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A poet should know it!

By audrie

25 June 2007

I threatened to write a poem about not knowing about poetry!

I've just dashed this off. Paddywack won't like it!!

    I read through the book and I started to curse,
     thought it would teach me how to write verse.
    I read about patterns and pulses and themes,
     anthology, stanzas, rhyming and dreams.
    Scanning and writing impossibly terse,
     metre and phrasing and meanings of verse.
    Repetitive wording or alliteration,
      sweet harmony and some evocation!
     Sonnets and bonnets and... Oh, what a nag,
       I flung the book down and reached for a fag!

      Wouldn't you think a poet,
         should know it?

The 'fag' is poetic licence.

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Written by Phil (6713 comments posted) 25th June 2007

Fag - each to their own Audrie. Struggling with the weed for the last eight months.

This about says it all for me. I understand the nuts and bolts (mainly) I just have problems screwing them together. Still, it can be fun trying.

Fun verse.

Phil.

Written by Fledermaus (3281 comments posted) 25th June 2007

Heheh. Poetry about poetry is always nice to read. So you know it?

Hello Audrie
Written by Josie (2785 comments posted) 25th June 2007

Welcome to GW. Just enjoy writing as you write and how you enjoy poetry. Everyone has their own distinctive style, and one person's style isn't another. I liked your first try, so keep practising! There are poetry "snobs" and there are the rest of us doing just what we enjoy. Welcome.

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Written by fellpony (1608 comments posted) 25th June 2007

though you could do without the last line, for me.

PS who's Paddywack?

A poet should know it.
Written by audrie (451 comments posted) 26th June 2007

PHIL: With me, Phil, it's cream cakes!

PATTERJACK: I owe an apology to Patterjack, who I named as Paddywack! So sorry, something about the name? After your very nice email, I feel ashamed, blame it on my age!

FLEDERMAUS: Glad you enjoyed it.

JOSIE:Yes, I agree. I don't take my writing as seriously as I should, also like to write what I call 'Snippets' daft little verses, which I'll put on line. Better not start them here! Thanks for your encouragement.

Written by gutterkitty (362 comments posted) 29th June 2007

Liked this, very fun. I think we've all been there, desperately trying to learn how to write and not wanting to accept that maybe there just isn't a book that can teach you! I agree with fellpony, I think the last lines aren't really needed, though you make a good point.

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