Rectify Is a Better Word

acrostic Regiments of verse march in rhythm. Eagerly they traipse word by word Combing the theater of my mind. Trying this ancient captain’s orders. Inspired to pass the roll call of muster, Former battle veterans re-up Yearning for more difficult assignments. I choose my warriors cautiously Strategizing before and after each revision. Attention! inspection is nearly complete. Bravely comes the posting of my piece. Encamped just outside the reader’s battleground, Testing my troops for the final draft, Treason is discovered, some soldiers go AWOL. Enemies within, enemies without, Renegades are dishonorably discharged. Weightier words are chosen as replacements Orderly guarding each post as prescribed, Resolutions must go past mere wishing Determining the success of this poet. written 06 January 2016, revised 03 February 2020 Matt Caliri - Resolutions Poetry