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The Accidental Contestant

My reply may quick; betray
but, it is yours that morphs to grey;

I'm beside myself, and not from any lice !

I loathe to be me, is what's true
so, the only thing that I can do;

is pick two seats, and calmly sit down twice.

~

A plethoric myriad of thoughts
escapes my brain like small robots

coercing all pedestrians to pause;

good thing for them, the lights glowed, red
for over half, changed their minds, instead;

that break alone saved barrels full of gauze !

~

The orb is slick with indigo
before sunlight, we'll have to go.

or, run the risk of stalling at the gate;

our own dimension will emphatically
highlight all our integrity;

be mindful as you fill your dinner plate !

~

Obstreperously, we're weighed at birth
our job's to live up to our worth,

bow down to me, if you don't know the rules !

Decidedly, they are not fair,
for each one broken, you gain a pair;

overdo things, and they'll seat you with the fools !

~

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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docmaverick

docmaverick

12 years 4 months ago

I really dunno....

...mr. fry. I guess it's towards some oddity of life. Without more details, we may never unearth the origin.
doc.

Ian.T

Ian.T

12 years 4 months ago

Beep What's up Doc

Let confusion reign, there in the words are hidden thoughts that even to your eyes bring a question, later can you do a little edit to add some reason for this ramble.
I sometimes write something along this type, but then put to the notepad and edit until reason grants me an audience.
I shall await it's return lol with delicate notes of a format of reason, Yours Ian.T

docmaverick

docmaverick

12 years 4 months ago

Ah, sir ian....

...I believe i grasp very well of what you speak.
Thanx, for the read, and repast;
doc.