I found a poem by Walker
seems he was a real talker
his refrains haunt like a stalker
he doesn’t falter, he doesn’t falter
will follow his poetic lead
his high standard i need to heed
he has planted a fertile seed
I feel the bleed, I feel the bleed
maybe it is within my scope
I shall grope at poetic hope
not slide down that slippery slope
I shall not mope, I shall not mope
this one is written with much pain
trying new formats keeps me sane
persistent effort will bring gain
I shall reframe, I shall refrain
d’Verse, monotetra, Grace .. another format from Michael Walker
aroused 
this one is great, Kate, and a new form for me I hadnt ever heard of it before! 😀
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yes d’Verse provide a range of formats to try out, thanks CA 🙂
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This poem was so very well done!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 You create much magic on the slippery slope…thank you for sharing it with us.
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Ah Kate, your poetic prose sums up the journey of a poet. Hopefully my own verses never discover a monotone voice.
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Stunning picture
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The rhythmic repetition is so amazing and makes this poem so enjoyable to read, a wonderful message too 💛
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[…] lyrical format with eight syllable lines, now seems sedate after trying Walker’s last one this one seems easier, more fun they seem to be quite similar the count hauntingly […]
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Persistent effort is key 💝💝 A most beautiful, beautiful Monotetra poem!
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A clever creative poem birthed from an interesting prompt. Great job, Kate!
Your photo is so beautiful, I look at it and feel like I can see the clouds move across the sky and the water ripple in the sunlight!
(((HUGS)))
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Beautiful rhymes and exquisite use of repetition. Enchanting! Love the last line! ❤ Take care, Kate!
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It’s always a challenge isn’t it? I like the fact that you have written a poem about writing the poem. (K)
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Kate you are so darn’d clever!
best ending ever!
❤
David
P.S. glad you weren't too mopey to write this lovely poem!
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Wow such a wonderful rhyming poem, Kate. Loved it and the picture too is so beautiful.
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The poem is excellent!
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That was simply wonderful Kate, loved it 🙂
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Oh how I love this one because it mirrors my thoughts! 😄
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in sync again sis, welcome back!
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a clever answer to this interesting form, dear Kate. can totally relate with these lines:
trying new formats keeps me sane
persistent effort will bring gain
I shall refrain, I shall refrain
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Your monorhyme works so well kate..i can’t stop smiling like Val..😊😊😊
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Thanks! You inspired me to go look for some Michael Walker. Was vaguely surprised to find he’s a New Zealander.
Your poem is great. I always think, with rhyming and metre, that getting your message through logically and poetically is half the challenge. You have done this easily and fluently and there is emotion there too and inspiration. I like it!
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Your monorhyme is excellent and I smiled all the way through the monotetra!!!
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😀 I love the pun in the last line.
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I love your poem Kate. A beautiful flow to it.
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A wondrous piece of rhyme and rhythm Kate … you had me smiling with every line … 😀🙂
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The refrains haunt like a stalker. I like that!
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Fantastic poem – I love this.
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THAT is a fantastic poem, dear Kate. I love your verse. Smiling…😊
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