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jabbing at the meat of the poem

with flabby fingers

the knockdowns occur

three per round

as the words lean against the ropes

standing-eight counts

of syllables legendary

in the bard’s mind

while the corner is screaming

at him to drop the pen

and throw in the towel.

 

 

9/17/25

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    1. An interesting take on a writer’s struggle to create. Personally, I try to ignore the corner’s unhelpful screams. The “meat” of any poem or story is most important, and not everyone will manage to beat it into something worthy of sharing.

    2. Welcome to Stars Rite, Jacob🍷

      As an “olde” karateka, your title naturally drew me into this one … and, one thing about your always stellar Free Verse, one never knows from what direction next the skilled metaphorical jabs, hooks, and knockouts’ll come, but we can rest assured, they will, and winners every time.

      Diction, grammar, consonants, and vowels can certainly be worthy opponents for a struggling writer … who must keep alert to aggressive verbal vernacular to survive through bouts of defensive blocks. Sooo many times I’ve felt like throwing-in the towel — some’ve said i should’ve … LOL!

      Alas, after so many years serving together on WC, it’s wonderful knowing you’re here, too … this site’s in for a real treat.
      Hope your weekend’s filled with happy smiles! ⁓ Richard🖌

      • Richard,

        Thank you for your colorful review…yes I keep jabbing at poetry hoping to write one knockout poem sometimes.
        A constant 15 rounder.
        I am enjoying this site so far, especially since so many of us from WC have migrated…feels like home.
        j.

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