You don’t want to read this.
I’m reading this poem and waiting for something to happen,
But so far nothing has been able to seize my attention.
I await to see which word will give rhythm to the rhyme,
But it is an expected disappointment; a lack of perfection.
Still onward I read, hoping for a change in the way it is structured,
But this is simple, not memorable; just words without thought.
Why can’t it be better? So amateurish; so fractured.
Simply lame and without impact; clearly no talent at all.
I’ll give up on this poem; it is simply more of the same.
No story, no idea, not worth reading, I would say.
But I am here to read, so I shall continue once again
And remain unmoved, uninspired, unimpressed; bored I remain.
Where is the wit and the substance? (The killer without the filler).
Where is the dark side, the good life, the romance of death?
There is no image portrayed here, he certainly cannot deliver.
He is just wasting my time; there are no good lines left.
Someone whisper in his ear and tell him to change his ways.
Write a poem I want to read, you should write just like me.
The real you is boring, so lay back and be fake.
Read more poetry, write more poetry; see what I see!
I see sunshine and blue skies and rabbits bouncing by!
I see rivers flowing gently, people holding hands and love is in the air!
I see happiness and joy and a world where nobody needs to cry!
And all he talks about is depression and a life going nowhere.
Be more positive about love! We have had enough of the heart break.
Write about lovers and marriage and a family that lasts.
But no, he continues to bore us, with nothing of interest to say.
I’m sorry I ever began to read this poem;
If I bought his book, I would take it back.
I’d like a refund please; he doesn’t write what I like.
He doesn’t talk about the outdoors and the colour of the leaves.
He doesn’t know about love and is no artist, he cannot write.
Why can’t he take a lesson and learn to write poetry? Do it, please!
Poetry should be written this way, the way he writes is all wrong.
Poetry should sound like my favourite poets; nobody is unique.
Poetry should be written according to my idea of what is strong.
This is weak in its word usage; he bears no resemblance to my clique.
From time to time you need to expand your mind.
What’s yours is yours and what’s mine is fine.
I can never meet your expectations;
Realise I am being real when I disappoint you without explanation.
My poetry will never change the world intentionally if attempted,
But one mind at a time can be influenced if not rejected.
Take my words into your mind, if you have the time
And I will thank you for reaching the end of a poem,
That I know you just didn’t like.
(C)2016 Aa Harvey. All Rights Reserved.
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Aa Harvey (
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Comments5
I'm glad I read it!
Lol. Sometimes you've just got to write what you heart is telling you to.
Yes. Agreed!
Wonderfully written poem, glad I read it
Thank you. I'm glad you read it too.
Welcome
Where do I go for my refund? Heh, heh.----- Very clever. Thoroughly enjoyable.
🙂 Some people will like my poetry and some will not. I just write poetry that I enjoy and hope somebody out there will like it too. It's nice to hear that you liked it. Thanx.
This was good poetry! Everyone writes differently and we shouldn't try to be the same. We should be unique. Good read!-Christina
Thank you. I have my own style of writing and people seem to like it. I think everyone should write what is true to them and then they will realise that other people feel the same way they do too. I'm glad you enjoyed reading a poem called 'You don't want to read this.' 🙂
You've managed to wonderfully outline the writing process. Kuddos
Thank you. It just annoys me when people think they have all the knowledge of how poetry should be written and that their way is right and all other ways are wrong. Nobody has the key to perfect poetry; we are all just experimenting with words. Some people will like a poem and some will not. I'm happy to hear that you liked the poem.
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