The Price of Poe

Written for the Raven contest...

'Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary'

I came upon the absurd assumption I might be a poet

although I'd love to write like Plath or Cohen

I'm content to purge my pen in earnest allusions,

that one day my words might be read once again

cheaper than therapy and well worth the effect on my head

then once upon again, someone will read my musings and exclaim,

that first line is a rip off, she plagiarized and copied Poe!

Reviews

[Relic]

haha, write and write and write Frieda. People here listen, enjoy and look forward to all your poems. Writing is always good therapy whether it's for others or ourselves. You play an important role here at the cafe, you don't need to be like Plath, her end wasn't poetic.

[Frieda P]

You humble me Relic, thanks so much. Still a big Plath fan, all the best artistes seem to be tormented...

[Relic]

I've noticed that too. Anne Sexton also committed suicide. You're welcome.

[Rob Santana]

what can I say, YOU ARE a great poet my friend. You have my vote for this piece.

[Mark]

Lol funny one. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Yes the poets worst fear, no one liking their words... that was quite funny actually.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I came upon the absurd assumption I might be a poet -- loved this line!

This was very cleverly written, and Poe is a great character to reference in this way. I also liked the references to "Plath and Cohen", my favorite writers. Another masterpiece in my mind.

[Frieda P]

Ahh like minds and all that jazz Friday....thanks so much my friend!

[Magnolia]

Hilarious !..no more words :))

[Frieda P]

Thanks Magnolia, glad you got a kick out of my silly Poe musings! :-)

[Jack...]

Hey, that's the same opening line I used in my poem. You stealing my lines lady?

This is great Frieda and the only thing else I can say is, Why didn't I think of that".

This is really well done and the thought process fantastic

[Frieda P]

Ha I knew I heard it somewhere! Thanks Jack, but it can't compete with your lovely piece.

[Jack...]

Sheesh, mine doesn't stand a chance. Mine is typical, yours is standoutical.

[Frieda P]

I muchly like your vocab, it's standoutical....may the best woman win. ;-P

[Jack...]

I wouldn't doubt it one bit. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Funny , hillarious and awesome at the same time...:)

[Frieda P]

Geez, you keep changing avatars and sneak up on me! Thanks Sami ;-)

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. Yep. It is a plot...lol

[Frieda P]

I knew it, where you going all decked out? ;-)

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. Wedding or a funeral...Lol

[David Scott]

Too funny Frieda. Poe and humor in the same poem... not bad at all. ;)

[Frieda P]

Ha better than the macabre no? ;-) Thanks David.

[David Scott]

Indeed. I love your sense of humor. You always seem to find a way to bring a smile to my day. even a wink or two from time to time. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

...that one day my words might be read once again... We hope poetry will make us immortal... but of course, that means we will be subjected to judgment even after death, as your last line suggests. :) Great, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

We're subjected beforehand, as least then we can't hear the dang whinging! Thanks Rita. :-)

[Emerald Seas]

Write for yourself, first and foremost. Secondly, whether you're concerned about what anyone else thinks of your writing is strictly up to you! Write on, my friend!

[Frieda P]

You know I write for myself first or 3/4 of that stuff wouldn't be out there, and I think we all care what people think of our work no matter what we say, thanks Sera, nice to see you back on WC again!