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"Rhyming poems have nothing of substance to say They're childish! Ridiculous! Silly! Passe! What's that - 'The Raven,' fine prose, you assure? Pshaw, a talking bird is not Literature! 'The Road Not Taken' - how indecisively trite 'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day' ~ why, out of spite? 'How Do I Love Thee' - such female nonsense! 'She Walks in Beauty,' not even past tense! 'Oh Captain, my Captain' just repeats and repeats 'Death Be Not Proud' - indeed, no great feat Rhyme is over and done, finite, dead Give me a rambling run-on sentence, instead!" Sure, it's easy to call Dr. Seuss poppycock HIS books are world-famous, what have YOU got? 12/11/18 Entered in 'Living It Up for Laughter' contest

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Ann Peck

Date: 6/30/2021 8:48:00 AM

Oh, this is sooo good, Michelle! Every sentence a "gotcha." So funny~so true!

John Watt

Date: 6/17/2021 10:32:00 PM

Revisiting this gem of yours, and once again it brought a smile and a knowing nod.

Jim Dunlap

Date: 3/30/2021 6:19:00 PM

Amen sister. Amen. You said a mouthful this time. Beau travail.

Dalton Moss

Date: 3/30/2021 8:37:00 AM

I could not agree more Those run-on sentences Oh, what a bore. Seriously, though, I am in your camp on this one, Michelle!

David Browning

Date: 3/30/2021 8:29:00 AM

This is brilliant!

John Watt

Date: 8/5/2020 10:19:00 PM

Came back to an old favorite of mine to enjoy another read. Classic Michelle Faulkner wit, humor, and charm.

John Watt

Date: 4/23/2020 7:13:00 PM

Wow Michelle, your sardonic wit is really on display in this one! Loved the sarcastic approach to modern poetry's critique of the classics. You picked some awesome examples, some of my all-time faves. Speaking of which, this is going in my FAVs. Soupmail...

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/8/2019 10:05:00 PM

I like your humor

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2019 12:48:00 AM

This is so funny and delightful Michelle. Congratulations for being #1 on the best new poems list! I loved this, tho' I love these poets and their rhyme. : ) xxoo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/9/2019 8:41:00 PM

'The Road Not Taken' - how indecisively trite-- That line and the run-on sentence remark!!! No wonder this is such a popular piece! Congratulations for being #1 on the best new poems list!

Manu Singh Tanwar

Date: 1/7/2019 5:10:00 AM

Nicely written and congrats too..

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/7/2019 1:35:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, manu-

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/4/2019 7:14:00 PM

Hello Michelle, I like the way you did this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/6/2019 3:41:00 PM

Much appreciate your kind comment, Darlene!

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 1/4/2019 6:57:00 AM

This is Brilliant. I have always found it fascinating People who can write poetry never try validating it by claiming it to be prose. Congratulations Michelle

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/6/2019 3:40:00 PM

Thanks, Jerry, and Happy New Year!

Suzette Campbell

Date: 1/4/2019 3:51:00 AM

Oh my, this was so on point, fun to read and made me lol, I always believe poetry just comes from the soul, although I enjoy all styles, but this right here said it all, just be you when writing, loved it much??

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/6/2019 3:39:00 PM

Thanks for your fun comment, Suzette, so glad you like it!

Eve Roper

Date: 1/3/2019 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your top placement of the list of new poems,, Beautiful poem.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/3/2019 2:56:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, Eve!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/1/2019 10:51:00 AM

Giggles galore! A feast of a read ;) xomo!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/3/2019 3:03:00 PM

So glad it's giggle-worthy, thanks for your comment, Maureen!

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/30/2018 9:54:00 AM

Congratulations for #2 on the Best New Poems List :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/30/2018 3:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Heidi!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/29/2018 3:49:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats again Michelle:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/29/2018 4:05:00 PM

Thank you again, Jan!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/29/2018 11:15:00 AM

I'm smiling if sardonically, all the way through. Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/29/2018 2:21:00 PM

Thank you, appreciate your comment!

Funom Makama

Date: 12/22/2018 10:30:00 AM

This is beautiful with the exhibition of the zenith of poetic craft.I love the passion, expressions and beautiful lines... Merry christmas and a wonderful 2019.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/23/2018 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, happy holidays to you also!

Aqua Marine

Date: 12/19/2018 1:15:00 AM

:D This was well constructed rhyme, and hilarious too, Michelle- My earlier poetry was mostly rhyme, then I drifted on to Poetry Soup, and found poetry "all sorts..." Learnt SO much here, and still learning...your poem has got me thinking..will Have to try some more formal rhyme again soon. Takes discipline to get it "just right!" Have a lovely day! : )))

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/23/2018 1:51:00 PM

So true, thanks for your lovely comment!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/17/2018 5:49:00 PM

Though I love most of the poems cited and am primarily a rhyming poet, I LOVE this poem. It's brilliant. FAVE

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/23/2018 1:51:00 PM

That is quite a compliment from you, much appreciated!

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/16/2018 11:18:00 AM

I so truly love the deep sarcasm in this very creative and rhyming poem. As an old rhymer, this gem warmed my heart and inspires me to perhaps write tonight, in rhyme. A fav my dear friend.. Thanks too ..

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/16/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thank you, always appreciate your visits and comments, my friend-

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/15/2018 9:21:00 PM

Back with congrats on your win in Nina's contest. Well-deserved, my friend! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/16/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thanks, gw!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/15/2018 2:05:00 PM

Your poem had me laughing out loud, Michelle. This one goes to my faves for its creativity and blunt sarcasm. I'll not compare thee to a "summer's night," but perhaps to Michael Che. LOL Congratulations on your win in Nina's contest. Sending wishes for happy holidays, Carolyn

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/15/2018 2:49:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed this one, very grateful for your wonderful comments!