Fighting Words

J ust write a poem...that's what it said

U nderstanding not a word that has come into my head.

S o I just started to write some words to see

T hat they might just fit this category.



P roperly written in words that you'll read

O ver and over I hope to succeed.

E ven if I can't say something witty or trite

T hen again, let my words say that I've given it a fight.

R ight now I can't say that one word here even flows

Y es, fighting for words is all a poet does.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pettit Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Where's your "R" line for "POETRY"? How about "Rough time describing just how it was" to fill in the gap? Otherwise, everything else looks very good.
Maverick Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 4:27 PM
i think you have done a great job here Daniel.
K. Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 1:24 PM
wonderful take on the challenge Dan :) replied to Soupmail :)
Horsman Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Daniel this is excellent, and you are so right, like the form you have choosen, which makes this poem even more special. Happy New Year. Harry
Neels Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Dan, what a great approach, I absolutely love your Acrostic.. thank you for always commenting on mine as well.. My holiday is going good thanks.. And yours? Hope 2011 will be an inspiring and awesome year for you :-) WN
Johnson Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Great job Daniel. Exactly what she asked for. Thanks for reading and commenting on mine. Love, Joyce
Ruebel Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Hello Daniel, I like this, very well done good luck in the contest... As Always, Shar
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Wonderful entry with self introspective thoughts, Daniel
Onclaud Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 2:22 AM
i like the sound and feel of your poem, daniel... very creative! best wishes in paula's contest.. nette
La France Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 9:43 PM
I think you did a terrific job of writing "just poetry" well done and best of luck in the contest~~
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