Some Verse from Andrew Bamji

Writing Poems

On the whole I find it best

To write verse when I’m somewhat stressed;

Because (I find this truly hurts me)

When relaxed the Muse deserts me.

Confessional

I rather wish that I could write

Fine literature, and nothing trite;

You may think I love comic verse

But truthfully there’s nothing worse.

A crime it is, and one quite chronic

Writing rhymes that are ironic,

Funny, flip, facetious fun

That might be wrote by anyone.

So how I wish that I could pen

Romantic stuff, like Keats, for then

I might set up a firm foundation

For a serious reputation.

Oh! Sweet love! Concept ethereal!

Such a wealth of great material –

But then again, life could be tough.

For who would buy the wretched stuff?