Bryn Strudwick Poet Rhyme

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

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Deb M May 5, 2022 at 6:57 AM Love this Bryn….it rhymes and flows beautifully. Debx

Valsa George May 5, 2022 at 5:43 AM This is beautiful ! You have done full justice to the subject ! Thus the block is lifted and the flood gates of imagination opened.... ! Well done friend . Best of Luck....