Just a Random Poem!

That is a good question! Well, I am tempted to answer, "Just because!" In fact, that was my preferred title but unfortunately it as already taken.

I usually write poetry with a specific message or lesson in mind that I want to get people to read. That was not the case with this poem. I just needed to write something and despite my urging, my muse didn't come up with any ideas. Luckily there is a category for "nonsense poems" where this piece of writing can comfortably fit.

Sometimes I manage to convey a message without actually trying, so if that is the case and you actually get something from this poem, that is great. If not, well it won't take you long to read this so you won't lose much of your day :)

This is just a random poem,

No message does it preach.

It won't win any accolades,

Few readers will it reach.

It's just to quench my thirst to write

Even though I've nought to say.

Unless I've written down some words

It seems like a wasted day.

Poetry's a funny thing,

The rules are there to break,

Unless you write specific form

But that makes my head ache.

Free verse seems so popular,

Especially in this day.

It gives the writer latitude

To do it all their way.

I sometimes give free verse a try

But prefer to write in rhyme.

It helps add structure to my poems,

And seems to take less time.

When life gets tough or stressful,

And obstacles cause grief,

I just sit down and write a poem.

That gives me some relief.

So maybe that's the reason

I write this poem today,

I'm stressed, depressed, and anxious,

Let's chase those things away.

For anyone who read these words

I thank you from my heart.

I hope it didn't waste your time,

Of that I shan't be part.