Get Your Premium Membership

When Poets Question Why They Dare To Write

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Robert Lindley.


R.J. Lindley,
Sonnet 12/12, (14 verses and 140 words instead of 140 syllables.)
(an exercise in math and poetic imagination)..

Syllables Per Line: 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 168
Total # Words: 140

When Poets Question Why They Dare To Write What more can I say true, what more well, can I write to give the world and yet not join in its dark plight to walk a brighter path and thus hold my heart true sing a welcomed song, one that is soft and so true. Ah, but such tis the poet's struggle, greatest fight speak clearly, to write with even greater insight nay, I hold no special power, no special key I a writer, seeks to find the poet in me! I write with hope, hope that such may aid the readers what are poets but soft beggars and sincere pleaders protecting bark around the tall, mighty oak tree the shining truth, in this chaotic, earthly sea. Ah yes, you have caught me in a poet's spun tale Question is, does dust or water, spring from my well. R.J. Lindley, Sonnet 12/12, (14 verses and 140 words instead of 140 syllables.) (an exercise in math and poetic imagination)..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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

Date: 3/21/2018 3:17:00 PM
Hello Robert, I write what my pen wants to. Once the pen is in my hand,I just let it flow. I have no idea what the poem is-until the pen lets me know.It has always been this way in creating poetry. Have a nice day my friend.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/7/2018 3:44:00 PM
Oh the last couplet is brilliant Robert! Very much enjoyed this :)
Login to Reply
Date: 3/2/2018 5:21:00 PM
True inspiration pours from your well my friend. Your will bends the words into playful toys you move around to fit your fancy.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/2/2018 4:06:00 PM
I most certainly think it’s water, friend Robert, but the math makes makes my feeble brain freeze. Great work...
Login to Reply
Date: 3/2/2018 2:44:00 PM
I never question why I write, I just let my pen flow.. Enjoyed your poem and I agree about writing with hope that may aid the reader, a poem should always have meaning and connect with the reader.. I believe water springs from your well my friend..
Login to Reply
Date: 3/2/2018 10:22:00 AM
I enjoyed this Robert. Well done! :)
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things