No Mush Coming Through

a poem about writing

I've been meaning to write

Something mushy for you

Full of flowery prose

And a "my love" or two

With a kiss of sibilance

And a dash of ado

But each time that I try

Nothing mushy comes through ...

What's a poet to do ?

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

Reviews

[K. Louis]

A poet is not to write those flowery prose, but instead write something with clever rhyme and rhythm that highlights the sweet struggle of expressing love without falling into clichés, like you've done here.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you very much ! ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

Semi-sweet words for a sweetheart? I like that “kiss of sibilance.”

[Desert Knave]

Thanks so much. (I had actually written "hint" of sibilance and then realized what I missed LOL). ~Jim