Poet's Dilemma (poem) by Avinash Vasu on AuthorsDen

Poet's Dilemma
by Avinash Vasu → (All Poetry by Avinash Vasu)
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This is a poem about writing a poem.
I can write about anything under The sun, moon and stars; But as far as I can see, That’s too much complexity. May be I can write about nature, But that’s what Wordsworth did. Or may be sonnets and Haiku But I am no Shakespeare, nor am I as old. So then what can I write about? How about scenic beauty or morals? But then it will be put in a text book, And children will yawn and curse “Who wrote this poem, you?” I want to write something new, What one can read and smile. Because that is what we need. So can I write on Humour? But that too has been done before. So finally what can I write about? Right from the start of this poem, Right upto the end, I could not answer my own question. But I sure did one thing - I narrowed down what I can’t write about, And in the process, I Wrote !!

Reviewed by sumithira ramesh (Reader)

Reviewed on September 10, 2009

felt like watching a suspense movie,waiting to see the end dying to see what you felt writing..liked the poem thanks for sharing
ramya

Reviewed by Sanjana Ramesh (Reader)

Reviewed on September 8, 2009

What more can a person say??? Superb,Man,Superb!

Sanjana

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on May 19, 2009

Avinash,
This poem has a riddle-like feel to it that charms the senses. I like to pay serious attention to the feeling I get before I write something. Some of my best stuff was written with the knowledge that I was about to write something great. I felt it in my bones beforehand. This poem showcases the desire all writers get to write something great, and how astonishing it is when we do. Welcome to the Den:) Hugs,
Sheila