What's Better Than That

When my chores are all done, and it’s night,
and the everyday world’s out of sight,
with my paper and pen
I retire once again
to the room where I most love to write.

With soft pillows to prop up my head,
I sit comfortably on my bed.
Though I might seem at rest,
there’s a creative test
of real work going on in my head!

I can write anywhere, but I’m wed
to my poetry; thus, I am led
where I’m free to take time
making love to the rhyme,
and what’s better for that - than in bed?

For 'A BRIAN STRAND FORMAL' Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 6:47 AM
Beautiful and creative - limericks not necessarily have to be funny! You have described a true poet's inspiring moments and space. Love ~ Mala
Goff Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 4:32 AM
Congrats Andrea! Creative, fun poem! jimbo
Alex Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 1:50 AM
Beautiful work. Congratulations!
Davis Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM
Andrea what a creative and interesting poem. You captured the true spirit of a writers heart, soul and mind. Great job Thanks for the awesome comment on my Hearts Healed poem. Hugs
Wesley Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Wonderful Andrea, I too write propped up on the bed - and it's the best way. Appreciate your sweet comment and I enjoy your verse too! :)
Fraser Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Delightful to read Andrea, the last verse is terrific - from a lovely warm heart :) smiles
Culverhouse Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM
congrats on the win!!
Benson Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM
An imaginative write, Andrea. So much creativity and noble thought, well done.
J Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Very nice. I tell myself every day that I will keep myself from writing a poem. It never works. You brought a smile to my face.
Conway Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Congrats Andrea on this masterpiece! As per your question about the horse mentioned - My dad sold him to one of his friends, I found out later he got bit by a snake and died:( Still hard to handle after all these years...Tirzah
Devonshire Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Congratulations on your great win, Andrea. Love, Carolyn
Jarvis Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Congrats. Great write:)
Kendrick Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Congrats..Sara
Pandey Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Congrats on your win.. Very nice write up..!!
Brown Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations on your win in Miranda's "Inspired" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Muzzey Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your fifth place win with this wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Babcock Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM
YES, in bed the real work starts running around in the head, that is the creative work. ha ha Great write. love phyl
Susan Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations on your win! I enjoyed learning how + where you write. Cute ending.
Mehta Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 6:03 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of Miranda, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Congrats Andrea on your impressive win with this expressive poem and entry my friend.. awesome once again luv..
Long Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM
congrats on your win. with this exceptional write cory
Singh Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM
you ve pen down da reality .. the exact movements at every instance.. great work
Wesley Avatar
June 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I write mine in bed too. A great poem on the rigors of writing.
Knop Avatar
June 25, 2011 at 2:51 AM
You're so right Andrea, the bed is really the best place for writing poetry. Best of luck in the contest!...Love, Gert
Austin Avatar
June 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM
How lurid. Bed thy inspiration spread. Seriously, You know how to put 'em together. So clean and seemingly without effort. I am a fan. LOve, daver
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