What's going on suggested we write a poem that starts with the words:
This poem…
“What a strange way to start” he thought.
This poem… and now what?
It has no objective, no destination.
How do you write to something like that?
Well, this poem makes no sense.
Perhaps it is not meant to?
Is it meant to be a limerick?
Perhaps.
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There was a old poet of Oz
Who rambled rather lost becoz
The topic prescribed
Was poorly described
And he had no idea where he woz.
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No, this poem isn’t a limerick.
And too long to be a haiku. Or is it?
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No topic to use—
The Keyboard rattles about
Producing some words.
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Hmmm…technical rather than emotional.
Or a villanelle perhaps?
Please God, no, not a villanelle.
There is nothing for it.
This poem is over.
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I got such a kick out of this, Cosmo. Especially the poet of Oz stanza. Made me laugh. So much fun. So happy you linked with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot! A lot about what this poem is not and therefore cannot be. Does anything undefined actually exist?
ReplyDeletehaha - clever way to weave in some poetic forms. I smiled as I was reading This Poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the smile. I love the way "This poem" begins and reaches its destination to bring a smile.
ReplyDeleteI agree it is a strange way to start a poem....but what a fun poem you wrote once you got started!
ReplyDelete"There was a old poet of Oz
ReplyDeleteWho rambled rather lost becoz " lol Love that stanza Fun poem
Delightful poem. Made me laugh.
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