PERHAPS A POEM Poetry Contest
Sponsor John Lawless
16/9/2025
I write because I love it, Creating words upon the page Thoughts arise unexpected Upon my mind’s stage. Linguistic gymnastics confuse me I have no understanding at all When poems or prose is confusing I wont bother then to recall. Some writers set high expectations And set down very strict rules. With the P.C. person for authors Ensuring you use the right tools. Scrutinizing words of the meter Making sure of the syllable count. Rhymes must be true, and not near ones If not, you are disqualified – out! When readers engage with the writer Their attention is captured by words Imagined or real does not matter If the interest to read has occurred. I cannot be false or pretentious To impress for the sake of reviews If my words were hollow and thoughtless I would feel disloyal to my muse. I admire writers with prowess Who can move my emotional state With well-written stories or poems From thought worthy lines they create. We all have particular skillsets Many writers prefer a free style. While other use meter and rhyming Does not matter - if good they’ll beguile. So, before you criticise others Please look at your own imperfections. Take a breath, consider the authors Who all write by their own intellections.
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