Poetry Wars

There are no rules
None at all
Stop dotting I’s, stop crossing T’s
Murder every word
Form is for Bureaucrats, verse for fools
Better a fool than a static form
Use an army of pens and paper and crush all the rules
Grammar, syllables, spelling, all fodder for slaughter
Rules are for dictionaries
Poetry should flow from the soul
If you words sing true from your heart
You have conquered the art of expression
You, my friend have won the war of poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Horsman Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 3:46 PM
My sentiments also, love the way you have written and presented this.....
Vaso Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 6:58 PM
Thank you Harry, much appreciated!
Lindley Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 9:36 PM
ALL poetry is great. Every freaking inch of it. I agree with the spirit of your very fine write my friend. I tend to judge poems I read on 1. Rhyme, 2. Heart's message, 3. Spirit it inspires and last on ruled form being met. A bias I know since my form is so often weak. I tend to ignore little mistakes in a GREAT WRITE, perfection is not the poet's role- INSPIRATION , LOVE , HEART and GIVING is IMHO!! FOR BETTER OR WORSE MY VIEW.. As usual, love your write and your spirited inspiration given.
Vaso Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 6:58 PM
Thanks Robert, I agree, was just having a wee bit of fun with this one!
Lawless Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Arthur, I renew my poetic license every year. I keep it next to the dictionary and thesaurus. I too have taken the "poetic axe" to more than a few words and phrases. I have my wife proof read my poems as I am a gruesome grammarian.
Vaso Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:37 PM
LOL John, you made me smile, you are not living up to your last name though!!!! At least write with an expired license!!!! Thanks for you kind words!
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 7:38 AM
Beautiful my friend...You are winning that war
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:36 PM
You can come watch some original 6 square off
Vaso Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:34 PM
Thanks Tim, over a drink we can discuss the battles, me I have lost the war! :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 7:36 AM
hahaha :D forms and the types limits us.. :D they may seem so uneasy and quite deliminating freedom from writers but as for me these forms are like the rule and regulations in society that mold us into better individuals.. :) they are also challenges that brings about well best or worst in us.. :D! they discipline our freedom.. the syllable counts makes us think and use the rightful words. :) free verse is great sure!! however, trying something new doesn't make you less, it's growing!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:03 PM
of course Arthur, we can learn, try and write with the other forms but never ever lose that heart which brings forth the core of writing
Vaso Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Thanks Olive, I was just being funny, Learning and using all forms is great, however, the underlying message is write from the heart, I would always break form if I think its actually better to do so!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 7:44 AM
and besides knowing and trying the forms will excite you if you want to learn them :D but if you stick to yours and don't want to give it a try no worries, you are best at your own! :D love those armies you mentioned up :D they are indeed very useful.. :D! ;)
A. Sharma Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 2:43 AM
Very beautiful poem ,, we all r into war ,, I wud love to be known as a fool wid all my free verses coming straight from heart,, thanks u made my day,, seems I m heading towards a win!
Vaso Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:31 PM
Thank you, just a funny write, I enjoy all forms and poems here!!!!
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