Dreaming

Will poems to my dull senses rise, In plainer garb, or apt disguise? Can turn of phrase else serve an end, To vanquish foes or win a friend? What ardor gains a rhyme’s release, To grant me treasured moment’s peace? Or is it merely hubris’ child, That lets me dream I’m Oscar Wilde! 2nd Place, Best Poetic Form, Poet Destroyer A

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 2/18/2016 10:38:00 PM

Hehe! aabb done exquisitely! I love your final two lines!! Marvelous phrasing yet again. KUDOS my friend! Keith

Mark Peterson
Date: 2/18/2016 11:07:00 PM

Thanks, Keith. Glad you enjoyed this idle bit of whimsy that I 'dreamed up'

Skat A

Date: 11/28/2015 10:47:00 PM

Mark, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/17/2013 8:24:00 PM

Congratulations on the fine win, Mark

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/17/2013 11:54:00 PM

Dr. Mehta, thanks so much for noticing this little bit of whimsy. I was lucky to have done so well.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/17/2013 3:51:00 PM

Hello Mark, . Congratulation, Thank you for the fine win..... Sending hugs: -) Thank you for the support. always~ LINDA

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/17/2013 5:29:00 PM

Linda, thanks for honoring me and my poetry. I was happy to support your contest. However, without the support of such as you, I'd be nothing more than a momentary blip at the bottom of the screen.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2013 4:01:00 PM

very cute idea for a poem. Loved the ending on this!

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/6/2013 5:34:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. It's a little pompous, but the archaic rhyme came that way unbidden, so I thought I'd just follow through.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2013 4:00:00 PM

hey, thanks for what you said about Angel in my Eye

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/6/2013 5:28:00 PM

Your welcome. Nothing easier to give away than well-earned praise.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/6/2013 10:38:00 AM

wonderful poem, brilliant rhyme!

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/6/2013 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Ilene. I had fun writing this bit of whimsy.

Joseph Matose

Date: 11/6/2013 1:19:00 AM

a great poem Mark. You've also mentioned my adored Archaic Poet; Wilde. This is what makes me a fan of Just That Archaic Poet for his adeptness in old and well-written poetry. Great write Mark, I must repeat. Friend, JM

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/6/2013 1:19:00 PM

JM: have I told you lately just how awesome you are? Thank you, my treasured friend :)

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/6/2013 12:55:00 PM

Thanks Joesph, it's nice to be part of a group that applauds and appreciates poems like these rather than denigrates them, which is all I've ever had.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 11/5/2013 11:00:00 PM

Another fantastic gem from you, Mark. This poem is impeccable and expertly written. Your craftsmanship with words is a true testament to your talent. This is going into my "favorites"; it's marvelous, my friend. And thank you for your support tonight; I deeply appreciate it :)

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/6/2013 1:18:00 PM

Wonderfully archaic and beautiful :)

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/5/2013 11:12:00 PM

Thanks so much. Very archaic, don't you think?

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 11/5/2013 9:02:00 PM

Wonderful Mark. Well written. I hope you write more couplets. I'll be checking back.

Mark Peterson
Date: 11/5/2013 9:57:00 PM

Hi Trevor: Thanks for your comments, gratefully received. I did post one other couplet: "Comes Then a Day." I've had people say they hate couplets, so, again, thanks.