, that the Lines came out of nowhere, or they just popped into my head. Well the truth is I created them didn't I? They are my poetry, my thoughts, my cognitive intention to spread some kind of message.

They ARE! sad...They ARE! brutal...They ARE! TRUE!

Therefore, I have concluded that the presentation of them must be LIGHT HEARTED! FUN! And A LITTLE BIT MYSTERIOUS!

How is this possible? you ask. Unless you, or a collaboration of charities can devise something better, my intention is to present them as an ongoing mystery. That's why I am calling them the "UNFINISHED Legendary Lines Of Ponder".

I am hoping that, by asking participants to keep the answers to them selves, they can each experience the powerful nature of the message, without actually sharing their reactions. I know each person who reads them gets something different, even, guilt, dread, and fear. The benefit of this as far we the receivers or their particular donation is, quite simply the donation. It's unlikely, that members from the groups of humans, mentioned in the Lines, are likely to change their ways, just because I have recorded their habits, but we might get their donation, because of the compelling nature of the mystery that surrounds them, and it's unlikely they will broadcast the fact they are indeed members of that particular group. OR IS IT!

I suspect some people will feel obliged to read them, just to defend them selves. however, as I've pointed out above, they will have to pay for the privilege, thus helping the creatures they may have been, disrespectful, careless, or blatantly cruel to. See Appendix B.

I am also hoping, that other people will write new verses for inclusion in the lines. See Rule 3.

On a wider note, I would love to see an "ALL SPECIES CHARITY", See Appendix C. To my knowledge, and conclusions, from research, no such charity exists. My best hope therefore is a collaboration of charities. It has to be said, the fewer in the collaboration, the better the spread of resulting funds would be.

Each creature will get a mention in the script of "A Group of Humans". Some get starring parts. ALL of them will be living at Lord Wonder of, Ponder's sanctuary, so even if they are merely in shot, they will form part of the story, and of course, the fact remains, they did inspire the story in the first place. More importantly, the mystery which I hope to get started here will be carried forward into the story. The lines will be referred to as MAYBE or MAYBE NOT existing, when in fact they will already be out there in people's consciousness, long before the film, or play ever gets seen.

Below are the FUN RULES I have concocted. They do form part of the presentation I would like to see, and they are meant to be, odd, in your face, not to be taken too seriously. However, in the final analysis: "Those are the rules" Thank You.

Kind Regards
Bob Richardson.

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The Unfinished Rules for Humans and Other Creatures
Participating In the Solving of the Mysteries In:

“The Unfinished Legendary Lines of Ponder”.

RULE 1. THE MIGHT AND THE MIGHT NOT OF DISCLOSURE

a) The author, herein known as the owner of the intellectual rights to the verses, and the premise, herein after, known as the premise, but not the promise of the premise. Notwithstanding that, under no circumstance will he (The aforesaid owner), disclose the identity of any creature mentioned in the “Unfinished Legendary Lines of Ponder” Until they are in fact finished.

b) In as much as the owner or author and creator of the premise, and the verses, strongly believes the lines will NEVER! be finished, due to the nature of one group of creatures, currently marauding around our planet. I.E. “A Group of Humans”, or more accurately Groups Of Humans. In any event, the identities of said creatures, and that of subsequently added creatures, providing they are set out in the formula described in RULE 3. Para. d), are and shall be, BLATANTLY OBVIOUS to the reader. ambiguity is also allowed, in fact it's encouraged.

c) Should the Owner/Author/Creator, ever say he Might, or MIGHT NOT reveal the identity of said creature or creatures. Do Not expect an answer. See Rule 4 Para. a)

d) Since it is the interests of all creatures current and future, destined to be included in, “The Unfinished Legendary Lines of Ponder”, due to the activities of the previuosly mentioned, Groups Of Humans; that the definitive answers are NOT GIVEN. THEREFORE: THE DEFINITIVE ANSWERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN. (Deliberately to keep the mystery going).

RULE 2. THE PREMISE AND USE

a) Since the premise is deemed to be obvious. Information cannot be given to participants who are not clear about the premise.

b) The “Unfinished legendary Lines of Ponder”, are to be used for raising awareness, and funds I.E. money, services, facilities, and advantages, for the creatures in the verses., and equally important. TO GIVE THEM A VOICE!!

c) Where examples, and photographs, used would suggest the creature is not in need of the help described in Para.c) above, it is deemed obvious See Rule 1. Para.b) the example does not, and could not represent all possible occurrences of the creature type intended to be represented by the premise, and the verses.

RULE 3. ADDITIONAL VERSES

a) Additional verses, are welcomed, and may be added by participants who are clear or claim to be clear about the premise, and the formula See Rule 3. Para. b)

b) Additional verses will only be considered for inclusion, if the participant is clear or claims to be clear about the premise. See Rule 3. Para. a)

c) Additional verses will only be included if the premise of the additional verses are such, that answers are not necessary. See Rule 1. Para. c) Rule 3. Para. b)

d) Additional verse MUST follow the premise: “I SEE” “I HEAR” “I FEEL”, and include more than the promise of the premise. It must CONTAIN the premise, within the formula. See Rule 1. Para. b)

e) Additional verses MUST NOT include any reference to the creature’s identity, using HUMAN terminology. Only mental imagery, used to describe the deeds that led to the creature’s demise. See Rule 3 Para. a) b) c) d)

f) Additional verses which contain evidence of a creature SURVIVING! the deeds, will considered on it’s merits, and any deviation from the original premise or promise of such premise, or aside to the above, will be assessed, and evaluated. See Rule 1. Para. c) Rule 3. Para. b) 4/10 See Me!

RULE 4. ANSWERS

a) Answers cannot be given as to the identity of the creatures, or the premise of the verses, until the Unfinished Legendary Lines of Ponder are finished. (But they won't be)

b) Answers cannot be given to participants who are not clear about the premise.

c) Answers are not deemed necessary for those who are clear or claim to be clear about the premise. See Rule 1.Para. b) Rule 4. Para. a)

RULE 5. ADDITIONAL RULES

a) Additional rules may be added as and when the Owner/Author/Creator, or such person as is authorised, deem fit. In view of the unpredictable nature of the main perpetrators of the deeds highlighted in The “Unfinished legendary Lines of Ponder”, the rules as is at that time may not suffice to administer the fund raising abilities of the " The Unfinished legendary Lines of Ponder”.

b) Additional rules could be added, should the Owner/Author/Creator, or such person as is authorised, be seen to be making up the rules as they are going along. In the event, that the Owner/Author/Creator, or such person as is authorised, could be perceived to be making up the rules as they are going along....GOOD!!

c) Additional rules will be added See Rule 5. Para. a)

Appendix A. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION
Any creature regardless of species, having fallen victim to any group of one or more humans, is automatically eligible.

Appendix B. CONSIDERATION FOR THE HUMANS FORMING PART OR ALL OF THE GROUPS.
Any human, or group of humans having read, or being in the process of reading these rules or, in fact the "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder". Does, would, could, or might, feel, guilt, or in any other way, feel attacked, marginalized, picked on, victimised, highlighted, revealed, implicated or publicised, in any way shape or form...GOOD!! Excepting always that humans falling into the same or a similar category as those in "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder", or be an example of a victim, or indeed be the attacked party, and yet to be included in "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder". Shall be treated in a compassionate and respectful manner, as is the premise of the aforesaid creative works.

Appendix C. ALL SPECIES CHARITY.
In the event of an all species charity, or collaboration of charities existing, or coming into existence for the purpose of administrating funds raised as a result of "The Unfinished legendary Lines Of Ponder" being published, used, performed, leased, loaned, licensed for use, auctioned, or donated. The funds shall be divided fairly, and proportionately, by species, with consideration for the needs of individuals on a case by case basis. Perpetration of deeds by one species on another shall not exclude them as beneficiaries.

"the longer we keep the mystery going, the better. "

“Please enjoy the spirit in which these rules are written, I had fun writing them, and most of it is valid stuff, even though they are a little verbose, and with my tongue a little bit in my cheek. I hope you enjoy the verses. My apologies if they upset you, but then, that just proves you are human. Personally I think the fact that we are willing to address the issues, and not dwell on the deeds is the most touching element".
Bob Richardson

Purpose and Disclaimer
The verses, "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder", and The Rules for: "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder" published here are part of an original creative body of work, reflecting the opinions and feelings of the author. They are the author's interpretation of events that have already occurred, and which are still occurring on a daily basis. They are allegorical in concept, and not intended to be accurate or educational. No insult or injury of persons, directly or by association is intended. No apologies are made for any resulting rhetoric. No correspondence, or discussions about the contents or comments of the people and animals that have been "Given A Voice" in "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder", or The Rules for: "The Unfinished Legendary Lines Of Ponder" can be entered into. unless in pursuit of the wider publication of this work, or to directly benefit the people and animals featured in them.