Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Tied and Tethered

I rage at formal poetry with
                       its Titanic grip on structure
                       iambic pentameter 
                       syllable counts
                       measured cadence of rhythm like a song
                       trademark pauses
I'm on the wrong side of rhymed verse, its ostrich-like curse

Landscape of rules
                         iron ring of form
                         hoops to jump through
                         haystack of needles

I want to slam the door
                          break the rules
                          upend expectations
                          that tie my hands
                          that bend my pen
                          that crease my brow

Cavalier wishing
                           to write free verse
                           that makes heat possible
                           in words, unconventional 
                           that litter the page
Wanted:
 A wanton muse      with a pulse that fertilizes the soil
                                   of a writer's parched self
                                   scriblings of rank sentiment 





Poem composed: June 7, 2021

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Constance La France June 27, 2021 at 12:16 PM Brian, excellent writing and congratulations on your win, peace _Constance Brian Sambourne June 27, 2021 at 4:34 PM Hi Constance, Thanks very much for your note. The poem is really a rant + I am surprised at its placement - completely unexpected. Best wishes, Brian

Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2021 at 6:58 AM I like how you think, rules be damned. For me when I read poetry Ijust want to feel something. If not, what is the point? Brian Sambourne June 18, 2021 at 8:24 AM Hello Richard, Thank you for the comment. Yes, rules constrain me. Free verse is free form + I can concentrate on the subject at hand. Best wishes, Brian

Belden Raiser June 11, 2021 at 8:15 PM I enjoyed this Brian, well done. That describes my wish list :) Brian Sambourne June 11, 2021 at 9:10 PM Thank you Belden. It is something of a rant of frustration + not to everyone's liking. Sincere good wishes, Brian

Beryl Edmonds June 7, 2021 at 7:49 PM An interesting write Brian, the page is the poets stage, free verse or rhyme doesn't matter at all, if the reader is brought to tears or laughter the poets act has made a splash… Belle Brian Sambourne June 11, 2021 at 9:14 PM Very well noted, Belle. Oh to make that poetical splash. Rhymed verse has me stymied. I just can't seem to find words that lift + illuminate. Thank you for the visit to my page + for your message. Cheers Brian