Jerry T Curtis Poet Rhyme

Rejected

REJECTED 
For the Slam Contest
 

I wish I could say

I‘ve been published for pay

But, not a penny's been placed in my hand

This poet remains a pauper

Estrange from the Promised Land

 

What was once out of reach?

For those of plain speech

To poor to own paper or quill

Without education and documentation

Their poems were regarded as swill 

 

Today nothings changed

Except for the names 

Of the poets of proper learning

And they write in a rash, of babbling trash

Only fit for the fire that’s burning

 

You might think their duration

With high education

Would help them to understand

One needs not much, to stay in touch

With the likes of the common man

 

So without PhDs

I’m unable to please

The ruck of the publishing Mecca

And I soon realized there‘s no Pulitzer Prize

For an author that’s writes a vendetta

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Robert Nehls July 10, 2014 at 5:29 AM Jerry, This is a wonderful poem. You do have a way with the rhymes. The common man has always been my goal too. This one was such fun and quite a pleasure to read.... Robert. Jerry T Curtis July 10, 2014 at 5:59 AM Thank you Robert.

Roy Jerden May 10, 2014 at 11:45 AM My favorite slam, even though I somewhat disagree with the premise. There's no money in published poetry, only performance poetry. You actually followed the contest rules, unlike many of the other top winners. Great meter and rhyme. Congratulations on the fine slam and your placement! Richard Lamoureux May 11, 2014 at 10:52 AM I agree with you Roy, I enjoyed this one emensely. Jerry T Curtis May 10, 2014 at 8:28 PM Thank you Roy, I can't believe I actually followed rules foe a change, it must have been by accident, and as far as disagreeing with the premise, You maybe right .

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 10, 2014 at 3:12 AM Witty and wonderful Jerry ! Loved this write ! Congrats on first place win ! Jerry T Curtis May 10, 2014 at 6:32 AM Thank you Dr, Upma

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 9, 2014 at 5:08 PM 2nd and 3rd stanzas... I can relate... It's nice to read but it's much better to read it loud... :) one needs not much, to stay in touch.. Strongly agree!!!, olive eloisa :) GBU jerry :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 9, 2014 at 5:10 PM All in all a wow!! Moomtaz!!(excellent in Arabic) :)! Congrats!!! :)

Verlena S. Walker May 9, 2014 at 2:20 PM Jerry, this is a slam of introspection. I love the way it articulates when read aloud. Congratulations on your first place win in my contest. Verlena Jerry T Curtis May 9, 2014 at 4:10 PM Thank you Verlena, I never expect to win, but i always expect I'll try . I stand humbly yours JTC

Tiaua M Ioane April 30, 2014 at 4:41 PM Beautiful write this is, I understand this piece well. many are academics. but only a few are artists. Jerry T Curtis April 30, 2014 at 4:49 PM Thank you and well put Tiaua