Just a Random Poem!
"The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with behaviour control, genetic engineering, transplanted heads, computer poetry and the unrestrained growth of plastic flowers." Lewis Thomas
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Why Write This?
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 :)
Just a Random Poem
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.
Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me, it's the oil of life. John Betjeman
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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.
© 2017 John Hansen
Comments
No time wasted John. There was actually a lot of heart and substance and it blessed me. I so relate to needing to write when depressed and anxious. Hang in there. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for caring, Lori. A couple of things we were looking forward to have just fallen through leaving my wife and I rather depressed. I will hang in there however.
This seems to me a fine way to combat stress and depressions. To quote a fine person: "It's better to take up a pen than an axe".
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Haha, thank you, Jo. That must have been a very wise person who said that.
Blue Monday. It is a strange concept but apparently there is some reason to it.
I very much like this poem. But I lean toward random.
Like I said yesterday, John, in an earlier comment, I just wish I had an ounce of your poetic talent and just once I could write a poem like this.
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Thank you, Eric. I am sure I have heard the term "Blue Monday" but the meaning of it eludes me. Cheers.
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Bill, I greatly appreciate that. You do the best you can with the talents you are given. You can't be the greatest novelist nobody ever heard of and the best poet :)
Didn't waste my time, I love your poem! lol! I tend to talk this way sometimes when I am nattering on to my family, I suddenly go into poem so we are on the same level John! LOL!
Certainly not a waste of time, John! I too find that writing poetry, or just about anything actually, takes my stresses away, maybe because it makes you concentrate on the word itself and all else fades into the background.
You've inspired me to write a quick something; an excuse to publish because I haven't done so for a while....!
Ann
Oh man, I know soooo well the urge to write and the lazy muse is taking a vacation. You didn't waste my time. I really liked your rhyme.
Awesome poetry that speaks to my heart. BTW . . . I say poetry in the sense it is both the poem and the poet bringing life to words speaking to whom hears. I hear you John and hope I can emulate you soon. I seem to be stuck on structure and lost a bit and a byte of whimsical, magical, and mystical. Perhaps a different muse is whispering and I miss a former muse . . .
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Nell, thanks for confirming that I'm not the only crazy one :) Glad I didn't waste your time. Cheers.
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Ann, I am happy this has inspired you and thanks for confirming that writing can relieve stress. I can't wait to read a new hub by you.
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Thanks for your constant support, Ruby. Much appreciated.
Nice random poem enjoyed reading it.
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Thanks for the kind comment, Tim. Sometimes conforming to poetic structure is a hindrance to creativity. Although I have written, and quite enjoyed the challenge of writing sonnets and haiku for example. I couldn't do it all the time however or I'd go crazier than I already am. Yes, maybe you need to follow a different muse. I hope to read a new poem from you soon.
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Thank you, Sam. Glad you enjoyed this.
The message for me is that poetry (or writing in general) can be cathartic for the writer. Another message is that I shouldn't be discouraged when my Muse wanders off, since yours do too. Surely, I'm not the only one inspired by your honest, meaningful lines. Thanks.
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MsDora, it is good to be inspiring without even trying :) So glad you got two messages out of this. I hope others do too. Thanks for reading as always.
Yes, writing is a wonderful outlet indeed, and your poem expresses this wonderfully. I loved your "random" photos and the words beneath them -especially, "It is better to take up a pen than an axe."
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Hey, thank you, Madeleine. I do a few crazy things now and then. Glad you liked the poem and photo captions.
Hi John,
This is a great poem. I feel the same way about getting a head ache from the structure of formal poetry. LOL. This poem is funny and sweet. :)
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Hi Caroline. Thanks for reading and the great comment. Glad you feel the same way about formal poetry.
Hi John. "Just Because." I like that title, too. And nonsense poems are among my favorites. :-)
"It gives the writer latitude
To do it all their way."
I love this poem and how you incorporate rhyme into a message that is both creative and so clever! Well done.
Jodah, the poem is lovely as usual. Though it is random, it gives a good message about dealing with stress. Also, I loved the quote, "It is better to take up a pen than an axe."
Great job! Looking forward to reading more poems. :)
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Thank you, Genna. It's funny how even when you start writing with no intention of delivering any message, one finds it's way in.
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Sakina, it seems that quote "It is better to take up a pen than an axe." is a popular one with readers. Thank you for the kind comment and your continued support.
Yes. I think so too! You're most welcome. :)
Hello John - That had everything a poem needs. Two of which are Rhyme and Reason . Bravo
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I haven't heard that phrase in ages, Mike, but it remains a good one.. "Rhyme and reason" what more do I need? you are right. Much appreciated.
So glad I stumbled on to this, John. I've been off the computer for a few days nursing an infected hand. This kind of expresses my feelings because there's no way I can pick up an ax right now. Love your random thoughts.
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Good to see you, MizB. I hope the hand is healing ok so you can once again pick up the axe and chop sine wood. Thanks for enjoying this poem of mine.
It didn't waste my time. I enjoyed reading your poem. =)
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Very glad to hear that, Coffeequeeen. Thank you for reading this and commenting. I greatly appreciate it.
I liked your random just because verse. Not a waste of time.
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Hey, thank you, Flourish. I hoped it wouldn't be a waste of time. I appreciate you reading.
Nothing you create is ever a waste of time.
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Aw Dana. Thank you for that lovely comment.
Enjoyed reading your poem and I hope the sun soon shines your way and lifts up your spirits.
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Thank you, Vellur. I appreciate that kind sentiment. Have a great day.
I know exactly what you mean with -
"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."
This poem pulled the strings in the soul of this obsessive compulsive writer!
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Hi Martie, great to see a comment from you. I am also glad this poem struck a chord with you, my fellow writer. Have a great week.
Love that poem and the sense of humor! I know just what you mean when you say pick up a pen instead of an axe. This is my get away too!
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Thank you for reading and for the kind comment, bodylevive. Glad you can relate to this.
It definitely didn't waste my time! I'm all about "just because." I "did" get something out of this, and I believe others should too. It still opened my thoughts to what you were going through this day, and they were things others certainly can relate to.
I like rhyme/lyrical poetry. I think I write this way most of the time myself. I don't like categorically placing my poems in a certain format. I think, and this is just my opinion, that it sometimes ruins the beauty of the process. I believe you write it as it comes to you. Afterwards, you look back, and if you feel it belongs in a certain category type, then place it as such, but if not, it's just as effective and important; maybe more so for me. I like being different! lol...
If I was judged on the way I construct a poem, or the way I categorize it, I don't even want to write it. People who do this do not get the purity of putting inner thoughts and feelings down on paper. They don't know how to dig deep. They just want to be normal! Normal is boring! ;)
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What a great comment, Missy. You really described how I feel about writing poetry, formatting etc. I like being different as well, and I agree, "normal is boring." We do seem to be soul mates in a lot of ways. Poetry is meant to express the poets feelings and emotions and being restricted to strict form and categorising it tends to restrict that. I have had poetry rejected from editors of poetry publications because they said it "didn't have perfect form." Do 't ever change the way you write poetry and be tied down. Glad you got something out of this. Have a great day/night.
Even when you composed a random poem, ' Just like that' --It came out so well.
I didn't know there is any such category such as, nonsense poems!!
As always I enjoyed your work! Thank you!
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I always appreciate your comments, Chitrangada. Yes, there certainly is a category for "nonsense poems." I think I have a couple listed there :) Have a great weekend.
John, for you, writing poetry is as vital to life as each breath you take.
Thank you for breathing on us today! I enjoyed it.
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What a nice comment, Shauna. Glad I cleaned my teeth this morning :) Have a lovely weekend.
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