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What is the proper subject-matter of Poetry?
What is the proper subject-matter of Poetry
And should it rhyme?
Some things are unavoidable;
Being compelled
To compete in The Arvon
For example.
A lot of things bother me
Like lack of money in the bank
And whether I am living life to the full.
How can I best leave my mark on Society?
I walk through life as through a dream,
Which is more than I do in bed!
I used to be able to sleep
Twenty-five years ago…
In those days I couldn’t get up in the mornings
And required two alarm-clocks
And occasionally a bucket of ice-cold water.
Now all is doom and gloom,
There is no hope;
No hope for poets,
Not this one at least.
Carving immortal structures out of quotidian language
Used to have its place,
Now everything revolves around the stock-market
And the price of Pork Bellies.
Still, one can hope…
There is a better life just around the corner...
Or so I read once in a book.
Wow, I love this. Very awesome! ~*Jenna*~
Optimistic, insightful & an extremely intelligent read. This was a really great read. Amy
Gentle is the night♥
LOL..I don't know about Arvon winner, but it's a winner in my book~ I like this for many reasons. One, it asks the age-old question "Do we write for them, or do we write for us?" LOL The Poets that are put on pedestals and embraced for every ounce of ink that comes from their pen are gone from this world. What does that say about fame and popularity? The concerns of money are valid and ones that riddle and plague many minds, even those of the Poet. Too bad that they are empty and unfulfilling. I like the concept of this, it gave me a lot to ponder. Just what good poetry is supposed to do! Thanks for directing me here, I need that as much as anyone sometimes :) Please forgive me for my absence and long time in getting over to your pages, there are a lot of poems and poets here to cover, but I do so enjoy your thought-provoking works. Takes NOTHING away from your talent, believe me. Keep writing and posting, I'll make it a point to stop more frequently~ Love & Peace, Rachelle