Notes About The Poem

Peoples' opinions of me don't bother me now I am older as much as they did when I was younger. However, I am amused at some of the reactions of friends, family and strangers if I speak in rhyme, as I do sometimes, or if I reveal that I have written a new poem or song. It is almost as if some people take a step back or become a little embarrassed and don't know what to say. Some people do actually tell me that they think that I am weird!

Whatever Does That Mean

They say that I'm prolific
Whatever does that mean?
It makes me sound like a rabbit
Bob-bobbing in a pretty scene.

It makes me feel terrific
And not an old has-been,
When I find a word I grab it
Towards rhyming I often lean.

And here I go again
Another song I’m writing,
Thoughts are bouncing round my brain
My word – my life’s exciting!

They say I’m too poetic
Whatever does that mean?
They all sound sympathetic
As if I’m tainted or unclean.

It makes me feel terrific
And not an old has-been,
It’s far better than pathetic
Never heard and never seen

And here I go again
Another song I’m writing,
Thoughts are bouncing round my brain
My word – my life’s exciting!

They say that I'm rather weird
Whatever does that mean?
It makes me sound like I’m a freak
To be displayed on the village green.

It makes me feel terrific
And not an old has-been,
For I am a song-writing geek
Write lyrics even in my dreams.

And here I go again
Another song I’m writing,
Thoughts are bouncing round my brain
My word – my life’s exciting!

And here I go again
Another song I’m writing,
Thoughts are bouncing round my brain
My word – my life’s exciting!

I am a song-writing geek
Whatever does that mean?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace