Greg Gaul Poet Light Verse

Poetic Justice

I landed in Poet's Court
Caught me speeding in my Sonnet
They judged it a rhyme crime
According to the officer's pentometer
I was doing 50 in a 25 word zone
I'm pleading for comma relief
Hoping to be released to free verse
Under supervision of course
Fortunately there's no sentencing in poetry
Maybe they'll just revoke my poetic license

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Karen Jones July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM Sent u soupmail today :0) Greg Gaul July 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM Responded. GG

Karen Jones June 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM Greg this was fun and created many smiles! So thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok?

Hat Bueckert February 18, 2022 at 7:13 AM Congrats on your win Greg, I like the clever wording :) Greg Gaul February 18, 2022 at 12:51 PM Thanks for joining the fun with your poem too. Appreciate your kind remarks.

Gary Radice February 15, 2022 at 9:37 AM I hope you make a 'stanza' and 'contest' their decision Greg. Poetic law is an assonance. Great write. Cheers - Gary Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:19 AM Gary, as usual you are brimming with witticisms, along with a few kind remarks. I so appreciate your visit, hope all is well with you.

Alexis Y. February 15, 2022 at 7:43 AM WoW! Greg, This was so clever and well written. Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a nice day- Alexis Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:17 AM Alexis, your visit is most supportive and greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

Paula Goldsmith February 15, 2022 at 7:28 AM Congratulations on your win. So creative/fun. I love this one. You need your poetic license. Just give them a "List." Have a great/blessed day writing away..................... Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:14 AM On your say so Paula, I going out to get my license renewed. Thanks, as always, you are part of the fun.

Charles Messina February 15, 2022 at 1:30 AM Very clever, Greg. Awesome write...Congratulations on your 1st place win! Charlie Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:12 AM So glad you enjoyed it Charlie. Your comment means a lot.

Beata Agustin February 14, 2022 at 8:43 PM Wow! Congrats for sharing this... packed with wisdom, mingled with humor in your excellent poetic style. God bless you. Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:10 AM Now, with your entry Beata, the monorhyme I cannot "decry". Thanks ever so for your comment.

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2022 at 10:19 AM This is the best Greg! I absolutely loved it! Your creativity is boundless. Congratulations on your much deserved trophy honor. I wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day my friend. I am stashing this little gem in my Faves! Blessings xxoo Greg Gaul February 14, 2022 at 5:16 PM Connie, there is praise and then there is praise. Yours makes my poetic heart sing. It is special to have you stash one of mine on a day like today. All the best to you on this Valentine's.

Janice Canerdy February 14, 2022 at 9:44 AM Greg, this is so clever, creative, and funny! CONGRATS on your well-deserved top win. Janice Greg Gaul February 14, 2022 at 5:10 PM Janice, I see that you've paid your dues yet found time to stop by and pay me your respects. And how appreciated they are, thank you so much.

Matt Caliri February 14, 2022 at 9:16 AM Great job getting first place in my DMV poetry contest. Very clever! Greg Gaul February 14, 2022 at 3:37 PM Matt, thanks so much for selecting my poem for placement. I am humbled by your choice. It is my opinion that some poets can use humor as well as wisdom. If that's so, then readers deserve to have the fun...as often as possible. Thanks for making this happen.

Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 4:47 PM LOL, Greg. Love your wit. Congrats on your win. Greg Gaul October 22, 2018 at 8:33 PM Glad you enjoyed it Line. Most appreciated. Thanks for your comment.

Gregory Richard Barden October 18, 2018 at 7:08 PM Nicely done, Greg - congratulations on your win in Brian's contest - blessings, and "write on", my friend! :-) Greg Gaul October 18, 2018 at 8:01 PM Greg, your notice is always appreciated. Thank you for doing so. However, good writing/poetry is actually "Easy" for you to say. If you get my drift dear poet.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 18, 2018 at 10:33 AM Ha! I love it! Congratulations on your win :))) xomo Greg Gaul October 18, 2018 at 5:45 PM Kaboom Maureen! You ignite my day. Thanks for your read and remarks. Congrats too to you. Happy inkings.

Gershon Wolf August 15, 2018 at 5:19 PM I sure enjoyed this wordplay, Greg! Best wishes, Gershon Greg Gaul August 15, 2018 at 8:52 PM Thanks for joining the fun Gershon.