Poet Starts With P

Poets often pontificate
In their particular poems
By punching words into 
Pre-determined form

Plying on rhyming
Placing their phrases 
In perfect presentation
With proper punctuation

Perhaps to receive 
A few platitudes
Possibly some praise
For its perfection
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Shaw Avatar
August 9, 2021 at 9:08 PM
That's me, in a nutshell, except I am no good on the punctuation, a belting poem, and so, dot on . . . ; )
Doll Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 6:00 AM
Indiana. glad you liked it and thanks for your visit~ Warren
Gauthier Avatar
February 6, 2021 at 8:22 PM
So glad to find this delightful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ love that you included pontificate and platitudes, Warren
Doll Avatar
February 7, 2021 at 9:56 AM
Line, I was surprised to be in the PS Anthology. I'm so glad that you liked it and for your visit. Warmest wishes~ Warren
Staton Avatar
February 6, 2019 at 9:21 PM
This is really good!
Doll Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 9:28 AM
Thanks so much , Valerie. I'm glad that you like it. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Radke Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Oh, this is so good. And so right on. I’m reading your poetry this morning and continue to be delighted and engaged. This is one of my favorites. Your first stanza is “perfection”. All my best. Deb
Doll Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Deb, I glad that you liked this so much. Thanks for reading my poetry. All the best~ Warren
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 6:43 PM
perfectly penned poem Warren:-) The first stanza really made me smile!!!! hugs jan xx
Doll Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 9:53 AM
Jan, please pardon me for my lack of punctuality. Did I perceive alliteration in your kind comment "perfectly penned poem"? Glad the first stanza made you smile:) Warren
Thomas Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 1:57 PM
Totally agree! Awesome alliteration and very true at that! Enjoyed Warren.
Doll Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:50 AM
Thank you for your poetic salutation and salute! Such sentences of praise surely makes a poet know that it is well worth sweating over our craft. Your comments have assured that I will have a swell day.
Doll Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 3:23 PM
Shadow of the Past, Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Gentile Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 7:54 AM
Great alliteration here, Warren Well done!!!
Doll Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Thank you Mike.
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