Are my poems up to date and hip,
Like rock music, that let's it all rip?
Do they have commercial potential?
Or are they merely non - essential?
O I can wax lyrical about flowers!
But is this refined, poetic power
What people really desire these days?
What are my poems wanting to say?
Should they embrace gangster rap or grime?
O it's so hard to keep up with the times!
It is a satirical poem. Consequently, my questions are rhetorical. Thanks Sandra, but if I was to add ' these lousy' it would be too many syllables, but I appreciate your suggestion. I'm pleased that you get the implicit humour in the poem Shaun...the idea that a middle class white person like myself would embrace rap and grime is obviously preposterous! It's more of a dig at myself as I actually like some forms of this modern music: powerful and vital new art forms in the right hands,
Fashion is only now. Style is timeless. The times can change but everything goes full circle. Nice satire metaphor on poetry and music and a full score Dominic and to be delivered by a real gansta canary yellow bad a s s muscle bling bling car. Respect.
Nice. Dont mind what people say. Just write write write until its right.
Since your asking for advice, to this very good social poem I would only add 2 words to its last line: " O it's so hard to keep up with these lousy times"
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
An insightful piece of poetry in verse with rhythmic splendour.