A Poet's Shame Poem by Richard Lackman

A Poet's Shame

Rating: 4.4


I set out to write this poem and I had a simple plan.
I'd avoid all things prosaic and I'd do the best I can
To optimize the content and the grammar and the rhyme
And of course I'd tell a story that would echo for all time

I thought about the subject and the role the hero played
But when I penned the verses then I saw the hero fade
I read my lines and wondered if all poets had the same
Misunderstanding with the words and felt a poet's shame

I struggled with my concept and the form the poem took
Yet I doubt that you will ever see this poem in a book
For only I can understand the effort and the time
And a parent's love responsible for each and every line

And so like children poems cause you happiness and pride
Or conversely they cause torment as you quiver deep inside
And yet I do still write them and some I think are fine
But some are just so terrible I wish they weren't mine.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Captain Cur 05 May 2013

A tricky subject explained in simple words. Well done.

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Marissa Liebowitz 05 May 2013

Brilliant idea and a lovely poem! ~Marissa~

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Adeline Foster 16 August 2013

So many Poet's efforts come to mind as I read this that my comments are morphing as I read. Robert Service, A E Housman. And of course some of my own. How about mine - Who am I - Adeline

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Wahab Abdul 05 May 2014

really nice, enjoyed.

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Lyn Paul 05 May 2014

No Shame needed here Richard. Great write.

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Chinedu Dike 20 February 2022

An insightful poem written with conviction....

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Ozark Mountain Homegrown 13 March 2016

Haha! Haven't we all been here! I can so relate to this poem! Thanks for sharing...: -)

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Kim Barney 06 December 2014

I'm adding this great poem to my favorite poem list!

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Surajit Banerjee 06 May 2014

I've enjoyed the poem. It's very sweet n simple.

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Paul Sebastian 06 May 2014

Superb with rhythm and rhyme. Thought flow of content great! Enjoyed your write! !

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