How Do They Do It

When sucked into a novel,
What I think, as I glide through it,
Is how, oh how, I’d love to ask,
How did the author do it?

Creating all the characters
And scenes, like someone drew it,
It’s hard to wrap my mind around – 
How did that writer do it?

The tricks within the story line,
The clues we’d not intuit,
Are so amazing I am stumped – 
However did she do it?

The finished product, like a gift,
When critics did review it,
Deserved each glowing accolade – 
Oh man, how did she do it?

If writers share a secret code,
I really wish I knew it,
‘Cause I would write a novel, too,
If I knew how to do it!


(I'm reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn)
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Johnson Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 4:21 PM
I think that they would like to know how you can write such words that flow. How in four lines you ring so sweet. With witty rhyme and a lovely beat. :)
Collins Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 10:05 AM
me too. thank god someone can do it. great. love, Kathy
Horsman Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 5:00 AM
amazing poetry ilene,,, many questions here, write to the author, send this poem..tell gillian you enjoyed her book,, you could get an answer...
Cavanaugh Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 3:37 AM
How do they do it? I wish I knew it too. What a beautifully written, witty poem by you. I absolutely love your work.
Andresen Avatar
January 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM
It would also I wish that I could do ...... tell me "code" the one who knows. - Well written, Ilene. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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