A March SOL ~Day 1 Poem
I did not intend to participate
with too much upon my plate
and years of starting, by day 3,
I'd see my words deflate.
Pages fill inside my notebooks,
to lift them out, I aggravate.
But what good are words that hibernate
and procrastinate their fate?
An inner nudge to take a peek
to see who might be there.
They lure me in with niggling bait.
happy entries not to spare.
My writing friends, they do not care
or berate a missing date!
They wave and hug and celebrate
all who join and congregate!
I could not remain in this side-eyed state
on this side of the gate.
No more the need to contemplate
or force my pen to hesitate!
The notebook words leapt with delight
set free to jubilate,
Were here for fun, squeeze in some play
and hope to conversate!
I must leave now to deviate
From this poor attempt at silly rhyme
to type these words and send this off
Before I'm much too LATE! 🙂
#imperfectpoembyshari
I can’t believe it’s already March AND that I almost declined from writing with all of my writing friends! To see what others are writing about or join in the challenge, head over to Two Writing Teachers and check out some more blogs and writing inspiration.
Islands of My Soul 
Oh joy! I’m so glad you are joining. The “silly rhyme” is quite entertaining. I loved the way you used “I aggravate” when referring to you full notebook pages.
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I’m glad you did participate. Yes, there is so much on our plates, but this is a way to give to your own creative self- a worthy endeavor.
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I love all your “silly shymes!” That is much more difficult than it looks! It is always fun to see who joins each year and to meet new slicers! Here’s to a month of writing!
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I love the spirit of your rhyme, and I applaud your choice! I agree with you that this community is so supportive, forgiving, and encouraging. Write on!
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I almost did not join again this yera also, but am glad we will be at it again!
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Oh, friend – I am ELATED you are here. Selfishly for me! I get to peek even deeper inside the inter-workings of heart, mind, body and soul. How satisfying for me! As I read this poem I found myself in a dark crowded room with you on an old raggedy stage somewhat rapping these words (which is so unlike you). It was refreshing! Loved this poem, Shari. Thank you.
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My mom and I were both so happy to see your blog post pop up on Friday! (Your blog is her favorite!) Your rhyming poem appears effortless, and yet I know so much effort must go in to give it that light effect. So glad you’re joining the challenge again!
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