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William James
Junior Member
since 2008-05-05
Posts 31
Ohio

0 posted 2008-05-05 02:33 PM


Know-it Poet

Since a child, I always wanted to be a poet
And I thought the lines always had to rhyme
I saw the poems of the greats who know it
And was surprised to hear the end of the line

It didn’t fit I felt.  How can it be called poetry
Their words instilled images often quite bizarre
They arrange the words spaced by telemetry
Sometimes jumping down
                                      lines
                                              like
                                                    these
                                                             are

I tried to mimic the look and ignore the word’s end
Depicted brazen visions nobody else thought to say
When I read it afterwards it was hard to comprehend
The poem I wrote remains ugly to me to this very day

I went back to my own style where it felt so good
Plain block stanzas which appeared boring to some
Each has a way to convey a meaning understood
I only hope for my words to be enjoyed by everyone



© Copyright 2008 James Moomey - All Rights Reserved
shyvl
Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531
texas, usa
1 posted 2008-05-05 04:03 PM


Style is personal and we each write best when we stick to our own.  It is then(When we write in truth)we touch others.  Loved the read.
sharyn

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
2 posted 2008-05-05 07:21 PM


Welcome to Pip, dear William!

In being true to ourselves we express our unique style. I enjoyed your work.

Love,
Margherita

AAB
Member
since 2008-04-10
Posts 99
Canada
3 posted 2008-05-05 09:37 PM


I think we've all tried to imatate the great at some time or another but its never quite right. its best to stick with what works for you. lovely poem.

"Death cannot stop true love, all it can do is delay it for a while" The Princess Bride

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