"Poems for Ca$h" or "Will Write for Supper"

 

                                  “Poems for Ca$h” or,”Will Write for Supper”

                 

 

                           Metaphors of soul express the musings of my yearning,

                 

                          Yet some they would compare it, to the power of their earning.

 

                           The written words of make believe that live within my mind,

 

                           To me are like a paycheck, though just another kind.

 

                           Investments of my consciousness yield dividends of sorts,

 

                           Not likely to be found on any quarterly reports.

 

                           The principals of prose and verse are taxable by none,

 

                           Yet their interest rates will still accrue, until all time is done

                                                © 2014 Mark Stitz

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

An entertaining, witty and amusing little poem. This is a clever write Mark, most appreciated.

Chris

[Mark]

Thank you Chris!
I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Mark

[AprilRN1210]

this is witty, playful, creative, and fun... the rhythm allowed me to get lost in the words.. I have seen other attempts at this idea, none as skillful or just plain fun.. the rhyme added a little punch and helped drive to the next line.. I admit, I am a sucker for it.. one thing.. and just my opinion, but might substitute "all" to "my" in last line.. I really enjoyed this!.. awesome piece..

[Mark]

Thanks for your words. I originally thought of using " my time" instead of "all" but "my time" is a lot shorter than "all time", so thats what I opted for. Thanks again.

Mark

[AprilRN1210]

yes, I saw that element as well.. but then noticed the "I", "my", and "me", and saw how you could go both ways.. it really is an awesome piece.. you are more than welcome. It was definitely my pleasure.

[Briana O'Connor]

I love this. Such complexity in the simplistic theme. I love the way you added great depth to the societal prose. Very well penned. Thank you for sharing.

[Mark]

Thanks very much.

[Wórdsmíth]

My fav. lines: "The written words of make believe that live within my mind,

To me are like a paycheck, though just another kind."

The ca$h is everything for life so, the poetry`s. Nice imagery!

[Mark]

Thanks very much!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

what a wonderful metaphor...i think i will go to wal-mart intersection and carry my sign...
"i will write for food"

this is so clever, Mark.

you are so good at metaphors.

[Mark]

Thanks, Jacob!
You are too kind!