Saturday, April 12, 2008

I want to write a poem

I search for a theme,
and strong words to match,
i need a rhyme scheme,
my head i scratch
i want to write a poem

how do poets manage
to create those lovely pieces,
with verses that are in tandem
and a tone that pleases?
i want to write a poem

i have often tried,
but success i’ve never had,
the lines never signified,
what was running in my mind
now, i want to write a poem

there is no room for error,
things must fall into place,
should i write of the war on terror
or life’s constant rat race?
i want to write a poem

poetry is complicated,
an art that is hardly easy
perhaps it isn’t my cup of tea,
i really do prefer coffee
how i wish i could write a poem

I am no poet. This is my first stab at writing poetry. The subject of the poem is me and it is inspired by my own story. Let me know what you think. Also, I have been posting quite a bit recently. So do go through the other entries and comment there too. Peace!

 

Posted by ranjita at 08:36:00
Comments

5 Responses to “I want to write a poem”

  1. Mom says:

    Who said you cannot write poems?
    I also want to add this commenting procedure is more complicated than even poetry!

  2. Pralhad says:

    congo on your first poem….. the first decent poet from ruia bmm…

  3. aditi says:

    heyaa

    poetry is not abt ryme ,its abt the flow of words
    n u did just that

    nice one !!!

    cheers

  4. ranjita says:

    @mom: nobody said i can’t write poems..except me…so u can put that ak-47 away now. haha
    @pralli: i’m glad u still read my blog. and that u have something nice to say for a change.
    @aditi: thanks for the appreciation! its really encouraging for me since im still taking baby steps towards poetry :D

  5. calliope says:

    can i make friend with you??

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