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Elusive Poet

No rhyme
	This time.

Re-thought
	Still naught.

Read books
	Got looks.

Brain nap
	A sap?

More rest
	Flunked test.

Online
	Not fine.

Didn’t learn
	Still yearn.

Free verse
	Got worse.

Poet?
	Forget.

Tried hard
	No bard!



10/29/17

Copyright © Bartholomew Williams | Year Posted 2017

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Andrea Dietrich

July 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM

I can't seem to find any poem of yours that I have not already read. But it was fun seeing this set again. Better than most footles I see here this set was!

Bartholomew Williams

July 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM

Thanks, Andrea! You have been my most consistent reader, and I truly appreciate that - and you. I think I may find one or two that you have not yet read, and if so, I will let you know. But it also tells me I need to post more poems!! ;) As always, blessings and very best, Bartholomew

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 7, 2019 at 1:56 PM

Bartholomew Williams, I like your style of this poem. have a nice day my friend.

Bartholomew Williams

July 8, 2019 at 9:46 AM

Thank you very much, Darlene. I am glad you enjoyed my poem and appreciate your kind words. Best wishes to you! :) Bartholomew

April 3, 2018 at 9:06 PM

Congratulations on your win, Bartholomew, excellent footle. Hugs Eve ~`*

Bartholomew Williams

April 4, 2018 at 12:02 AM

Thank you very much, Eve, for your kind and gracious comments, and and for stopping by. Hugs right back to you! :) Bartholomew

April 3, 2018 at 1:40 PM

a great string of footles Bartholomew:-) I love writing this fun formhugs jan xx

Bartholomew Williams

April 4, 2018 at 12:01 AM

Thank you very much, Jan, for your encouraging thoughts and words. Hugs to you, too! :) Bartholomew

April 3, 2018 at 9:47 AM

Congrats on your win with this fun footle, Bartholomew.

Bartholomew Williams

April 3, 2018 at 10:01 AM

Thank you very much, Line, for your kind words. I appreciate it. Congratulations on your high second-place win with "OOPS"!! All my best to you. :) Bartholomew

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 3, 2018 at 12:39 AM

- Congratulations on your 6nd place in the contest, Bartholomew :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bartholomew Williams

April 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise!! :) I appreciate you stopping by, reading my poem, and leaving a positive comment. Congrats on your 3rd-place showing (please see my comments there)! :) Bartholomew

January 3, 2018 at 3:26 PM

That's a great footle, thanks for the chuckle.

Bartholomew Williams

January 3, 2018 at 3:55 PM

You're welcome, Agnes, and thank you very much for dropping by! :) Bartholomew

December 20, 2017 at 1:09 PM

An excellent footle B! I must try it one day :)

Bartholomew Williams

December 20, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Thank you very much, "Shadow..." This one was pure enjoyment to write! :) I do recommend the footle form of poetry. It is rather simple and provides a welcome relief from some of the other highly structured types. Thanks again, and holiday blessings to you and yours!! :) Bartholomew

Gregory Richard Barden

December 9, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Congratulations on your Footle win, Bartholomew - blessings, friend! :-)

Bartholomew Williams

December 9, 2017 at 5:03 PM

Thank you very much, Greg! I decided to try something a little lighter this time and had a bit of fun with it. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend, and your nice comment. In case we don't "talk" within the next couple weeks, blessings and the happiest of holidays to you and your family!! :) Bartholomew

November 27, 2017 at 7:01 PM

congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 7:31 PM

Thank you very much, Jan. I am grateful for your well wishes, and thanks for taking the time to read my piece. Hugs right back to you! :) Bartholomew

Andrea Dietrich

November 27, 2017 at 3:48 PM

way to go, Barholomew. I enjoyed these.

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 7:29 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea! I appreciate you dropping by, and I'm glad you liked my poem. Nice to see you on the top level of the podium (again)! Blessings to you. :) Bartholomew

Barry Stebbings

November 27, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Congratulations on your win, Bartholomew. // Barry

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM

Thank you very much, Barry. Congratulations on your fine winner, "Apparition"!! Best regards, Bartholomew :)

November 27, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Oh but you are obviously. Congratulations.

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 1:33 PM

Jean, thank you so much for your uplifting comment! I really appreciate it. Congrats to you on your top placement with "Teenager"!! :) Bartholomew

November 27, 2017 at 10:24 AM

Congrats!

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 1:27 PM

Thanks so much, Kim! It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I appreciate your consistently encouraging words. It is great to have you on Soup! All my best to you. :) Bartholomew

November 27, 2017 at 10:07 AM

Congratulations on your fine win with this chain of footle, Bart. Poets often tend to downgrade themselves! Regards // paul

Bartholomew Williams

November 27, 2017 at 1:25 PM

Thank you very much, Paul. I sincerely appreciate it. I enjoyed your winner, "The Obsessive Theatre Goer." My very best wishes to you. :) Bartholomew

October 30, 2017 at 6:18 PM

Hi Bartholomew, I know the feeling:-) Alexis

Bartholomew Williams

October 30, 2017 at 7:09 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis, for your kind, supportive comment. You have my very best wishes! :) Bartholomew

October 30, 2017 at 6:36 AM

I think many a poet has felt like this from time to time.. Well written..

Bartholomew Williams

October 30, 2017 at 8:50 AM

Thank you very much, Silent One, for relating to my footle. I'm glad I'm not the only one...! I am happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for your supportive comments. :) Bartholomew

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