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Poetic License Cancelled

So, what would you have me write? Dulcet words of limply lurid metaphor stuttering staccato of acceptable alliteration preposterously impersonal personification drab and dreary diluted imagery innocently innocuous innuendo insouciantly inane sonnets neutered non-rapier wit squishy, soft white bread limericks fettered faint hearted free verse sanctimoniously soft spoken rants devoid of do’s and don’ts, can’s and can’ts all to fit in a box with invisible locks displayed on a Common of “creative” stocks John G. Lawless ©6/30/2018

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Millard Lowe

Date: 7/10/2018 6:05:00 PM

Self liberation! Now get to writing Poet. Millions are doing things without a license! Just look at the State of the Nation. Nice write, Enjoyed the read. Peace and Love, Millard Lowe.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/6/2018 11:44:00 AM

John, I doubt any poet can do without exercising poetic license! We'd have no Ogden Nash or e.e. cummings. You've written a tour de force and made your point. Thanks for the stop by and best to you in your use of poetic license. / M

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/29/2018 10:51:00 AM

Wow...one wonders what one can write since you seemed to have lumped all attempts in this poem of yours! ;) Must say...your choice of words is what got to me...innocently innocuous innuendo insouciantly inane sonnets neutered non-rapier wit...hmmmmm...poetic prowess is all I can say.

John Lawless
Date: 6/29/2018 4:27:00 PM

Just having some fun while poking same. Good to hear from you Eileen.

Lin Lane

Date: 6/29/2018 9:59:00 AM

This is poetic genius, John. You've covered a massive amount of material. Very well done with your use of poetic license.

John Lawless
Date: 6/29/2018 4:26:00 PM

Just stirring the pot a bit to keep the soup from settling to the bottom

Jan Allison

Date: 6/29/2018 7:58:00 AM

Fabulous John and I love the powerful use of alliteration - I think my licence is in the process of being revoked:-(hugs jan xx

John Lawless
Date: 6/29/2018 4:25:00 PM

Hey Jan, this is in partial response/defense of Jack Ellison's Limerick "No More Bawdiness".

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/29/2018 7:55:00 AM

OH MY GAWD I LOVE THIS. um, a fave. x

John Lawless
Date: 6/29/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thanks Maureen...I fear that if the censors have their way we'll all be writing for Hallmark