Diane Locksley Poet Free verse

Lather, Rinse, Repeat

liberty in verse
atypical on the Soup

born a free-spirited caballero
I’ll not dangle
from another poet’s noose

jigsaw puzzles presented
by contest sponsors
jump through hoops
win their accolades

who’s to say what makes good verse?
flash your PhD at me
“Oh yes, oh yes, you are the best,”
most wholeheartedly agree

those who compromise
win a nebulous prize

preset rhyme patterns
syllable and word counts
twisted forms, multiple forms, mega-forms
atrocities created 

messages secondary
to prescribed presentations
poetic constipation
forced by over-regulation

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Robert A. Dufresne November 16, 2010 at 5:32 PM last verse hits it right on the money! Congrats to you, Diane

Duncan Chappell November 6, 2010 at 6:46 AM nice peace again my friend thank you duncan

Sara Kendrick October 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Jayne Eggins October 14, 2010 at 7:19 AM I made this a favourite way back when just discovered it again thanks for sharing it with us Diane ... love Jayne

Jayne Eggins October 1, 2010 at 5:43 AM Diane ... I had to laugh out loud a few times reading this one ... congratulations on being featured this week .. brava .. love Jayne

Skat A September 29, 2010 at 9:03 AM DIANE, CoNGRATULATIoNS oN HAVING YoUR PoEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT

Poet Destroyer A September 29, 2010 at 8:50 AM hello! Diane, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful poem being featured this week. Enjoyed the selection of all the poetry on the front page. Have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d."

Carolyn Devonshire September 28, 2010 at 5:09 PM Congratulations on having your poem featured this week, Diane! Love, Carolyn

Wayne Sapp September 27, 2010 at 7:24 PM Terrific! I hardily agree! Structured Poetry is not out of favor with this poet! Wayne

Carol Sunshine Brown September 27, 2010 at 6:36 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Diane. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown September 27, 2010 at 5:35 AM Congratulations on your win Diane in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol

Robert A. Dufresne September 26, 2010 at 6:22 PM haha -poetic constipation forced by over regulation..haha...I like it...congratulations on your win, Diane

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 26, 2010 at 3:13 PM Congrats Diane on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all today my friend with luv...

Audrey Haick September 26, 2010 at 2:33 PM Congratulations on your superb win in John's "Free Verse" Contest, Diane!! Enjoy your win! Love, Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire September 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM I love this one, Diane! Especially the line about "poetic constipation." Can relate! Congratulations on your win in John's contest! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta September 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Diane

John Freeman September 26, 2010 at 10:06 AM " Oh Yea We'll Lather, Rinse and Repeat, untill our precept presents those concepts neat, called the politically correct feats!" "Congratulations" Diane! Love It! Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 26, 2010 at 9:50 AM Congrats Diane on your big win in John's contest with these lovely words so poignant .. enjoy sweet success this happy Sunday my friend with luv...

Gert W. Knop September 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM Wow, Diane, you named it! There is a lot of truth in your write! I enjoyed much the read this early evening. And thank you for your kind comment on "After Sunris"...Have a great Sunday!...Gert

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 24, 2010 at 5:06 PM Hi Diane :)-- first off I liked your title for this one, and so much truth stated here-- and you wrote it wonderfully -- kudos to you for writing this! & thanks for your comments in my write :) --nikko :)

Doris Culverhouse September 24, 2010 at 7:35 AM funny write...I am learning and am open to all kinds of poems....those strict rules are like a puzzle to be solved to me some are fun. Though free verse is my favorite!!

Michael J. Falotico September 24, 2010 at 6:26 AM I agree with all the comments below, mostly it going to my fav..... enjoyed and smiled and loved it....luv Michael

Dr.Ram Mehta September 23, 2010 at 1:32 PM This goes to my fav, Diane

Dr.Ram Mehta September 23, 2010 at 1:30 PM yes it is poetic constipation, please refer to my poem The Rape of poetry just posted in the morning, I happily share your thoughts, Diane

Carolyn Devonshire September 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM This is terrific, Diane, and the last two lines made me laugh out loud. Lot of truth in your message when it comes to the rules imposed here. Love, Carolyn

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