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A Poet Tale

I linger at my laptop day and night. Not making a fiction to shift a slight. My ink was poised on the tips of my knuckles. There isn't a veil of aims waffle puzzles. Sonnet forming is an arduous endeavor task. It should be tame as faces veiled with a mask. But then, it may truly stay as excessive. Alternatively, should rhyme it with pensive. In point of fact, I'd say it's relatively precise. Sonnet forming is a complex endeavor to entice. It is prompted you to describe it with your eye. But all I can rake stand a specific region of the sky. A mouth heaped with fiction and sophistry. Vacant storage space of bounty. A storeroom that has been overcome by mice. "Goodness!"My mind is deploring in an obscene vice. Crafting a poem presents a daunting challenge. Dazed, I flung my pen down expunge It was simply too much for me to handle. I sincerely obtained sight of the paper bundle. I had seen my sadness jotted in dim crafting. Moreover, I transformed it into a concert showing. Artists are bound to name it a stanza or verse. I took a gander at the page with unity and curse. I'm grasping my worksheets in my hand. Despite the way that my verse was bland. I included an explanation that my poems were bad. Unlike squashed stone, Lyric composing is hard.
Written: November 20, 2021
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Eslinger Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 8:17 AM
Lasaad! U gave me a chuckle w/ur simile last line. ‘Tis reason i quit ALL but grocery lists,writing 1983-2019. The digging in 4 poetry was TOO pain-full! Not composing the lines, but enduring the process. Presently my poems fly in w/1st phrase, then go on easily once sensing the Voice. 4 me editing is the Work! Ur poem =truth IMHO superbly described””. It’s easier 4 me since learning to “leave myself”4 creat process (untilthe editing). also helps avoid the pain,Ur poem provokes ?’s
Roper Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 6:34 PM
I too have the issue of a verse to come easy. I still struggle... People like yourself are very encouraging to inspire one. Nicely written, Lasaad. Have a nice thanksgiving.
Edmonds  Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Sometimes it’s hard to get the words flowing, then other times the poems keep growing. Once the inspiration is fired up hot, a poem comes fast as a gunshot. An inspirational write Lasaad… Belle
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 11:41 AM
You certainly get across to us the difficulty we poets can have when attempting challenging forms. Thanks for sharing, Lasaad.
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:20 PM
Thank you so much for reading and commenting dear Andrea. And my best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.
Kavanagh  Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 6:50 AM
Well Lasaad you certainly structured this fine verse with relative aplomb, I think we all approach our poems uniquely, that’s what can make good poetry great, excellent work, cheers David
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Thank you so much, my friend, David. You're correct, approaches are unique and that's what makes a difference. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Pandit Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 4:55 AM
Yes--it is hard to get it to speak your theme. Well said, Lasaad.
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Thanks my friend, Vijay, you're correct.
Cunningham Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 3:06 AM
Well written Lasaad, artists paint a masterpiece poets create them with words. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Thank you so much, Tom; your kind words are always uplifting me. I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving
Trifiatis Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 2:52 AM
Inspiring poem depicting the arduous challenges a poet faces in order to create a work of art like this, my friend, Lasaad! Blessings.
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:13 PM
Appreciate your kindness, dear friend. Your words mean a lot to me. Have a happy thanksgiving.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 2:44 AM
I too find crafting a poem a difficult task. You did a fine job. ~~
Poet Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 12:08 PM
Thanks for the inspiring remark, my friend.
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