On writing a poem
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It has been a while since I wrote,
A poem that rhymed perfectly.
The words around me float,
Or they sit together imperfectly.
A poem that rhymed perfectly.
The words around me float,
Or they sit together imperfectly.
I try grabbing them one by one,
Arrange them in a way that makes sense.
When I think the battle is almost won,
I realize what I’ve made up is utter nonsense.
It is there almost in my hand,
And I don’t want to let it slip.
But it is falling from my fingers like the sand,
All set to go on a trip.
When I find words that rhyme,
The lines don’t have a meaning.
I take a break and give it some time,
May be it is my mind that needs some cleaning.
I sit down to give it another try,
I pick up words and put them together.
For the fear that they’ll otherwise die,
I touch them lightly like a feather.
And then when it is done,
I sit back to go through.
Though I was wary when I’d first begun,
I’ve now written a poem that is brand new!
This post is written for Day 1 of Write Tribe Festival of Words #5
There are times when my poetry also makes no sense but yours today is perfect.
Thank you Suzy 🙂
To rhyme or not to rhyme…that is the question…:)….!
That always is the question 😀
Poems are not my cup of tea, but your poem rhymed so well. I can relate to this process of writing so well!
Thank you Shilpa!
A beautiful poem that talks about the trouble we go through trying to find the perfect rhyme for our poems!
Yes, it happens every time isn't it?
Well versed poetry, and it rhymed well! 🙂
Thank you Payal 🙂
Thoughts put well together! We may have doubts and yet we need to carry on… The poem appealed in it's simplicity
Thank you!
Wonderful! It was a journey through the writing of a poem and the fruit in the end was worth it. Great concept!
Thank you Darshana. I'm glad you liked the concept.
Wonderful! Writing poems is a tough deal Reema and how effortlessly you pulled off this one!
Thank you Kala 🙂
wow! so perfectly penned!
Thank you Nibha 🙂
Oh, that was a fun read — I have so much loved writing poems myself lately, so I can totally relate to the challenges… and then the joy when something just comes out right:-) Loved it!
Yes, that is what happens right! Thank you 🙂
But you rhymed it so damn well sweets and narrated the pain of a poet almost impeccably 🙂
Thanks Roma 🙂
I have totally lost my muse. I can so relate to what you are saying… but you rhymed the poem so beautifully!! Enjoyed reading 😀
Hope you get your muse back soon! And I am glad you enjoyed reading it 🙂
Your poetry definitely makes sense. Yes there are days when thoughts doesn't line up with rhyming words but a break from it surely helps 🙂
Yes it does. Thank you 🙂
you rhymed it so well Reema. i always struggle with poetry. well done.
Thank you Parul 🙂
The way your poem has shaped up,it doesnt look like you ever had a trouble with penning it.A poem about a poem!.Nice!
Thank you 🙂
You know, I like poems that rhyme well, and this is super. When I write poems I try to rhyme them too.
Regards
Tina
Thank you Tina 🙂
Beautiful….funny just moved a framed photo today in our home and it says A POEM BEGINS IN DELIGHT and ENDS IN WISDOM YUP!!
Those words are so true!
Poetry communicates on such a different level than prose.
Yes it does.
I love poetry and wish to wish to write to write one properly one day.
Just let the words flow 🙂
A poem that is brand new,
And a poem that is quite beautiful too 🙂
Thank you 🙂