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Poetry for Dummies
Step #1: Ambiguity
Disregard
the straightforward nature
of something direct,
in lieu of
crafting something pretty,
vague,
and general enough
to receive accolades
for something
you didn't even say.
Step #2: Audience Selection
Once the pen is lifted,
the concept of gifted is gone
and relinquished
to the wolves.
So align yourselves
with the subjective stars
that make you shine the brightest
for who they think
you are.
Step #3: Verbosity
Use big words
like Aphrodisiac
and Chrysanthemum
even if they don?t seem
related
at first.
You'll be elated
how the people from Step #2
defend your quixotic
verse.
Step #4: Perspective is an idiot's best friend.
In the extreme case
gone wrong,
they'll call you a babbler.
But remember,
a reader's confusion
could possibly prove
that you are a dabbler
in a profound wisdom
that can't be unriddled.
Step #5: Reflection
Give it up, my friend.
We're a dying breed, you and I
with no other intention
than having words lie
in retention of what
can be better off
silently cried...
Step #6: Sell it again.
Because somebody always buys...
