Dear Poetry

     Violet verse channel,
       or swarovski conduit,
         phrase on finger tips, 
     itchy inclination,
       poetry a purl knit,
          garment of expression,
        for enigmatic inklings,
      lambent latex lyrical,
          garnet clad dwelling,
       for weighty topic,
       of metric tonne metier,
     life questions welling up,
         within sentient me,
        once occluded,
      I’d adumbrate in brief,
         daily conversations,
       then blithely omit,
        in dizzying eddy,
     whirlpool roundabout,
of clogged schedule,
      one can self delude,
        haul out trite fibs,
       glib excuses,
         such as swamped,
     with chores unwieldy, 
        then a frail whisper,
          exhorted earnestly,
        “Write From The Heart,”
            and other pristine prompts,
              your skills now await,
            without inane bragging,
        stories, essays, tracts, 
         which in the past,
            were wardrobe assets,
       worn in taut scrutiny,
           in arrant academia,
      employed by me,
        in chosen field of science,
     where conceptual clarity,
          in tests, exams, orals , 
              ranked and reigned,
                  supreme,
       gracious gumption plucker,
   me embarked on,
   poetic escapade extraordinaire,
     poetry my fresh lease,
            of life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

One Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Your diction here is excellent and how you flowed and formatted the poem is excellent... A great poem for the contest.. Congratulations on your placement..
Kerr Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM
I’m flattered Silent One by your compliments. Thank you very much for considering my entry and of course your placement. Howard
Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Very cool how you did the challenge for this particular contest. The sponsor should like this one a lot. Great imagery, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
September 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
A waffle holding syrup of alliteration splattered throughout these lines which reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. 👏✍️. Sara K.
Kerr Avatar
September 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Your reflections always welcome to me, Sara. The time and care involved much appreciated and never taken for granted. Thanks a lot. Howard
Empress Avatar
September 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
“ poetic escapade extraordinaire” that is such a catchy and beautiful and creative phrase dear Howard! Youv written and expressed what poetry means to you in such a sincere and heartfelt manner! Poetry ~ for some of us is a way of expressing what we usually suppress. If not for poetry ~ imagine the chaos Love the alliterations and wordplay that fits the theme of the prompt Pleasure reading Sending you light always Best wishes
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace