John Lawless Poet Rhyme

This Poetry, This Demon's Game

The contests number 22
Oh, dear, oh my, what should I do
I must choose one
I must, I think
My printer’s running out of ink

I’ll pick a theme
A gentle dream
That ends up in
A freakin’ scream.

I’ll write a brilliant
Subtle Sonnet
Before it’s done
Already torn it.

Perhaps a bit of freeing verse
Meter and a line break curse
That taunts the temper of the muse
To hissy fits of “No!!  You Choose.”

Mayhap I’ll wrestle with just one
Pick a form and hope it’s fun
Alas, alack, call it by name
This poetry - this demon’s game.

John G. Lawless
©9/16/2022

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Gershon Wolf September 17, 2022 at 10:14 PM Choices, choices; oh so many choices. The boon and bane of a 'free society.' Tee-hee.

Victor Buhagiar September 17, 2022 at 2:36 AM Occasionally I write in rhyme in some form or another. But I find it easier to write in free verse. Whether it pleases or not is another matter. John Lawless September 17, 2022 at 4:39 AM Victor, someone once told me: "Please everyone, no-one is pleased, please yourself, at least your pleased" Thanks for stopping by to read and comment it is always nice to hear from you

Elizabeth Mccann September 16, 2022 at 11:47 PM Or turn your back and he'll tiptoe up and tap you, refusing to be ignored. Special delivery: 3AM! Elizabeth John Lawless September 17, 2022 at 4:41 AM or when you're walking the dog and don't have a piece of paper or a pen.....thanks for stopping by Elizabeth

Unseeking Seeker September 16, 2022 at 9:20 PM And yet what fun!