With Heart, Built-In
~~~
Like a new house, in my poetry,
you will find a heart built-in.
I am no sharp wit nor in a hurry
to quickly pen, for a poetic win.
If as a poet, it's form comes first,
Then, you won' t find me filling
your thirst!
OR if it's truth in one sentence be
your compulsion?
My poetry for you, is your revulsion.
If heavy imagery be your fancy,
You won't find it in my verse, far
too chancy.
I come from a time when songs
were so beautiful.
Rhyme, to me is fun, and just
naturally plentiful.
I'd talk all day in rhyme, indeed if
only we all could!
Instead of like breaking news alerts,
so heartless and made of wood.
Our frenzy is to the great new god,
multi-tasking, has wreaked havoc on
new generations.
Where Cliff notes has replaced reading
famous literature~ an abomination.
I have tried selling myself out to short form
poetry.
I must say, that so far, only the English
Haiku has worked for me.
January 5, 2020
Noon PST
Copyright © Panagiota Romios | Year Posted 2020
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