Some Poems

Some poems are long and complex,
With imagery galore;
And some throw out ideas you think
You really should explore.

Some poems have gorgeous language,
Every adjective a gem;
But, if you haven’t guessed by now,
This isn’t one of them!


Ilene Bauer ~ March 22, 2014
Philosophical ~ for Short Poem Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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March 29, 2014 at 4:18 PM
NICE WIN
Merryman Avatar
March 25, 2014 at 12:43 PM
This is cute, Ilene! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Mehta Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations on a fine win with this awesome poem, ilene
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:33 PM
thank you very much, dr. ram!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 8:38 AM
love it xx
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:33 PM
thanks so much, mandy!
Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM
and congrats on your win. I'd have put it first.
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:32 PM
thanks for that, andrea, but your winning poem was just beautiful and very deserving of the top spot!
Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 3:29 PM
hahahahaha. I LOVE this. FAVED
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:31 PM
much appreciated, andrea!
Andresen Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 2:55 PM
- Ilene, congratulations on your fine winning poem in the contest: "February or March 2014 Poem" / / / / Sponsored by: Giorgio A. V. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:31 PM
thank you, anne lise, for your constant support!
Berdoo Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 8:48 AM
I beg to differ with you, ilene. You spoke your mind, and expressed your heart. So look in the mirror, and tell me different. Please continue to ~~~WRITE ON!~~~
Bauer Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 8:29 PM
thank you for that much appreciated comment! i will certainly write on...
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