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Still Trying To Write a Poem

To write in a way so it comes across
With meter and rhyme so nothing is lost
Sounds easy to most but Oh pray tell
Like adding cadence and metaphor well

But I'm no expert so I seldom comment
I mostly enjoy reading without lament
A finely crafted poem, a life of its own
Effects me deeply, gets me in the zone

Though I will admit I'm just an old softy
Most that I've read did touch me subtly
Since I was a young man with pen in his hand
Tried to mimic the greats and think I was grand

As the years rolled on I could see the truth
I was just a fool who quietly seemed aloof
Remembering the world how it used to be 
In a simpler time when Bards roamed free

As something came from nothing we surmise
I lived my life with all that it truly implies
In the spirit of good fortune, I write in my rhymes
And try to incorporate the feelings and times

Copyright © White Wolf | Year Posted 2017

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Patricia Cresswell Date: 8/18/2017 9:09:00 AM An admirable poem. I stick to freee verse must be chicken. But I appreciate this form when well done as this one is good write. Login to Reply

John Michaels Date: 7/29/2017 4:18:00 PM Intriguing and philosophical work, WW! I think you're being waaaay too hard on yourself: you are, without a doubt, a very fine poet. Congratulations on your win! Regards, John. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/21/2017 8:49:00 AM Wonderfully said, White Wolf! Congrats, my friend! Login to Reply

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/20/2017 5:20:00 PM Really great stuff, my friend, from a wonderful word-smith ... love your work, and this is a well-deserved win! Keep up the great work, W2!! :-) Login to Reply

Honestly J.T. Date: 7/19/2017 2:29:00 PM well done -JT Login to Reply

Akkina Downing Date: 7/17/2017 3:02:00 PM You? Trying? I think you're an AMAZING poet WW :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/20/2017 5:22:00 PM Well-said, Akkina - I agree! :-)

Lenna Walker Date: 7/13/2017 12:23:00 PM Trying? I think you have succeeded quite nicely.... I am no expert, but I know what I enjoy reading and THIS is a wonderful read :) Login to Reply

Lisa Ricci Date: 7/13/2017 8:41:00 AM Good Evening White Wolf. I believe you just did write a poem. Yes you did. Wonderfully expressed and executed. The rhyming was never forced. All is well within the entry completely. Have a great night. Login to Reply

Daniel Turner Date: 7/12/2017 12:04:00 PM We all struggle with meter at times, Wolf. IMO you are an excellent poet. Never stop writing! Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/12/2017 12:08:00 PM Yeah, methinks I'll give up trying meter for a while and do what comes naturally, whatever that is? Lol! Thanks a bunch, Daniel /|\

Darren White Date: 7/12/2017 4:46:00 AM This is a great poem, and I am so very happy your father was so very WRONG, on every level. Never stop writing, and I am honoured you are my friend. I enjoy your poems, and Chris and everyone else below me already said everything important and true. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/12/2017 4:53:00 AM Thank you, Duir! What a prachtig thing to say! You have changed this man's life forever with your wisdom and gentle way /|\

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/12/2017 2:09:00 AM What an inspirational couplet poem that only those with the poetic dexterity could write! Impressive dear, WW! Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/12/2017 2:18:00 AM I see there is a glitch in the program. I am humbled by your words! Always a pleasure to see you on my page. /|\

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/12/2017 1:41:00 AM This excellent poem shows that you're no less than a genius, WW:) beautiful and honest:) Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/12/2017 1:48:00 AM Pfft! I wish. I have QI not IQ! Question I? LOL, but thank you, Jo, for your encouraging words /|\

Maria Williams Date: 7/12/2017 1:24:00 AM No expert? I choose to differ, oh talented one, I really enjoyed this brilliant write...Maria Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/12/2017 1:46:00 AM It lacks in so many avenues but excels in gibberish, it was a forced write, which I'm no good at! But thank you for your gracious comment, Maria /|\

Dean Wood Date: 7/11/2017 10:01:00 PM Nice try Budgie! If you believe for even a second what your father said, look up this dude who calls himself the White Wolf and read a few of his poems. You'll find some true artistry in his list. Read a few of those then write another one. It will be just as great. Keep the ink warm my friend. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 11:21:00 PM Thank you, Dean! You are a good friend /|\

Jeremy Smith Date: 7/11/2017 8:30:00 PM Yes, this and everything else you have written is amazing always!! Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 8:51:00 PM What a compliment! Thanks, Jeremy! /|\

Tim Smith Date: 7/11/2017 6:40:00 PM I believe you wrote a purrfect one....lol Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 7:01:00 PM Haha, thanks, Tim Tam man /|\

Kevin Shaw Date: 7/11/2017 6:33:00 PM I love that poem, it certainly resonates with me. Well written, kind regards, Kevin Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 7:00:00 PM Thank you very much, Kevin /|\

Heidi Sands Date: 7/11/2017 5:49:00 PM I am back to say I am saving it to favorites. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 5:53:00 PM Wow, you just made my day /|\

Heidi Sands Date: 7/11/2017 5:48:00 PM White Wolf. This poem reached me very deeply. Heartbreaking truth re: father , that happens to many people. I enjoy your poetry and consider you a great poet and hope that you will always have that pen going forever :) Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 5:53:00 PM Thank you very much, Heidi! I find it also therapeutic writing /|\

Jan Allison Date: 7/11/2017 5:10:00 PM Your poem touched me deeply especially the line about your father... I never was good at anything it was all about my sister never me so the way I have taken to writing has been a total shock. You are a fabulous writer this poem proves that. I posted a poem about writers block... I think you may enjoy it WW:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 5:14:00 PM I'm still laughing at that cooking fat! LOOL! I'll go check it out now, Jan! /|\

Hannah Borke Date: 7/11/2017 4:59:00 PM At the rate you produce great poems, it's relatively easy for you Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 5:13:00 PM Thank you, Hannah! Thanks so kind of you /|\

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/11/2017 4:38:00 PM Good poetry takes work, doesn't it? And if your father told you, you were good for nothing it brings back memories of my own childhood when I was told I would only be disappointed if I really wanted to be a writer. It would be much nicer if parents thought more of what their children might be dreaming of than what they themselves had already decided what was best or because they wanted their children to end up being as disappointed as they themselves ended up being. Nicely done. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 4:42:00 PM Thank you for the encouraging words, Dale /|\

Lin Lane Date: 7/11/2017 4:36:00 PM I'm thinking something good came from the good for nothing...if you know what I mean. You can stop trying to write a poem.. you just wrote a good one. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 4:41:00 PM Thank you, Lin! That means a lot coming from an outstanding poet as yourself /|\

Chris Green Date: 7/11/2017 4:36:00 PM My friend, you are a fantastic poet, one of the best on this site. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It is funny though, while reading this I saw myself in your words even down to what your father did say...yep, I know how that feels too. Well my friend, you are definitely good for a lot of things and poetry is high on that list. Keep writing and I will keep reading and learning. Login to Reply White Wolf Date: 7/11/2017 4:40:00 PM Thank you, Chris! You always know what to say! /|\