Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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Other poets write of love
Or beauty, anguish, death;
Of yearning, angst or pity
Tangled up in every breath.

Other poets use their words
As weapons or as shields,
Gauging by reactions
All the power writing yields.

Other poets elevate
Their subjects way up high,
Seeking truth or explanations,
Answers to their aching “Why?”

I, though, on the other hand,
Just write what I observe – 
The daily challenges in life
We do or don’t deserve.

Other poets’ lofty thoughts
May, more than mine, be read,
But I’ll continue rhyming
Like I always do, instead.

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Arthur Vaso December 12, 2018 at 11:43 PM I love this!

Janice Canerdy November 22, 2018 at 7:11 PM That's RIGHT, Ilene--Keep on rhyming. I plan to also! Janice

Rico Leffanta November 21, 2018 at 3:26 PM Capturing the moment is an art that can endure for centuries, so continue to enjoy it! Aloha! Rico

Robert Johnson November 21, 2018 at 8:56 AM Well, as you know, I can go low and dwell in deep despair. :) But when I read a poem of yours, it's like breathing fresh air. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 21, 2018 at 3:49 AM - We're all different ... and thanks for that - I love your poems, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

CayCay Godwin November 20, 2018 at 5:09 PM You are that poet who ever reminds us that a light heart is a content heart and that humor is soul food, I love that about each poem of yours I have read. On top of all that, you are a most gifted and talented poet, just as this poem confirms. Soup needs you, the world needs you ... CayCay

Martin Braun November 20, 2018 at 3:57 PM Wow... my thoughts at this time exactly. I'm no poet, I can only share my experience. Although the last word was predictable "instead" the entire poem logically, rhythmically carried me along. And the word use is quite clever! Your contrasting approach to poetry answered my question where will she go? And I really enjoyed the attitude that your purpose to rhyme is to rhyme, and in contrast "instead" not seek validation. Thank you. I learned something. I appreciate your gift.

Jan Allison November 20, 2018 at 3:41 PM I absolutely adore your rhyming style and snapshots of your life so cleverly put into words. Never change how you write as it is perfect! Rhyme will always be my preference when it comes to writing but I have learned many new forms since joining soup:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus November 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM Good for you, Ilene! Stick to your style of poetry; I love it, and I am sure that there are others who feel the same. Regards // paul Robert Johnson November 21, 2018 at 8:58 AM Ditto. :)

Tom Cunningham November 20, 2018 at 3:28 PM Although I've tried other forms I still love rhyme,, rhyme rocks. Well written Ilene. Tom.

Line Gauthier November 20, 2018 at 3:15 PM That's an awesome resolve, Ilene. Well penned.

Connie Marcum Wong November 20, 2018 at 3:00 PM I love to read your observations, so uniquely in the moment, that relate to all of us Ilene, such as this little gem! : )

Craig Cornish November 20, 2018 at 2:58 PM Few have your talent for mixing rhyme with artful words Ilene