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Poe-o-meter
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By what measure shall a poem be gauged
be it assayed in meters, feet or pounds?
Should there be battles of brilliance? Rounds?
Is poetry immense on the published written page?
Being paid by the verse earns a pauper’s wage,
unless converted to lyrical sounds.
But musical muse has its ups and downs,
subject to mercurial whim, all the rage.
So what to make of this quixotic flourish,
can seraphs be ground, measured and weighed?
Surely there’s a way to bottle fine rhyme.
Poets are spirits with guides beyond tourists.
Inventions poured through emotions displayed,
boundless treasure, their art beats in time.
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for designing this wonderful background.
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Poe-o-meter
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By what measure shall a poem be gauged
be it assayed in meters, feet or pounds?
Should there be battles of brilliance? Rounds?
Is poetry immense on the published written page?
Being paid by the verse earns a pauper’s wage,
unless converted to lyrical sounds.
But musical muse has its ups and downs,
subject to mercurial whim, all the rage.
So what to make of this quixotic flourish,
can seraphs be ground, measured and weighed?
Surely there’s a way to bottle fine rhyme.
Poets are spirits with guides beyond tourists.
Inventions poured through emotions displayed,
boundless treasure, their art beats in time.
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- Last seen 2 hours ago. Member since July 17, 2007.
- I'm a surreal skittle poet for 3,243 comments.
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, and quote is "Stop abuse.". - I am a 54 year old man from Colorado (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a remodeler/ceramic tile installer.
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(36)- I am in the groups Abeg, Andante, Bill and Ron, ON VIEWLESS WINGS Anthology 2009, On Viewless Wings Winter Edition 2010, Paul OVWA 2009, Paul OVWA 2010 - Winter Edition, Ronaldo and Billy, Winklings
- I have 3,243 comments, 5 contests, 3 columns, 163 poems
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1. What do you like to put peanut butter on instead of bread? My finger
2. Are you easily tempted? I am not easily tempted. “…an
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- Column: A Devotional - Anxiety and Prayer (spiritual/Christian) at allpoetry
Philippians 4:6 - The Bible (New International Version)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” - Column: The Price of Poetry at allpoetry
So you wish to retire on the profits
made from selling your poetry? - Column: Mystery Man's Annual Visit to Poe Grave at allpoetry
Next year will be the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth.
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Pamela A Lamppa on June 10
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sweetie pie10 : oh my on May 17you have a lot of awards.you must hav been at his for a while.i have only been doing this for 7 days and 5 of them i was logged out cause i for got about it.
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Dalaney on May 14this is a beautiful background...i love the ocean and now i can come here and stand on your beach
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klassy lassy on May 1When lines to an art settle in my larynx, I know it lingers for beauty, to be spoken slowly in my mind, and comes to a final rest against my heart. Yours has that "art beat" Paul. Thank you.
