How To Know When A Poem Is Done

How To Know When A Poem Is Done.
Larry Linville

I put pen to paper and start to write.
Sometime my writing goes into the night.
At other times it’s an hour or two
before I’m convinced the writing is through.

How do you know when a poem is done?

Many people seem to get such a thrill
by placing a t-bone on a hot grill.
They judge by the touch or the way it looks.
It comes with practice for the better cooks.

A thermometer is the safest way
the health conscious people usually say.
When it’s internally properly hot
you have it ready to serve on the spot

How do you know when a poem is done?

You stir up a batter and dust the dish.
Place in the oven and sit there and wish.
You set a timer or use a toothpick
and hope it doesn’t come out like a brick

How do you know when a poem is done?

The best way I’ve found for this mystery
is in this simple rule – taste it and see.
Timing and testing can be so much fun
but taste it and you’ll know if it is done.

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