Notes About The Poem

For Joseph May's Eight Words 2 Poetry Contest

The eight words used are in bold: 

Lilacs, Weary, Misty, Guitar

Cajole, Sigh, Slumber, Etching 

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Guitar Man

The Guitar Man

Mama said, “Be careful, Deary.
He’ll cajole you with his singing.
Of your love he'll soon grow weary.
Only heartbreak he’ll be bringing.”

“In your ear he’ll whisper sweet things,”
Mama said. “Be careful, Deary.
Etching longing on your heartstrings,
his allure is almost eerie.”

“Misty eyes make vision bleary.
He’ll make you sigh with his guitar,”
Mama said. “Be careful, Deary.
Your bond with him will not go far.”

“Like fragrant lilacs is the spell
he casts. Then he leaves you teary.
In slumber with his ghost you’ll dwell,”
Mama said. “Be careful, Deary.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Back with congratulations on your winning work in Joseph's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your creative talent with us. Sara K
mysore Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 5:00 AM
congratulations dear poet. cheers.
May Avatar
August 27, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea, Very nicely penned, Did you base this off a song?
Jones Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 6:21 PM
What a creative idea and excellent execution! Love the rhyme and whit! Good luck in the contest!
DiMino Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Drummers are no better. love it! Wonderful continuity and rhyme.
Beaufort Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Andrea, love the reference to "ghost." I agree for sure that we have to be very careful with attachments. I often think about why I was attracted to different people and how foolish some of my reasons were. Hopefully, we get smarter with age and experience. Smiling!
Hind Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Very lovely...your rhyme flowed really well- beautiful <3
Narain Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Nice story, Mama knows the best.
Empress Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 9:02 AM
I once wrote a poem on something like this, never posted here tho. Mama knows best but we often dont listen: sometimes we look back and think mama was right. Great use of refrain as well as word prompts! Nailed it. Would love to try this too. Sending you light. Best wishes sweet andrea
Bayles Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Good story telling with this lyrical poem, Andrea.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Mama always knows best, a great write… Beryl
Nicholsen Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Lovely write Andrea mom of sheer wisdom many blessings
Kendrick Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Smart mom. I wonder if the daughter heeded and did what momma said. Thanks for sharing and it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
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