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A Poem by Joe Palmer
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For you <3

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The other day, on Writers Cafe,
this woman wrote to me...
that 'unfortunately it would not be possible,
to review my poetry'. 
She 'Hoped that I would understand,'
and 'Sincerest apologies.' 

Was she was besieged by work,
and couldn't find the time?
Did she have commitments to other things?
'Coz frankly that would be fine.
No, the problem, simply put,
was the fact my poems rhymed. 

I appreciate art takes many forms,
many of which I'm not so keen.
I'd feel under-qualified to analyse,
but the fact remains to be seen...
To avoid because of the rhyming structure,
Well that seems a little mean! 

I find it hard to comprehend that
a woman approaching seventy-three.
A woman so wise and educated, 
didn't have the mental capacity.
To spend just thirty seconds of precious time,
because the rhyming couplets were A-B, A-B. 

Now I'm not bitter or devastated,
maybe just a little perplexed.
To see such undeniable prejudice,
regarding the style of ones text. 
So if you were expecting me to review YOUR work,
I'm afraid you won't be next.   

© 2013 Joe Palmer


Author's Note

Joe Palmer
Don't worry. Said person won't know I'm writing about her, she doesn't review rhyming poems.

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This
is
HILARIOUS!!
Actually, I'm more partial to poetry that rhymes, and has a rhythm to it. Although I have read some really good "free verse"...
What I'm not partial to is snobby old ladies who think that they have the last word in literary genius.
Hun, you're better off without her...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Now that is one cool poetry, true, direct and honest. i would return to read more of your work

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This
is
HILARIOUS!!
Actually, I'm more partial to poetry that rhymes, and has a rhythm to it. Although I have read some really good "free verse"...
What I'm not partial to is snobby old ladies who think that they have the last word in literary genius.
Hun, you're better off without her...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This made me giggle! There ARE some very unpoetry poems around. My dream is to see all forms of poems acceptable and poetry in general becoming much more widely read. I want to see EVERYBODY buying poetry books. Keep rhyming ... it is much more of an intellectual challenge!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

lol ... creative way to let it out, without causing a sir ! Well done !

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like the way you replied very cleverly and wittily.You are really a good poet.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

As a true devotee of rhyme schme myself I offer up a hardy "go for it" to you my rhythmic friend. Your friend in words, Pete

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Indeed,arts takes many forms. Perhaps, the seventy three year old woman may have felt that she is not competent to review a well-structured piece so she begged off not to review =)
while i am not quite comfortable that this witty piece pertains to a woman in her twilight age, i can say that this is well-written piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joe Palmer

11 Years Ago

ha thank you kindly Gabrielle. I had no intention of being ageist in the piece! It was that just in .. read more
Joe Palmer

11 Years Ago

felt it* pointless
Awesome!! Witty, a bit of sarcasm, but professionally written. I feel the same way you do poet. Some of mine rhyme, some just tell a story. This is classy....you have a wonderful talent and whoever reads your work will feel honored in reading your thoughts...:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joe Palmer

11 Years Ago

Yes I felt I couldn't let this gross misconduct pass me why without a dose of literary revenge!
To each their own. Arrogance and art never really go together. I am sure she is very insecure. This poem was very well done, very finely expressed and that too with great rhyming. Believe me, it is tougher to keep the essence and soul of a piece of work and make it rhyme too at the same time. You have a great skill so do not be discouraged. I keep the rhyme too, so I really appreciate it. To me poetry has to rhyme :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joe Palmer

11 Years Ago

Thank you! Yeah don't get me wrong, poems that don't rhyme can be intense and really amazing pieces .. read more
Miss Marlette

4 Years Ago

Your welcome dear
Don't worry . The world will go on. Life will continue. Your talent will live on despite all of that...A splendid read and write.
I have some people on this site that never review my poetry ( Never done anything wrong or don't know them personally ) and on the other hand they are only picking and choosing their own group or their own friends. I like to read and review any form as long as it is good , I like it , has value , has talent , has feelings that touch , someone is trying to achieve something ...Pen on poet...:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Joe Palmer
Joe Palmer

Aberdeen, Scotland , United Kingdom



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poetry; my non-chemical stimulation. 24, PhD student in Aberdeen/Nottingham. I'm sporadically on twitter @joepalmertfn. I compose and play guitar for a little band, although we're currently on hia.. more..

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