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A Reverse Rant

"Rhyming poems have nothing of substance to say
They're childish! Ridiculous! Silly! Passe!

What's that - 'The Raven,' fine prose, you assure?
Pshaw, a talking bird is not Literature!
'The Road Not Taken' - how indecisively trite
'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day' ~ why, out of spite?

'How Do I Love Thee' - such female nonsense!
'She Walks in Beauty,' not even past tense!
'Oh Captain, my Captain' just repeats and repeats
'Death Be Not Proud' - indeed, no great feat

Rhyme is over and done, finite, dead
Give me a rambling run-on sentence, instead!"

Sure, it's easy to call Dr. Seuss poppycock
HIS books are world-famous, what have YOU got?

12/11/18

Entered in 'Living It Up for Laughter' contest

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Ann Peck June 30, 2021 at 8:48 AM Oh, this is sooo good, Michelle! Every sentence a "gotcha." So funny~so true!

John Watt June 17, 2021 at 10:32 PM Revisiting this gem of yours, and once again it brought a smile and a knowing nod.

Jim Dunlap March 30, 2021 at 6:19 PM Amen sister. Amen. You said a mouthful this time. Beau travail.

Dalton Moss March 30, 2021 at 8:37 AM I could not agree more Those run-on sentences Oh, what a bore. Seriously, though, I am in your camp on this one, Michelle!

David Browning March 30, 2021 at 8:29 AM This is brilliant!

John Watt August 5, 2020 at 10:19 PM Came back to an old favorite of mine to enjoy another read. Classic Michelle Faulkner wit, humor, and charm.

John Watt April 23, 2020 at 7:13 PM Wow Michelle, your sardonic wit is really on display in this one! Loved the sarcastic approach to modern poetry's critique of the classics. You picked some awesome examples, some of my all-time faves. Speaking of which, this is going in my FAVs. Soupmail...

Debbie Duncan March 8, 2019 at 10:05 PM I like your humor

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2019 at 12:48 AM This is so funny and delightful Michelle. Congratulations for being #1 on the best new poems list! I loved this, tho' I love these poets and their rhyme. : ) xxoo

P.S. Awtry January 9, 2019 at 8:41 PM 'The Road Not Taken' - how indecisively trite-- That line and the run-on sentence remark!!! No wonder this is such a popular piece! Congratulations for being #1 on the best new poems list!

Manu Singh Tanwar January 7, 2019 at 5:10 AM Nicely written and congrats too.. Michelle Faulkner January 7, 2019 at 1:35 PM Thank you for your comment, manu-

Darlene De Beaulieu January 4, 2019 at 7:14 PM Hello Michelle, I like the way you did this poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Michelle Faulkner January 6, 2019 at 3:41 PM Much appreciate your kind comment, Darlene!

Jerry T Curtis January 4, 2019 at 6:57 AM This is Brilliant. I have always found it fascinating People who can write poetry never try validating it by claiming it to be prose. Congratulations Michelle Michelle Faulkner January 6, 2019 at 3:40 PM Thanks, Jerry, and Happy New Year!

Suzette Campbell January 4, 2019 at 3:51 AM Oh my, this was so on point, fun to read and made me lol, I always believe poetry just comes from the soul, although I enjoy all styles, but this right here said it all, just be you when writing, loved it much?? Michelle Faulkner January 6, 2019 at 3:39 PM Thanks for your fun comment, Suzette, so glad you like it!

Eve Roper January 3, 2019 at 12:57 PM Congratulations on your top placement of the list of new poems,, Beautiful poem. Michelle Faulkner January 3, 2019 at 2:56 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Eve!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 1, 2019 at 10:51 AM Giggles galore! A feast of a read ;) xomo! Michelle Faulkner January 3, 2019 at 3:03 PM So glad it's giggle-worthy, thanks for your comment, Maureen!

Heidi Sands December 30, 2018 at 9:54 AM Congratulations for #2 on the Best New Poems List :) Michelle Faulkner December 30, 2018 at 3:16 PM Thank you so much, Heidi!

Jan Allison December 29, 2018 at 3:49 PM dropping back with my congrats again Michelle:-) hugs jan xx Michelle Faulkner December 29, 2018 at 4:05 PM Thank you again, Jan!

Sunlite Wanter December 29, 2018 at 11:15 AM I'm smiling if sardonically, all the way through. Congratulations! Michelle Faulkner December 29, 2018 at 2:21 PM Thank you, appreciate your comment!

Funom Makama December 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM This is beautiful with the exhibition of the zenith of poetic craft.I love the passion, expressions and beautiful lines... Merry christmas and a wonderful 2019. Michelle Faulkner December 23, 2018 at 1:52 PM Thank you, happy holidays to you also!

Aqua Marine December 19, 2018 at 1:15 AM :D This was well constructed rhyme, and hilarious too, Michelle- My earlier poetry was mostly rhyme, then I drifted on to Poetry Soup, and found poetry "all sorts..." Learnt SO much here, and still learning...your poem has got me thinking..will Have to try some more formal rhyme again soon. Takes discipline to get it "just right!" Have a lovely day! : ))) Michelle Faulkner December 23, 2018 at 1:51 PM So true, thanks for your lovely comment!

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2018 at 5:49 PM Though I love most of the poems cited and am primarily a rhyming poet, I LOVE this poem. It's brilliant. FAVE Michelle Faulkner December 23, 2018 at 1:51 PM That is quite a compliment from you, much appreciated!

Robert Lindley December 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM I so truly love the deep sarcasm in this very creative and rhyming poem. As an old rhymer, this gem warmed my heart and inspires me to perhaps write tonight, in rhyme. A fav my dear friend.. Thanks too .. Michelle Faulkner December 16, 2018 at 1:27 PM Thank you, always appreciate your visits and comments, my friend-

Gershon Wolf December 15, 2018 at 9:21 PM Back with congrats on your win in Nina's contest. Well-deserved, my friend! :) gw Michelle Faulkner December 16, 2018 at 1:27 PM Thanks, gw!

Carolyn Devonshire December 15, 2018 at 2:05 PM Your poem had me laughing out loud, Michelle. This one goes to my faves for its creativity and blunt sarcasm. I'll not compare thee to a "summer's night," but perhaps to Michael Che. LOL Congratulations on your win in Nina's contest. Sending wishes for happy holidays, Carolyn Michelle Faulkner December 15, 2018 at 2:49 PM So glad you enjoyed this one, very grateful for your wonderful comments!

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