I'll write a poem...

Why do you write?

I'll write a poem, I'll make it good

to earn reviews to light my mood.

I'll use the lines that sound so smart,

pretend they're true right from my heart.

 

I'll write a poem, I'll make it sad,

act like a victim of a heartless lad,

gather sympathies with tactful ease

in graceful verse with thoughts to please.

 

I'll write a poem, I'll make it rhyme,

condemn all free verse as a shameful crime.

I'll bribe my muses to disguise my words

in celestial rhythm to appease the lords.

 

I'll write a poem, I'll make it known.

To hundreds of fans, I'll have it shown.

They'd be impressed, thinking of a cause,

never suspecting I write for the applause.

Author's Note

I was so bored I had to amuse to myself with this kind of humor.

Reviews

[m.s.early]

Ha! At least it's not pretentious. Great job.

[Blue]

Haha. Thanks a lot, silver!

[Rogie-Dodge]

Hehehe .. we all love the applause :D :D

Sometimes I do think we read too much into other's poetry. But maybe that is the beauty of good poetry: that the reader can find their own meaning within it.

[Blue]

Nice one, Rogie. Thank you so much!

[Tate Morgan]

Emotion the key to poetry opens the heart to the possibilities of a better life Lived to the fullest 100/100

[Blue]

Thank you so much, Tate! I appreciate you.

[Antoñyo]

Yes, I can see the humor in this piece...but I've liked a few comedians in my day that are still considered to be geniuses for the brilliance in their content and delivery.
Today, and in many tomorrows, I could read this and feel the same.
This is brilliant!

Thanks for sharing this 100/100!

[Blue]

Wow, Antonyo, thank you so much for your uplifting words!

[ron]

Interesting poem. I think some people write this way. I know you don't.

[Blue]

Wow, I'm honored, Ron. Thank you so much!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is humorous, and i know you don't write just for applause, your poems come from the heart...i can feel them.

[Blue]

Thank you, Jacob.

[Sami Khalil]

Creative and funny as well as relevant...Bravo............................

[Blue]

Thank you, Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)......................

[stars are far]

hehe that's very cute..i find it kind of funny :P
i dunno why...but well done :)

[Blue]

Thank you so much! :) May I know your first name? I find it rather odd to simply say "Thanks, stars are far!" :)

[stars are far]

hehe.. My name is Suhad :)
My pleasure Arzel :)

[Trace]

Standing Applause. Very entertaining and cute.
Give your muse a big wet kiss.

Trace

[Blue]

Haha. Thank you so much, Trace. She's a spoiled brat, see. ;)