Writing a Poem

I'm supposed to write a poem thats funny,
If I could only write to make some money.
Should I write about something scary and gory,
Or should I portray a nice love story?
The ideas swimming in my head are like a boat,
which unfortunately now is no longer afloat.
The words of choice, no longer to be seen,
Thanks in part to my computer screen.
Rhyming can sometimes be a piece of cake,
But I've thought for too long and got a headache.
I've always loved to write poems that rhyme,
but I can't right now - its past my bedtime.
Maybe in the morning, I can think of something new.
After I fix a pitcher of ice tea to brew.
Then perhaps words and thoughts will be dancing around,
And I will make sure to write them down.
A rough draft will be sketched on paper and pad,
Because memory loss is a problem for this forty year old lad.
Well, I didn't write about any terrible stuff,
Just how writing a poem can be very tough.
Poetic rhyming to the mind is such a toy,
But one which I hope you did enjoy.
Soon my words will all be forgot,
So please let me know what you thought.
It seems as if my poem must come to an end,
But I want to thank you, my reader and friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Oliff Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 3:43 PM
this is such a greatttttt poem! i absolutely 100% enjoyed reading your poem. i love a poet that can rhyme, they are the most enjoyable poem to read.. keep up the great work, and come check my stuff out sometime! -K
W Avatar
November 15, 2008 at 7:21 AM
This was clever and very cute. Very lighthearted about how life can be. Good one. Lena
Matheny Avatar
November 13, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Great write!! I loved it!!
Moreno Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Robert, good job! nicely written...Raul
Richards Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 8:10 AM
This was a treat...with all the serious natures of so many poets, it is refreshing to read the funny side once in awhile! Enjoyable!~ Carrie
Torres Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 1:55 AM
Robert I loved this poem it put a big smile on my face. Please feel free to comment on two of my thanksgiving poems I would love to hear your insight. Thank you Michael Torres
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