Not Quite Poetry

Every day I use my time
Writing poetry line by line,
Sometimes I can make it rhyme,
Sometimes....... I can’t.

My head is full of tum te tums
When I just want to write 
The serious stuff on big long lines 
like proper poets might

The words come out as simple ones
Not intelligent or deep, 
Nor contemplative trains of thought
that make the reader weep

Poetically inclined I’m not
It doesn’t really matter
I’ll just keep writing day by day
And maybe I’ll get batter er..better
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Duggan Avatar
July 21, 2014 at 8:46 PM
Kaye I know exactly what you mean I have a lot of problems thinking of something to write, that is why I haven't written many, but you have done a good job, keep going and take care................Vera...............
Locke Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 2:58 AM
I didn't believe it at first, but it's right when they say that the more writing you do, the easier it becomes Vera. Just enjoy it and hope for the best is my motto!! Many thanks for taking the time to read it and comment. Best wishes Kaye
Callus Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 2:53 PM
I like simplicity in writing; also I don't like looking through a dictionary while reading a poem. Practice makes perfect; this poem could well have been the first step that leads to a long poetical journey. // paul
Locke Avatar
July 21, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Thanks Paul. Keep on trying eh?
Freeman Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Kaye, Congratulations on your worthy poem feature this week. "Looks like Light poetry to me, Good" Agape, Moses
Fisher Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Sometimes complexity is just complicated. Simplicity is refreshing and at times more challenging.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM
A poet for sure! Practice, practice, practice. Congratulations Kaye, on your poetry feature this week. Smiles, Dane Ann
Austin Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 3:11 PM
I would say you will get bitter...er...better. I love a little humor. Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
Brown Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 5:50 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Kaye. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 5:07 AM
Congrats on the featured poem---well done!!
Fisher Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Many congrats on your well deserved feature this week. Rgds Janette
Kurdyla Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Kaye, this is yet another gem! Tom
Patel Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Seems like you're not only inspiring yourself but others too. Expression wonderfully presented in your poem with clear understanding. Keep it up!
Culverhouse Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 8:44 AM
enjoyed reading today, welcome to poetry soup, hope you have much inspiration daily to share your gift with us.
A  Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 9:55 AM
I LOVE IT . I DO THE SAME, I FEEL THE SAME ABOUT WRITING POETRY...IRMA
Brown Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 6:34 AM
You have presented to us very interesting poetry today Kaye. It was a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Please do continue to write and share with us. Love, Carol
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