Versatilty Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

I think that I can claim to be
a poet who is versatile.
I try to write my poetry
in varied form and varied style.

I emulate and imitate
styles of great poets of the past.
To show that I appreciate
poets that time has over cast.

Although long dead their words live on.
A source of inspiration to
poets today.Though they’re long gone
and I give credit where its due.

Although some things I write are new
I cannot trace their origin.
I trust my muse as poets do.
She prods me until I begin.

She tells me there is no such thing
as writers block there cannot be.
A poor excuse for not writing
I’m not allowed to be lazy

That’s something she won’t tolerate
and drags me from my bed to write.
Though I protest the hour is late.
She is insistent that I write.

If she should choose to stay away
I’d seize the opportunity
to simple have a lazy day
Without my conscience pricking me.

11-Mar-08