Once Upon A Time(A Lament) Comments
Once upon a time,
Poems used to rhyme.
They had rhythm, cadence, meter
And were pleasing to the reader.
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We would hope not. Hats off to traditional poetry, and long may it live! Thank you, Ray, for your comment.: -)
I have to agree with you here. I like writing various forms of poetry, but when trying for a rhyme that suits the piece of writing can add so much time and effort to the complete the work. Yet it is always worth the effort! !
Most definitely, Carl, it is. Thanks so much for your comment! : -)
No surprise there, that you enjoyed this poem- - with both of us being writers of the traditional romantic poetry, in a rhyming style. We can appreciate the hard work that goes into creating a rhyming poem. Many thanks for commenting! : -)
This is simply Showing beauty To eyes that see The poetry. A perfect 10....
Thank you so much, Bernard, for your support and encouragement! : -)
Rhyming art of Poetry! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
May be due To the fact that We and society Have changed, too Breaking so many rules Then drowning, In our own chaotic pools. Your rhyming was perfect And your first line, also It's curious how " once upon a time" Opens the past So delicately, And takes you By the hand, Affectionately.
Thank you, Sandra, for such a lovely and understanding comment!
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7/31/2025 7:34:40 PM # 1.0.0
Yup gone are days feet and meter took driver's seat Modern poetry is all about hearts matter...... however you poem is a little Jew anyone can wear it. Smooth of appreciable words. Hmmm good rating is all I can do.