Beggar-Man Poem by Rosa Mayfair

Dear Rosa, Jefferson makes complete sense on several issues. Sadly in alot of ways, the so- called traditional type poems are very difficult to get accepted. Rhyming per se isn't such a negative aspect and perchance it will one day make a resurgence and by all means continue to compose it but don' t expect to have many publications going for it. Myself...well consider this...my last collection of verse contained merely a smidgen of rhymers; perhaps 5 out of nearly 60. Here is my spin on things...when writing those traditional types attempt to get a little funky with the rhymes; avoid the obvious such as true, blue, you, through, few...well, you get the idea...go for the unusual. I hope this helps. xxxGregory PS: Sure would have loved to have had this internet business back when I started out way back in the dark ages, .Ha! Ha! See ya!

A lovely poem, Rosa. It shows your caring heart. Nice rhyme, not forced. A pleasure to read. My warmest regards, CJ

I loved it Rosa. I think it's nice when that type of encounter has an impact on you. Very nice. Sincerely, Mary

Not unpleasant..is that not what u wanted me to say? ... it is reminiscent of a song Bob Dylan might have written... as i re-read, i like the flowingness... hint of sadness and loss... U could work on this and make it even better.