Editor Poems - Poems about Editor

“You got the goldfish interview, as asked?” “I did, sir, but he lacked the wherewithal to answer me coherently, I fear.” “What’s that supposed to mean? The fishing section is looking pretty thin. You showed up masked?” “Of course I did. That goldfish flu’s no joke. He said he’s scared of casual infection.” “Your killer question, then? Your master stroke?” “What is the...

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Don’t despair, his editor would say, fame will come and soon one day. So don’t give up; patience enhances. Keep writing, your time is near. And, by-the-way, to this give ear: Suicide will only kill your chances not to mention your career....

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Your judgments have me grinning. Don't pretend you were immune from the Avarice of Pride. Which you delved past cover packet into the gutworm of stardoms naked lunch? Unfolding the artwork of your Deathsnake Bands- ministering to idol hands, wandering the scent of artwork sleeve. 'Scent...

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Editor edits News Gazette called " Elephant " ...

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“Seven reasons your novel won’t sell!” You “a writer that’s had” your work quelled? A writer that’s had? Now, that’s pretty sad; I’d say eight, but these days, one can’t tell! ---------- SMH: ads popping up on my Facebook feed......

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Submission By Beverly Stock I called the editor knowing That my temper would be showing And said the following to him: “I sent a poem here, sir” (I said growing fiercer,) “And the subject which I’d chosen, Sir, was Spring.” “ I just scanned your paper, By sunlight, torch and taper, Of my poem, I do not see a thing” He spoke, I’m sure it was a...

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Dear Editor David J Walker Dear editor How is it that you will Make my thoughts better Rearranging words and Changing cadence At your leisure The poetry that constantly Parades between my retina and Cranium One pass wonders that I must Describe going by as if jugglers in A gymnasium That might drop the balls But always catch them before Any fall to the floor Of your cutting board Dear editor Maybe...

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No words to express my gratitude For thine is an affectionate attitude After a huge hiatus thou are back Like a diamond from jewel stack A few bonds flourish with time And their echoes forever chime Fortunate to have a techno savvy As my editor of videos many May thou excel in arts and skill Accomplishing all tasks uphill..!!...

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The Poet's Condition by Michael R. Burch (for my mother, Christine Ena Burch) The poet's condition (bother tradition) is whining contrition. Supposedly sage, his editor knows his brain's in his toes though he would suppose to soon be the rage. His readers are sure his work's premature or merely manure, insipidly trite. His mother alone will answer the phone (perhaps with a moan) to hear him recite. Alternate Title: "Poetry Slam: The Hangup" Keywords/Tags: poet,...

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Dear Editor or Shreditor by Michael R. Burch Dear Ed: I don’t understand why you will publish this other guy— when I’m brilliant, devoted, one hell of a poet! Yet you publish Anonymous. Fie! Fie! A pox on your head if you favor this poet who’s dubious, unsavor- y, inconsistent in texts, no address (I checked!): since he’s plagiarized Unknown, I’ll wager! Originally published by The Eclectic...

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The Better Man by Michael R. Burch Dear Ed: I don’t understand why you will publish this other guy— when I’m brilliant, devoted, one hell of a poet! Yet you publish Anonymous. Fie! Fie! A pox on your head if you favor this poet who’s dubious, unsavor y, inconsistent in texts, no address (I checked!): since he’s plagiarized Unknown, I’ll wager!...

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"Dark-heaving . . . boundless, endless, and sublime . . ." Lord Byron 1788-1824 _____________________ I am the wordsmith, guide and editor of this narrative, this epic chronicle and story of abysmal dream love; my fingers are ink-stained and worn from writing, this account of my journey is both tragic and dreadful; it is a ghost story both poetic and darkly...

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E-xceptional L-ine I-s Z-estfully A-llowing B-rilliant E-ditor T-o H-ave B-road A-ptitude R-egarding R-ighteous E-xpression T-ill T-ruth B-rightens R-eaders O-f W-ise N-ote I-n N-oble G-oal Topic: Birthday of poetess Elizabeth Barrett Browning (March 06) Form: Vertical Monocrostic...

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I received a cookie cutter form letter of rejection from the editor for someone else's poem in my SASE. That someone else sent me the acceptance letter she received for my poem in her SASE. My poetic response: this seventeen syllable "precursory curse" fixed form villanelle. Dear Editor, ...

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To wit, the editor the murderer’s axe To slay the innocent with sharp attack To wit, the editor last drop of blood Now drained and syphoned —in victimhood (Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2016)...

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