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Take a hike

 

 

I know some folk

Don’t think that I’m

Right to write

My words in rhyme

I know that it’s

The only way

My words and thoughts

I can convey
 

You may baulk;

You may protest

You know I’ll always

Try my best

To keep the rhythm

Keep the flow

For it’s the only

Way I know
 

When all is said

And all is done

I only write

To have some fun

And if my ditties

Make some smile

Then everything

Has been worthwhile
 

I don’t profess

To be the best

Criticise me

Be my guest

If my poems

you don't like

It’s what I do

So take a hike

— shazbat, Dec 06, 2008

About This Poem

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Region, Country: Norfolk, UK, GBR

Favorite Poets: Kipling, T.S Eliot, Hilaire Belloc, Ogden Nash, Spike Milligan and many more.

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Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 6 months ago

Take a hike

good theme i like how you presented it from beginning to end. i don't rhyme much if at all, because i am me and writing is fun for me also. i try to rhyme sometimes, but i need a rhyming book to rhyme as it is hard for me naturally. I envy those that can rhyme with ease such as you, but i am happy with me the non-rhymer and your poem shows you are too. The title *take a hike* I love it nice write. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 6 months ago

I’m glad you like this

I'm glad you like this one, I'm never sure how other people will react to what I write. There are things that I have written which I think are good, that have recieved little or no feedback, and yet other stuff, that I was not too happy with, seems to get more responses. Anyway I've just finished a new one,and you can be the very first to read it. I wrote this after getting told off for leaving the bedroom door open, our dogs just love getting in and laying on the bed. Many thanks for your kind remarks John Don’t let the dogs in the bedroom Don’t let the dogs on the bed How many times have I told you How many times have I said Their paws are all dirty and muddy And the linen was clean on today So don’t let the dogs in the bedroom Oh crikey! now didn’t I say Don’t let the dogs in the bedroom Just look at the state of the floor Why did you let the dogs in Why did you open the door And look, they’ve been in the wardrobe They’ve ruined your brand new blue suit But aaw, just look at them sleeping Don’t they look cuddly and cute
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 6 months ago

I like it

nice poem, thanks for letting me be the first to read. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

John, I have to agree

Although at times I write different way Rhyme is my love. Enjoyed the read sir! Respectfully, Rett: "For all you Scrooges who don't like Santa Claus or the true meaning of Christmas, BAH HUMBUG! For the rest of you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Rett
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 6 months ago

Its always good to know that

Its always good to know that you are appreciated, thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I read a lot of the stuff on here but dont comment on too many unless they stir my emotions which I'm pleased to say some of your poems have. May you and your family have a very merry Christmas John