Open the Floodgates

OPEN THE FLOODGATES For weeks I’d suffered writer’s block, Devoid of inspiration. I couldn’t think of what to write. I was close to desperation. Rhymezone wouldn’t accept my rhymes, My syllable count was awry. I was closer to throwing the towel in As every day went by. Then Edward Ibeh came along And challenged me to respond To his ‘Pick a Title’ contest. I drew back from the Slough of Despond. For, suddenly, my muse returned, I would not be denied. Nothing now could stem the flow, The floodgates opened wide. Meteoric metaphors, And similes abounding. Lilting, light alliteration, Imagery astounding. It’s in the style of Shakespeare, With a hint of Byron too. And one line even made me think Of Maya Angelou. I’ve no idea what it’s about, It’s from a different time zone. But the meaning doesn’t matter. It’s been approved by Rhymezone 5th May 2022 Pick-A-Title, Vol 30 Poetry Contest Sponsor - Edward Ibeh