Do I quiver in speech when I pen my words?
Beg and beseech like a sniveling turd?
Do I ask for conditions with a large phony smile?
Do I write with conceit and sing like a bird?
The chatter of finks, do I line all in flow?
Do I whistle and clamour to bring you in tow?
Are the Charlatans host to these hard words of mine?
Do I dare be a flasher that captures one's mind?
The index is open and my thoughts ever clear.
I have not a notion, is it failure I fear.
But true to myself and given sometime.
I wish to be honest and blend in some rhyme.
You may hesitate or care not to read.
These lines so imperfect in my quest to succeed.
But never remiss I bid you farewell.
For I'll never resist my injunction towards hell.
By H Rap Fox
A contest entry
- Anything you wish by thepoetssoul.
1000 points, ended September 7, 2008, 14 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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A hypocrit you are not,a sycophant neither...your farewell speech grows nearer still.For those who cannot see the logic in your write,leave them for one cannot save all.
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Such Truth
There's a bit of every poet in this...and the word is still your own, and none can take it away feeling the same. I loved it
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aaaah, this brought a smile to my face. Yes, this has the same title as my poem, but quite a different theme! I love it! You've done well here. Worthy of a trophy :-)
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You have me smiling here with this wonderful. Congratulations on a superb entry and winner of your trophy. Well done. I enjoyed this very much. ~Pamela
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Such compelling and poignant thoughts. Stay true to yourself, and never let the self doubt get you down. Great rhyme. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Another wonderful entry for sure.The rhyme in this poem is exellent.I really can relate to your words.
Very thought provoking indeed.Thanks for this exellent penning of yours.Best of wishes to you.
Tony
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Interesting write
Ah within the wanderings of our minds lies meaning if not to anyone but the writer yet it also to each who reads it brings a completely new voice of its own . But thats OK
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This is an interesting read. I like the last line "For I'll never resist my injunction towards hell." I think this sums up the whole poem.
Thanks for sharing this.
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Do what you gotta do...
say it the way you wanna say it Bob, if it's true to you surely that's what's important, some people don't want to hear about real issues they wanna be mollycoddled with perfumed prose and perfect phrases...oh yeah there's a place for that to be sure, but there's a place for this too... don't patronise or compromise, say it like you mean it, you got my vote
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It's the mark of a man with real heart, to willingly face himself in as honest appraisal he can and rigourous self examination as I read here in your excellent words Bob. This musters my respect for you... also though, please take care not to fall into being to hard on yourself. We owe it to have a compassionate eye on our own selves also.
Your friend
Sol
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This was VERY touching, straight to the heart! Very interesting piece to read, absolutely LOVED the title!
"Multilicity." Very very nice, spectacular work of art, you have created here!
Brilliant!
N
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Young poet
I am the end you are the beginning & I ty . write away please & makes us all the more better
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Perfect
A knife straight to the heart of those who put on airs. Perhaps the opening page of AP should express the views of the AP High and Mighty. I would propose this poem to be a counterpoint for that view.
Great job. Well worded. Nice rhyme.
Mike
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Neat and delightful, this. I like your lively rhyme and, underlining your plea of uncertainty, a bumpy rhythm which fits well. Thanks for introducing me to your poems. When I'm back regularly on site I'll enjoy reading them. crystaldust.
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Deep stuff, Bob, and very well-handled. Best of luck in the contest.
Regards,
Bill
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These lines are perfect!
Hey Bob! It's always a pleasure to read your poems, they're excellent! But I always sense sadness and bitterness in your poetry, lots of feelings telling me how sensitive you are... You are an excellent poet, much more better than you think you are trust me, you should have more faith in yourself, Bob you are a magician, you are an artist... Excellent poem, enjoyed it, good luck in the contest. Best regards, Jane.
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Another well written poem. Self doubt is sometimes an asset but You and I both know you are a good writer, my friend. Good luck in the contest.
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Bob your an excellant writer and you know it
GOOD luck in contest.
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hmmm i must say I dont like this as well as some of your other writes. but although you can please some people some of the time, you cant please all people all of the time. so i will leave it at that, and wish you best of luck in the contest and always.
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