Sidney Beck Poet Kyrielle

Better Than Gold

BETTER    THAN     GOLD

International literati pay homage
To our hero’s literary courage
Matching  Homer’s  and Cicero’s of old:
Dr. Ram’s words are better than gold.

Author of countless gems of art
Always a  SOUP  figure  right from the start
Giant of words and verse to behold:
Dr. Ram’s words are better than gold.

Standards of style and lexicon to uphold
He often to me the secrets  has told
Occasionally has also needed to scold:
Dr.  Ram’s words are better than gold.

When needing advice or lost in a fog
When rhyme is a marsh and rhythm a bog
And  my  poem is stillborn, unalive, cold: 
Dr.  Ram’s words are better than gold.

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Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM sydney, I am finally seeing this contest list of winners for the first time and I can see how you got first place Congratulations . You used some great vocabulary in yours!

Gautami Phookan May 5, 2011 at 5:09 AM Congrats Sydney on your super win in this contest. .A very fine tribute to him...Cheers!!! gautami

Samual Ronthorpe May 4, 2011 at 11:15 PM Excellent job. Congrats

Carol Sunshine Brown May 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM Congratulations Syd on your win in Joe's contest "Better Then Gold". Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta May 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM Reading this, I wondered, is this really me? I think I am not.You have created a character mightier than what he is. I pray God to give his blessings to stand to what you expect from me. I feel very much near to your heart reading your words. Thanks again, Sydney peck and congrats on the top place win with this beautiful Kyrielle perfectly explored.

Dr.Ram Mehta May 4, 2011 at 4:43 AM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Joe, Sydney and thanks for writing on him

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM Congrats Syd on your first place win in Joe's contest for one of our premiere poets, Dr. Ram.. enjoy luv..

Debbie Guzzi May 3, 2011 at 5:46 PM Awww so good! A peach of a tribute congrad's Light & Love

John Freeman May 3, 2011 at 4:36 PM Great to see your poem at the top Sydney. Congratulations on your honor in first place. Agape, Moses

Carrie Richards May 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM Such a fine tribute to Dr Ram! Congratulations Sydney on your winning poem!

Carolyn Devonshire May 3, 2011 at 3:47 PM Congratulations on your first-place win, Syd. Well deserved. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick May 3, 2011 at 3:16 PM Congratulations on your win with this complimentary creative work..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire March 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM Dr. Ram is all that you describe, Syd. He gives us tips, writes awesome poetry. If we are feeling "lost in a fog," we know where to turn. He'll be delighted by your tribute and I wish you success in Joe's contest. Love, Carolyn PS -- you did a great job with this form.

Lola Dreamz March 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM This is very nice. I like it! Too bad I don't know Dr. Ram *winks*