Stephen Parker Poet Free verse

Literary-Induced Trip

Literary bridge to nowhere
Without compass, pen as guide
Through rambling discourse
O'er every jagged meter
Free, rhythymless strides
Unconsciously retreading again
Stumbling every step
Into vapid, lyrical retreat.

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Andrea Dietrich September 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM Very interesting poem. Congratulations on your big win, STephen. Luv, Andrea

Francine Roberts September 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM wonderful, congrats on your win in the contest

Carol Sunshine Brown September 24, 2010 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on your win Stephen in Nikko Palmario's contest "29 Words". Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol

Robert A. Dufresne September 23, 2010 at 5:11 PM CStephen...very well done!

Sharon Tideswell September 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM Congrats on your 4th place win, enjoyed the trip ~ Sharon :)

Wilma Neels September 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM Stephen congrats on your win in Nikko's contest ;)

Dr.Ram Mehta September 23, 2010 at 12:43 PM Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Stephen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM Congrats Stephen on your win in Nikko's contest.. an awesome poem.. enjoy your succes and sweet victory with luv...

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 23, 2010 at 10:32 AM Hi Stephen ^_^!! I really enjoyed how you took on the challenge with this literary trip of yours-- wonderful metaphor you used here (just an extra 'y' in rhythm less, hope this helps) --super congrats on your 4th place win! -- nikko :)