Lol- the Poem Is a Winner
I am inspired by a contest theme to write a poem
The muse becomes a secondary thing.
Even if the muse is inspired,
and I try to scribe something
on a theme of my choice,
the contest themes overrules my mind.
As a result, my mind tries to search on the themes
About to reach Denmark, I reach Norway.
and then; syllable counts, iambic meter
number of words per line, number of lines
and then the instructions of the sponsors;
I would specifically love this and that,
I am very strict about this and that
don’t write your name, write your name.
After spending hours for a poem
If I forget to comply to any of the rules
my love’s labor is partially lost
but certainly not miscarried.
As I feel dejected and rejected for a while
I feel happy, very happy thanks to the contest
that one more poem is added to my collection.
The same poem I use it for another contest.
Lo! The poem is a winner.
December 30, 2014
Form: Free Verse
Copyright © Dr.Ram Mehta | Year Posted 2014
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