On Reading Really Bad Verse
I know some folks who would not know a poem
If it slapped them in the face.
The way some string unrelated words together
Is an absolute disgrace.
Sometimes, the grammar is so bad it really smarts,
Basic spelling forgotten,
Lines that have absolutely no meaning, for sure,
Rhyming, well, it is rotten.
These wannabe “poets” have a gift, I suppose,
All kidding aside, my friends,
For the life of me, I cannot make heads or tails
Or make the necessary amends.
But, if we are seeking plaudits, trophies, awards
Or seeking lasting fame,
We must be sure that drivel and gibberish never
Appear beneath our name.
Of the hundreds of poems and verses I have written
In my long writing lifetime,
Perhaps two or three were truly worthy of note,
Ones I would call sublime.
Most of us poets like to see our name in print
But, for goodness sakes, we ought
To make sure that our poems say what we meant
And set forth a logical thought.
Written June 20, 2021
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021
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