This is a Discipline

(How I lost my job with American Greetings)

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from JoeUser Forums
I’m giving myself only sixteen lines
the unlearned poet am I
I’m better with lyrics or valentines
designed to elicit a sigh

for I am suspicious of poetry,
I’ve contempt for self-conscious craft,
more than fortune or notoriety
I just hope my readers have laughed

I try to vary the topics I choose
like soupcans on a kitchen shelf
to my loyal readers this won’t be news:
all my poems lead back to myself

I've written this verse as neat as a pin
is it art? That point may be moot --
but still I know this is a discipline
and discipline ain’t my strong suit.


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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
I loved this Buddah!  
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Very good. Did you hear the one about the man from Nantucket?
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I like the cards with the beautiful artwork and are blank inside!

That way you write what you want to the person.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh it is always art Mr. Moskowitz! It's always good to hear about you!
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Thanks Buddah. Self-referential poetry is fun!