The above quote is attributed to Emily Dickinson. I used her thought as my poem’s theme. The following poem probably falls in the category of Ars Poetica. Some sources say writers should never write about writing. Who wrote that rule?
The South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) challenged me to write a poem about Writing. The poem won first place in their 39th Annual Contest! Thirty-nine years is a long time to be a respected poetry society. Perhaps they know a thing or two.
Like to write poetry? Go to sdstatepoetrysociety.wordpress.com They are also affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS). Go to www.nfsps.com to see many opportunities.
Fickle Food
“Fame is a fickle food.” – Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
Yes, dear Emily,
fame is fickle.
So are our readers’ tastes.
Advertisers and
publishers tempt
us with whatever
fattens their bank accounts.
I’m a fickle writer.
My plate is always filled
with banquet offerings.
I aspire to be:
an understood poet
(a feat in itself),
a staged playwright,
a creative novelist,
a thoughtful essayist,
who also tells engaging stories.
One day I’ll realize
I cannot eat it all.
These nibbles may not fatten my income,
but I enjoy tasting.
My dessert may wait
posthumously or not at all.
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