This Is Why I Woo Words

This is why I play philosophy
 on the field that lures lore,
 to gain the literati’s lovely trophy
 and the golden grains of life to explore.	

This is why I fraternize fair play
 on the pitch where wisdom wonders,
 to dichotomize shadows and sunray
 and to preach ours’ to plough and not to plunder.

This is why I write white
 on the surface that’s clean and clear
 to rid the world of nasty knight
 and to harmonize monks and men each year.

This is why I woo words 
 to have rhymes as my errand boy
and lyrics as the golden cords
around the poetry pen I will always employ.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Cantu Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM
This is a playful one in some sort of way, or at least for me xD yet it has a serious tone and direct way of justifying writing with a jumpy language, yeah thanks for the experience wiii =)
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I like the use of educated terms. It brings back memories of higher education. Sara
Brown Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Adeleke. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Adeleke, congrats with your feature...Raul
Winter Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Congrats on your amazing feature once again! Love, Shar
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Congrats on the refeature. Wonderful poem. Vince
Tugaff Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Excellent piece deserve to be featured. Congratulations and enjoy the honor it brings. Ernilando
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May 24, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. Enjoy another honor for this poem. Keep on sharing your writing with us. Karen
George   Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Well deserved win, dear Adeleke. CONGRATULATIONS! Love, Lainie
Mac Donald Avatar
January 11, 2009 at 6:03 AM
Hey Adeleke, congratulations on placing with this outstanding piece! Your "lyrics" are most definitely "golden cords". By wooing your words, you share this enrichment with us..thank you! Blessing to you and yours, Mikki
Kelly Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 2:20 AM
Adeleke , Great to see such a wonderful piece on the front page , and how appropiate a subject matter .... Excellent topic and rhyming word-flow ... You , write onnnnnn ....
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January 7, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Nice reflection on writing. Congratulations on your fourth place finish in the contest. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Shank Avatar
January 7, 2009 at 8:43 AM
wow, the title was nothing such as I expected, which enlighted my literary taste.....superb, and very well done....
Coet Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Excellent poem. A deserving winner. -ED-
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Congrats on being a winner in the contest. God Bless. Vince
Wellbelove Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Well done! Christopher
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 7:53 AM
congratulations on the re-feature of your poem. God Bless. Vince
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations on being a finalist and having your poetry featured. Love Carol
Heck Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Dear Adeleke - Another terrific write! Congratulations on your WIN in the contest. Peace always, John
Jordan Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Adeleke - Seems to me like a double congratulations is in order – A Finalist and a featured poem – Great Job – God Bless, MJ
Winter Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 6:24 AM
Warmest congrats on your big win in the PS contest! Happy new year! Love, Shar
Johnson Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 11:27 PM
lCongratulations on your win. This is a wonderful poem. Joyce
Foster Avatar
December 17, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Congratulations Adeleke, on making it through round one and Good Luck in the finals. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
Heck Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 3:27 AM
Adeleke - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
George   Avatar
November 2, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Congratulations dear Adeleke. Best wishes for the next round. lainie
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