Poetic licence ( edited)

By Stephanie Sideways

I use my poetic licence a lot
It's a vital piece of ID.
The poet patrol wouldn't let me across
Or exchange me some rhyme currency

It's dog eared by now, beyond repair
and should it fall to bits,
I'll order me another
for all language's misfits

I keep it to hand when I jiggle my jots
Ought to get it laminated
Cover my back when the words don't quite fit
In the stanza I've created

The poem police are out there you know,
in search of a dodgy poet
Always carry it in your head,
just in case you have to show it!

I'll whip it out, right hear and now
to eyeball with an orange.
See how it calms a nervous twitch
Into an nervous twinge!

When a full rhyme can't be found,
Don't give up hope, or swear, or curse.
Half rhyme , alliterate....assonate .....
Or just 'free verse ' !

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Copyright 2013 Stephanie Sideways
Published on Friday, April 12, 2013.     Filed under: "Comedy" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

I fucking well love poetry! Just saying!
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  • A former member wrote: I wonderfully sarcastic piece here for those who think they know what poetry should be very nice.

  • Ravenblade On Friday, April 12, 2013, Ravenblade (313)By person wrote:

    What a unique idea played out in verse. Well done indeed. I think this resonates well with anyone who is passionate about writing.

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