I Am Free, To Do As I Will
Free Verse Poetry
Free Verse: This form of poetry has been popular since the 19th century1. It is not bound by rules regarding rhyme or meter1. Free verse tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech2 and gives poets greater freedom to choose words without worrying about rhyme and rhythm2. Bing
I am free to write about anything in the universe
with this poetry form. I can write a verse
or two and call it poetry.
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I was sitting in a tree
trying to see
over the neighbor's fence.
It was a sentence
from a poem, that I can relate to
about a time when I climbed trees too.
My brother was so much better at it
that I gave it up in favor of a time spent on the ground. A sit
in which was in the distant past. It was a demonstration.
I wanted to wear pants, rather than skirts and the administration
said no. I think someone likes those mini skirts I would shout.
The dress code changed a year after I was out.
Could it be that we helped out in that decision?
We will never know and no one will make that admission!
You never know how influential you can be with just a slap on the knee
the climbing of a tree
or chaining the tree to me.
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I prefer a water ceremony or a water walk,
others will hear the talk.
As we spread the word that our water is in trouble.
We do not live in a bubble.
It is up to everyone to be aware
to do their part to share.
What is going on in the world, do we holler
about where people have no clean drinking water.
Or maybe say nothing, out of sight, out of mind?
That really is not very kind!
But doing something can put us in a bind.
So, we repurpose, reuse, and recycle
we ride a bicycle or motorcycle
and so much more, keep talking and writing
as some will be able to do more uniting
for the cause while we do our part
for Mother Earth and the water, for a full heart.
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
Comments (20)
Excellent free verse Denise!! 😊👏
This is proof of free poetry form being absolutely stunning
Love this!
Wow! This is a powerful effect and magnificently done! Congratulations on your well-deserved Top Story recognition!
There is a kind of stream of consciousness feeling but with a certain, firm line all the same.
Enjoyed
CONGRATULATIONS ON TOP STORY STATUS! That said, this was marvelously written piece of ART!! Poem? Free verse? Doesn't matter; what you wrote is ART and it's awesome.
Great Insights and Nice Job CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TOP STORY🎉♥️😉💯❗❗❗❗
The world is a very confusing and non-sensical place-Loved the fre verse and the sentiments expresse! Congratulations on a great Top Story!
Congratulations on achieving top story status!
This is a great example of free verse. Congrats on Top Story
Back to say congrats on the TS.
Wonderful freestyle. Well done.
Well written & profound!
Denise, loved your social commentary poem!!!💕❤️❤️
Be free to write your own words and feelings
I totally agree with you! Loved your poem!
I enjoyed reading this. Gotta love the freedom to write whatever you want.
Your writing is simply amazing. I must say that I found this piece to be very well crafted and thoroughly enjoyed it.
great free verse