I Am Bored With Titles

I’m bored with sifting through the trite
to find a poet who can write
with passion that can stimulate
the mind’s of those who take his bait.

I’m bored with titles that don’t tell
of magic written down so well
that had the invite shown appeal
we'd all be hooked on poet’s reel.

So poets when with skill you write,
let titles shine out through the trite
and let your label show with pride
the passions that poor titles hide.

The poetry is never done
however skilful you become
for you will never strike a chord
if your intro’ leaves us bored!

Ivor G Davies


Written for the contest " I AM BORED WITH............ (though I am afraid I will have to 
alter the title before I publish it in my next book!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/18/2011 6:59:00 AM
This is great, awesome... amazing!! I always learn something new from your poems :D
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Date: 5/23/2011 10:38:00 PM
hahaha, that little note you wrote. Titles are SO important and everyone needs to use great skill when picking his title! congrats for the win with your fine poem
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Date: 5/18/2011 6:13:00 AM
I am still reading your book, Ivor's Ramblings, and I may have to settle for Ivor's book...where are you?
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Date: 5/16/2011 11:15:00 AM
Congratulations Ivor on your win in Linda-Marie's contest. Love,Carol
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Date: 5/13/2011 2:35:00 AM
Many Congrats Ivor on big win in Linda's contest with this beautiful depiction of emotions in verse. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 5/12/2011 4:25:00 PM
Great to see your success Ivor, with this worthy poem's winner circle presentation. Agape, Moses
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Date: 5/12/2011 4:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Ivor.
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Date: 5/12/2011 9:51:00 AM
I agree wholeheartedly that titles spark interest in reading a poem, Ivor. Well said! Congratulations on your win, Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/12/2011 7:10:00 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Linda, Ivor
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Date: 5/11/2011 8:25:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Ivor. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 5/11/2011 7:03:00 PM
Congrats Ivor on your success in my contest with this extraordinary entry luv.. thankxx for supporting my contest..
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Date: 5/8/2011 12:59:00 AM
True, but you must admit, sometimes the hardest part in writing a poem is its title, at least that is my experience.
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Date: 5/2/2011 10:11:00 AM
Very True....WOW them from the "get go"...and best wishes in the contest...sounds like a winner to me but then don't you always.....
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Date: 4/29/2011 2:11:00 PM
Hey Ivor, your Bro sent me a link, pix of u2 fighting and some more. I was amazed, because u guys looked so much alike that I was amazed. I shoed my wife she asked where I got that pix she had never seen it before or didnt remember it...she thought it was a ppix of our kids. I can send you a pix of them if you send me a link. I also to send you a free copy of the new WRITING SONNETS 4 YOUR FRIENDS )& SOULMATES & Mssr L'Vampyre & Friends if u send me an address. Ron (veebdosa)
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Date: 4/29/2011 2:37:00 AM
I cannot agree with you more. A good poem can easily be overlooked due to a wishy-washy title. I enjoyed this poem, Ivor. Smooth, as always.
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