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A Poet's Dilemma

Suddenly I’m stripped of words, but no, that speaks     of ineptness. Suddenly I’m full of words, clothed with words, not naked,     not inept I must speak of tremblings and sweats and     soft barkings Of words, words, words They tantalize me     tease me And refuse to leave me to rhyme or not      to rhyme Is that a question? Perhaps a slant      rhyme or A chain of iambs might do I wish to repose and leave my     muse till     I awake But no…a poem I must pen with words of color      and flair So crash the cymbals blare the trumpets, and speak to     me with The words, words, words That slake my soul and      make me whole 

Copyright © May 2006 marilyn terwilleger


This Poem was Critiqued By: Mark Andrew Hislop On Date: 2006-06-19 10:32:25
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Mazza I am so sorry I missed this in May. This is really something. Something out of the ordinary for you. Almost as if I can see you more clearly for seeing you in the midst of the struggle with/for/against words, words, words. This is a rich vein you have started to mine. Give up on the lists of things you believe in. Give us more of these things that are less certain. Lotsa Mark


This Poem was Critiqued By: Nancy Ann Hemsworth On Date: 2006-05-31 11:03:12
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.80000
I tuly relate to this as do all the poets!! I co-wrote a piece similiar to this with a bit of a comical edge..I will send you the link , take a look if you would like to. "http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/85/poem_653700.html".. here are my favorite lines in your poem "Suddenly I’m full of words, clothed with words, not naked, not inept" I like the use of seperate lines "of words, words, words, and the words, words, words" it adds to the drama of the piece give it the anxious feel, that fills me when I am trying to write something just right!! good job!
This Poem was Critiqued By: Jordan Brendez Bandojo On Date: 2006-05-27 16:11:02
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.77273
How are you, Marilyn? I hope you are not having an intense unfavorable situation or something...<chuckles> So, let me read on...Oh, I simply love this! I am thinking of words to describe but it seemed I am stripped of words. Speechless I should say! <smile> This is wonderfully written. So poetically crafted with words, words, words...it definitely satisfy my craving...Kodus to this one! Jordan
This Poem was Critiqued By: arnie s WACHMAN On Date: 2006-05-27 11:21:27
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Oh a delightful piece that I believe all writer's go through. Yes, we have those moments when nothing comes to mind...but we are never inept. Think of it of having laryngitis of the mind. It will eventually go away and clear up. A very easy nice read with a title appropriate...
This Poem was Critiqued By: Mark Steven Scheffer On Date: 2006-05-24 08:27:24
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Marilyn, I love this poem. The structure was great; I love the short lines, and you had great control of the rhythm throughout. And I love what you did with Hamlet's "Words, words, words." Kudos. It's a winner - on my list. A real treat. And you don't know me to bullshit. :) Mark
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