Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Part Time Poet

A line here, a verse there
Some days the cupboards bare,
A sudden flash of inspiration
Grab a pen, interpretation.

Have to be quick, no time to spare
Damn it's gone, (internally swear)
Coffee on, time to write,
But the kids start screaming, pillow fight.

But then you enter the sublime
You think you've found the perfect line,
But the doorbell rings, wouldn't you know it,
The frustrations of a part time poet.









Entry for
Part Time Poet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner.
4/7/2019. Placed=2nd.

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Jeanne Mcgee July 13, 2019 at 4:02 PM This made me laugh out loud. Nicely penned...the fustrations of a part time poet! Congrats on your win. Gary Smith July 13, 2019 at 4:44 PM Thank you Jeanne. :)

Michelle Faulkner July 11, 2019 at 6:04 PM Oh yes, I can relate to all those frustrations you describe so deftly - congratulations on your placement! Gary Smith July 11, 2019 at 6:30 PM Thank you Michelle. :)

Gershon Wolf July 7, 2019 at 4:53 PM Just so! I like the way you took the routine interruptions and wove into a sublime poem. I think this is going to place way up there in the contest. Delightful! A FAVE for me. ~ gw Gary Smith July 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM Thank you Gershon. :)

Barry Stebbings July 4, 2019 at 4:09 PM Exactly so, Gary. I know it well. Good luck in the contest. // Barry Gary Smith July 4, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you Barry. :)

Heidi Sands July 4, 2019 at 11:17 AM Great one Gary! :) Gary Smith July 4, 2019 at 3:26 PM Thank you Heidi. :)