Meter Trouble (Balladeer's Rispetto assignment)

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Open Poetry #45

Meter Trouble (Balladeer's Rispetto assignment)

crosscountry83
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since 2009-07-30

Posts 345

0 posted 2009-08-12 12:57 PM

Seems I am not the only one,
who struggles much throughout the day,
my war with meter's never done,
so learn I must before I play.

I try again, but it is tough.
My learning quest is always rough.
Oh, why can't I just get it right?
Then I could rest and say "good night."

Rileigh

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
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1 posted 2009-08-12 01:42 PM

My goodness! You certainly are not alone! I've been struggling with all the different meters and rhyme schemes ~ but you seem to have done a fine job with this one! ~ and it certainly is timely for me!

Let's keep at it and the day will come when the meters will flow naturally from our pens! ~ and without you and I having to do the 'da DUM's!

Linda

RainbowQueen
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since 2009-08-12

Posts 10
WA., USA

2 posted 2009-08-12 01:49 PM

lols...I so enjoyed this! Reminded me of me

crosscountry83
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since 2009-07-30

Posts 345

3 posted 2009-08-12 02:08 PM

We will get there someday...!

Rileigh

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

4 posted 2009-08-13 09:45 AM

I've been struggling with meter for quite some time, now. Especially the Iambic Pentemeter. Meter isn't easy. So, no you are not alone. But, never give up. Some day maybe it will click.

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

5 posted 2009-08-13 10:11 AM

Hey! I pay my dues in that "I can't get the meter right" club. But, I hang out with a great crowd.

Love this, Rileigh.

Alison

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