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
Copyright © Bryn Strudwick | Year Posted 2022
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