For Contest I Must Write
For contest I must write; it’s plain to see
My older writes ignored; so hear my plea
If this, my write, gets picked, here is the deal
With post upon this rhyme, we’ll set the seal
Read not just contest wins, read others too
It tears my heart when I don’t hear from you
The incense of my soul released in rhyme
Yet only winning lines seduce your time
And so I brave this challenge that I face
I try to write a poem laced with grace
The thoughts are stilted and the words belie
A spirit bound to rules, longing to fly
I’ve bared my heart and soul; will it suffice?
Please see pre-contest me; I’ve paid the price!
Eileen Manassian
September 3, 2014
For Georgio V’s Iambic Forms Contest
Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2014
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