Nothing To Say

I don’t have an idea for a poem and I don’t know what to write,
But if I don’t get something down it will keep me up all night.

So please consider this a place-holder poem, sort of an IOU,
Until a better idea comes along this one will have to do.

Don’t be too critical of my efforts after all I told you it was fake,
So stop reading this now if you think that you’ve made a big mistake.

There’s not anything I will offer that’s even close to profound,
Only slightly whimsical poetic lines; by that I’m honor bound.

There’s nothing in these lines to make you remember what I’ve said,
But I have something to send out in the morning and now it’s time for bed.

So if this poem didn’t fit the bill just drop it in the delete column,
Remember that I’ll write another one tomorrow because I deal in volume.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/16/2011 2:00:00 AM
I'm smiling at your poem... and soon it will be time for me to go to bed,,, and yet i have much to say... enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 9/15/2011 1:09:00 PM
Enjoyed reading today Tony. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/15/2011 11:32:00 AM
a crisp, playful read that allows me to let the muse rest a bit... this swings, tony! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 9/15/2011 11:24:00 AM
very cute clever light and refreshing piece Tony.. appreciate the honesty in your lines.. sometimes words elude us but u have penned a beauty today luv..
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Date: 9/15/2011 10:24:00 AM
Cute, Tony! Enjoyed this. Kim
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Date: 9/15/2011 8:08:00 AM
lol Been there, done that !! and that last rhyme is a bit dodgy, must be getting late :) Enjoyed.
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Date: 9/15/2011 8:07:00 AM
This is SUCH a funny poem :)
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