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What Kind of Poet Are You

I write poetry not to change the world, but to change the way I feel. Sometimes it’s just made-up fantasy, sometimes, something a little more real. I’m not a sophisticated poet you see, using litotes, anapest, or alliteration. Though I’ve been known to use an aphorism or two, when talking about the politicians of this nation. I pay little attention to the rhyming scheme, and syllable count means nothing to me. I’m not even sure what it is they really mean, When they talk about ABAB or CCCC. Am I a Beat, Black Mountain, or Dada, conceptual, confessional, or poststructuralist, oh my. Things like cacophony, euphony, cadence, and feet, confuse me to the point that makes me want to cry. I just put some words in my dilapidated computer, typing it out in fourteen font Helvetica. I’m never sure of what form of poem I write, Wait, is this one called Ars Poetica.

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Date: 1/26/2024 4:44:00 PM
That's a good one Jerry; very relatable in the world of terminology which is not my world either.
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Date: 1/25/2024 12:23:00 PM
Poetry is a perfect catharsis, but I know people write for different reasons.. I used to write to express what I supress, but now i write to keep my brain ticking.. great poem..
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Date: 1/25/2024 11:41:00 AM
Be yourself, brother Jerry, I mean Jerry Brotherton…still I think you know more than you let on ;)
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Date: 1/25/2024 10:54:00 AM
I hear you Brother Jerry loud and clear!! Relatable with good humour my friend! Debx
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Date: 1/24/2024 8:58:00 PM
I sure enjoy whatever it is, in whatever form, Jerry. Write On, my friend. I use 14 font too. :-) Bill
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Date: 1/24/2024 8:26:00 PM
Huzzah, Jerry... As for me, I slip into my 'Maidenform Poetry Girdle,' breathe in, and exhale when I'm done. That pushes me along, if you get my drift.
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Date: 1/24/2024 4:30:00 PM
a creative poem on the art of writing and creativity. When I sit down to write, I'm not thinking about any of the 'structural' stuff...just hoping to get down the essence of what I'm feeling and thinking. Your ending was witty as was your use of poetic terms (cacophony, etc) Well done, Jerry...have a great evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 1/24/2024 7:05:00 PM
Thanks for the wonderful comment, my friend. Have a blessed evening Sara.
Date: 1/24/2024 12:17:00 PM
I love your poem, the humor, the rhyming, the clever usage of poetry language structure and techniques, bravo! I think it's such a great poem, I'm printing it out. Faving, Jerry. Hugs
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 1/24/2024 7:05:00 PM
I appreciate the wonderful comment, Anaya. Have a great evening, my friend.
Date: 1/24/2024 11:58:00 AM
I see that, you are a very creative poet. What a great poem you have written! Enjoyed reading it!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 1/24/2024 7:09:00 PM
Thanks, Smita. I appreciate you dropping by and leaving such a wonderful comment.
Date: 1/24/2024 11:56:00 AM
The freedom of writing is wonderful. I always say, if it reaches the reader, that is what matters most. Keep up the great writing my friend :)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 1/24/2024 7:11:00 PM
I agree, just write. Let someone else decide if they like it or not. Thanks for dropping by, my friend. Have a blessed day, Heidi.

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