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The Greatest Poet Ever

I got to wonderin' the other day
who was the greatest poet ever?
Was it a guy named Willie Shakespeare
or someone much more clever?

I thought it over for quite a while
just who this guy might be.
Then suddenly a light went on!
By God, it could be me!

So I'm gonna write a Masterpiece.
Just you wait and see.
It'll be the best poem ever wrote
and the author will be me!

Everyone from near and far
will know my famous name.
The poem I write will be so great
it will bring me worldwide fame!

I'll be chauffeured 'round in limousines
and flown in private jets.
Everyone will call me "sir"
and I'll have no regrets.

I'll be treated just like Royalty,
No matter where I go.
I'll be waited on hand and foot,
just to let you know.

So when you're in my presence
don't you forget to bow,
cause I'll be the greatest poet ever,
I'm tellin' you right now!

That's it - My mind's made up
and since I'm gonna be so great,
I decided I won't write it now,
you're just gonna have to wait!

  written 3/5/11

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  1. Date: 5/5/2013 5:32:00 PM

    I clicked on Poetry Soups best Poets in Rhyme...and up came the greatest Poet who ever lived...which of course is you.....Love this...thanks.....

  1. Date: 12/7/2012 1:41:00 PM

    An oldie but a goodie. Light & Love

  1. Date: 7/29/2012 10:02:00 PM

    RALPH, still congratulating all my sisters past contest. . Now I'm on the poets favorite poem contest.. I'm actually amazed with all these poems. I see why they are chosen as a favorite poem by other poets...a Super Congratulations here. I think I agreed with all the winners in this contest... love~PD

  1. Date: 7/26/2012 1:03:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win in SKAT's "Members Favorite Poem" contest Ralph. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 7/26/2012 6:20:00 AM

    great write ....congrats on your win Ralph

  1. Date: 7/26/2012 4:56:00 AM

    Ralph a belated congrats on your win..David

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 2:53:00 PM

    Very funny... congratulations on your win... Terry

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 9:47:00 AM

    Congrats on your win Ralph!!!

  1. Date: 7/25/2012 12:23:00 AM

    Yes,Ralph.We just have to wait for that unique masterpiece.SPLENDID!Great and Wonderful write.This's going to be my Fav.Nice going friend.KUDOS to You.

  1. Date: 6/24/2011 8:14:00 AM

    congrats on your win in chris's contest, great that he gave poems such as this another chance to shine - sparkling wit!

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 1:00:00 PM

    My congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Ralph

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 11:39:00 AM

    Ralph, I really enjoyed your humour here. Hilarious! Thank you kindly for entering this poem into my contest~!

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 11:29:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win in Chris's contest Ralph. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 11:03:00 AM

    Cute! I'm definitely not forgetting to bow :) Congrats to you on your win!

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 9:11:00 AM

    Remember how much I loved this the first time I read it, Ralph. Congratulations on your win in Chris's contest! Love, Carolyn

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 9:00:00 AM

    What a wonderfully written witty piece this is Ralph, you definitely got me laughing with this very lighthearted write :D-- and please don't keep us waiting too long ;) -- Really enjoyed reading this -- Super congrats on your win, I bow to you, oh wonder poet :D

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 6:33:00 AM

    Perhaps this is your masterpiece! lol...It certainly gave me a laugh and I know just how you feel...congrats...BG

  1. Date: 6/23/2011 2:35:00 AM

    Congrats on your win. I enjoyed this first time round, so great to see it win. Best wishes Em :)

  1. Date: 6/22/2011 9:58:00 PM

    oh, I remember this one, Ralph. It is a great poem. Wonderful poet humor!! Congrats on your big win.

  1. Date: 6/22/2011 9:16:00 PM

    Congrats Ralph on your fantastic second place win in 2nd chance contest with this stunner luv.. it is fabulous.. enjoy another victory with luv..my friend..

  1. Date: 4/16/2011 3:40:00 PM

    Hilarious, Mr Greatest Poet Ever. What an enjoyable and clever write. Well done.

  1. Date: 3/11/2011 9:02:00 AM

    LOL - very witty, Ralph. Well done : ) Jack

  1. Date: 3/9/2011 12:45:00 PM

    I enjoyed your poem very much......George

  1. Date: 3/9/2011 9:31:00 AM

    I'm adding this to my favs, this put a smile on my face for today, good thing too i was starting to feel tired..lol..thanks for this adorable poem Ralph, -Miranda-

  1. Date: 3/9/2011 8:34:00 AM

    Priceless Ralph. Every so often on the Soup a special gem appears. I have just read one today. I love it, have a lovely day.....:)

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 11:54:00 PM

    ahahahahah. That was a clever way to "get out of it" at the end. hahaha. LOVE it.

  1. Date: 3/8/2011 12:19:00 PM

    That's really funny, Ralph. Just love your sense of humor. I think even old Willie Shakespeare would be laughing at this one. I'll be holding my breath until you post the masterpiece. Hope it's within the next minute or two or I'll turn blue. Now I'm just green with envy for your sense of humor. Love, Carolyn

  1. Date: 3/6/2011 11:15:00 PM

    Very cool delivery on a piece I wanted to hate, but sadly, you made it great! Nice work!

  1. Date: 3/5/2011 2:43:00 PM

    i am giving you a seven for the self effacing nature of your poem Ralph, that alone makes it great..in my book anyhow!

  1. Date: 3/5/2011 1:58:00 PM

    LOL! I like this, Ralph! Light and humorous too. Thanks for putting a : ) on my face! Always, Annalise

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