I write because…..
Some people write for contests, shiny trophies to amass
that, on their Authors’ pages you’ll see hoarded,
while others write because they simply want to let off gas
and collect great piles of points they’re thus awarded.
Some people write because they have an impulse to express
deep emotions caused by misery or pain
or even suicide, self-mutilation – I confess
that I never want to read that stuff again!
I write my poetry because, for me, it’s a release
from the mediocrity of daily life,
(although I must admit that there is seldom any peace
from the regular attentions of my wife.)
But, since to dream I’m not allowed to waste my precious time,
there’s not much opportunity to drown myself in rhyme.
Heathcote Giffen, August 4th.2007.
Author notes
I'd written this for Jenelda's contest #18 and thought I'd posted it but I realised today it wasn't entered!
Bless whoever reopened the contest so I could squeeze in late!!
A contest entry
- CONTEST FOR HUGH WYLES FAVORITE’S ONLY # 18 by huguenauties.
750 points, ended August 14, 2007, 9 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
1 - 7 of 7
-
My dearest Heath,
Congratulations Dear on winning a GOLD trophy.
I'm so happy for you.
Love always
Hine
-
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnZ oN tHe GoLd!
Please have as a topic for your contest, "cHiKeNz" I'm geting tired of never even getting honorable mention and if anyone knows more knowledgeably aboutz themz infernal birdz it's me! -
I wondered where your entry was hidden.
I think we all write as a release whether we admit it or not. I'd like to go through each entry and write down all the reasons people gave and then add in others they didn't mention, see how long it reaches. And then I could make sub-hcategories for each of those...wait a minute, I'm blabbing about stuff only I am interested in...just ignore me....I forget I'm not just thinking aloud.
Yeah writing is great for dreaming...I ought to write porn (and not about purple cowz and stuff) if I'm going to dream!
-
Gosh, I'm glad you got your poem in!
I'd have been sorry to miss this, as delightful as it is. 
Your rhyming is well refined and a delight to read. Good luck in the contest!
Best wishes,
~J.
-
My Heath! You just made it. At least Hine let you go long enough to post it! She's a DOM! I swear!Yes I can imagine it being a release with such a fiesty over enthusiastic wife! HAHAHAHA
A well written Sonnet my dear Cousin.
Love Jen.
-
Hey Heathcote!!
GEEZ! You just sdneaked your entry in in time, man! You told me over a week ago that you were writing a sonmnet for Jenelda's contest and I wondered what had happened to it.
Anyway, I'm glad Hinemoa decided to let go of you for long enough to get it in (your entry I mean!)
I like the tricky alternation of iambic heptameter and pentameter lines and I'm glad you got out of bed in time to post it!!! Your rhyming, and certainly your message, is reasonable too!
Applause and love. Hugh (R.)
-
A delightful poem, rather late but still on time, completely fitting the required topic, as intended. I noted even with the irregularity in line-lengths that it takes a bow in the direction of formal sonnets: fourteen lines ending in a rhymed couplet, and a masterly rhyme scheme where the end rhymes, abab cdcd efef gg truly belong. I had to double check, yes they rhyme! The subtle humor of the ending was a treat too! It is what a poem ought to be.
Terry
Adding your comment:
1 - 7 of 7
