I Really, Really Don'T Like Your Poem

I Really, Really Don’t Like Your Poem


By Elton Camp


Your poem I read with the greatest care
But no real meaning could I see there

It was unrelated words strung end-to-end
No talent or sense could I apprehend

A “verse” consisting of only one word
Who, of such a thing, has ever heard?

I have to wonder if you were on cocaine
Or too long at the bar you did remain

If I should dare to express any dismay
You’re certain to retaliate in some way

So without comment I’ll pass it on by
And another’s writing I will now try

Maybe yours has merit that I can’t see
But I sure can’t imagine what it can be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Singe Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM
that's funny. not to the person it's pointed twoard but to others,
Susan Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 7:16 AM
So funny! I have many of those same thoughts. One time, when I was new here, I asked a guy what his poem was supposed to mean and gave him suggestions for improvement. Of course he got super offended, because who am i, right? But I wasn't trying to be arrogant; i was trying to be helpful! So I hate it when poems don't make sense and even more when everyone's like "that's awesome!" while i am thinking wtf? love your poem :)
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 5:56 AM
I couldn't have said it any better of myself Elton. ~Magnificent~. Love, Carol
Venkataraman Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM
Dear respected Elton Camp, Simply remarkable is your poem, I really find it absolutely thrilling, A-class dear it is! What a words' combination! Excellent couplet, Outstanding expression, Full of true meaning, Hats off to your great emotion, Unbeatable poetry is given. With best wishes, Thanking you, Yours truly, mvvenkataraman
Wood Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 5:13 AM
powerfull, kind of makes me feel inadiquate lol. and thats the power of words nice touch. dean
Camp Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 5:17 AM
Hey Dean, I was hesitant to post this one although it's meant mainly as humor. However, I do see comments excessively praising writes that make absolutely no sense to me or that are rife with the most terrible errors. Of course, I am far from being a qualified "critic." Thanks for reading. Elton
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