To write poetry, in metaphors and similes one should write
Stating the obvious in a poem does not seem right
The meaning of one’s subject must be implied
But not stated explicitly- long I have tried
To incorporate in my writing figures of speech
To not call a spade a spade, myself I’ve attempted to teach
In spite of that, my writing is literal and not figurative
I have not learnt to write in a manner alternative
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When I start crafting a poem, I try to include
Some figure of speech, fail at it and conclude
That if I want to finish my verse, I should use language plain
Because poetic imagery lies outside my domain
Nine times out of ten, writers’ block I face
When unfamiliar literary devices in my poems I try to place
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Because my verses in straightforward words I write
Imposter syndrome as a writer I continually fight
What I write may not be good poetry, but it is unique to me
So I shall continue to write in plain language, but with authenticity
Passion...unbridled 