The Greatest Poet Ever

I got to wonderin' the other day
who was the greatest poet ever?
Was it a guy named Willie Shakespeare
or someone much more clever?

I thought it over for quite a while
just who this guy might be.
Then suddenly a light went on!
By God, it could be me!

So I'm gonna write a Masterpiece.
Just you wait and see.
It'll be the best poem ever wrote
and the author will be me!

Everyone from near and far
will know my famous name.
The poem I write will be so great
it will bring me worldwide fame!

I'll be chauffeured 'round in limousines
and flown in private jets.
Everyone will call me "sir"
and I'll have no regrets.

I'll be treated just like Royalty,
No matter where I go.
I'll be waited on hand and foot,
just to let you know.

So when you're in my presence
don't you forget to bow,
cause I'll be the greatest poet ever,
I'm tellin' you right now!

That's it - My mind's made up
and since I'm gonna be so great,
I decided I won't write it now,
you're just gonna have to wait!

  Ralph Taylor
  11/8/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Hinshaw Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 8:08 AM
A great write Ralphie! You wrote of the dream of all of us struggling "bards". I guess the only time we will gain fame is after we pass and the kids will get rich off our writes. We both made the top 100 barely! Thx for your fine comments re my win. Don't know if u were aware but Vera passed Jul 19. She had a valiant struggle with Parkinsons disease but I know she now rests in the arms of the Savior. Great to hear from you - Bob
Hopkins Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 10:53 PM
It needs no further comment, its a bloody great dream we have together with every line. Thanks for sharing.
Hobbs Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 5:52 PM
You've got a great sense of humor. Well done, sir.
Herbert Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 1:56 AM
I knew it! haha! Taylor, how long must we wait,just how long? ...waiting in anticipation.. Sweet..love it..
Ps Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 6:52 AM
An impressive poet..! Liked it..!
Sway Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 11:45 PM
love it
Merryman Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 4:28 PM
So cute! I enjoyed reading this humorous poem, Ralph! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
A  Avatar
November 10, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Ralph, Congrats on your favorite poem win, Love SKAT
Adams Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 9:11 AM
Love it, Ralph. Great ending. Another seven!
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 9:51 PM
another win for you with this GREAT poem, Ralph. Congrats. Hope you visit me sometime!!
Bauer Avatar
April 18, 2014 at 6:52 PM
i thoroughly enjoyed this one, ralph! congrats on your win!
A   Avatar
April 18, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Hola, Ralph, congratulations.... ... by the way I have something to say to all who supported my ANY POEM # 19 contest. Shame on me, Shame on me! Please forgive me, for not taking the time, to CONGRATULATE and adore all the winning poems for a second or third time. I AM VERY LATE:(-- I was a little mad at the world. However, this is my winning list, I will give everyone the same love and support. I'm dropping by with a Copy Paste note from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry, it's not like me, to walk away, as if nothing. Truly, I appreciate every winning poem, and HM. LOVE
A. Sharma Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Lovely write Ralph n great win ! Congrats ! Well u never know ,,, wait to go great ,,, wishes!!!
Callus Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Very witty and enjoyable, Ralph!! I am ready to wait, but time is not on my side!!! //congrats on win. // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 5:55 AM
hahahhahahha the anticipation put to climax then ending it with a cute funny way.. :D hahahahhahahaha. :) CONGRatulations.. :) =olive_eloi
Gasun Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 12:33 AM
My hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend. Thank you so much as well for sharing your excellent write. Have a grace-filled wkend! Love lots and big hugs, Leonora
A  Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Ralph, a lovely win...SKAT
A   Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Ralph, CONGRATULATIONS!!! With your awesome good poem' in Nathan's contest... Linda
D. Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 8:17 PM
congrats Nate
Konos Avatar
May 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM
I clicked on Poetry Soups best Poets in Rhyme...and up came the greatest Poet who ever lived...which of course is you.....Love this...thanks.....
Guzzi Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 1:41 PM
An oldie but a goodie. Light & Love
A   Avatar
July 29, 2012 at 10:02 PM
RALPH, still congratulating all my sisters past contest. . Now I'm on the poets favorite poem contest.. I'm actually amazed with all these poems. I see why they are chosen as a favorite poem by other poets...a Super Congratulations here. I think I agreed with all the winners in this contest... love~PD
Brown Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations on your win in SKAT's "Members Favorite Poem" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
May Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 6:20 AM
great write ....congrats on your win Ralph
Williams Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 4:56 AM
Ralph a belated congrats on your win..David
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