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No Poet


I write what I write
No Fear No Reason
I write what I write
to fit the season

I don't know genre
so don't have a fit
Knowing the form 
doesn't make it legit

I never studied 
to learn structure or form
so all that I write
may be labeled free form

I know this will exclude me 
from many contests
But I write what I feel 
in whatever context

All I can say is my best 
you may never see
online or posted
for public scrutiny 

If I were to learn 
to structure as I write
the message could change
you can't say I'm not right

It is what it is 
it is what you get
Know it comes from the heart
as the seasons see fit

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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 3/29/2023 1:16:00 PM

Greetings to you Sheila. I Felt as if I was the ònly Poet on poetrysoup that Didn't know form. But I know a little bit of haiku And tanka. I like writing Freezers and prose, though That's most of me. You get Many views though. I identify with the words of your poem. wrGlad I read it. Good write. Peace Sheila Val Brooklyn Rogers black panther

Sheila Van Zant
Date: 5/17/2023 10:26:00 PM

You are not the only one and glad to hear I am not either. Thank you.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/19/2022 2:13:00 AM

It may be free verse without a formal structure but it’s still poetry…good poetry. Your writing seems to have a natural rhythm to it, Sheila, I’ve enjoyed reading it this morning. John

Sheila Van Zant
Date: 5/17/2023 10:25:00 PM

Sorry for delayed reply. Sometimes I cannot find the reply link. Thank you.