i also wish I were John Ashbery

[Jeffrey Gibson]

That may be one poet's mantra. Other poets may not completely agree, Ashbery for example.

I’d like to be John Ashbery
I’d like to sit beneath his willow tree
and write some words,
just as he “do”,
that might, if true, spring up
and break some judges' hearts.
And if I did, I’d write again
like him.
And afterwards,
I’d be in such a high regard
and thought of as accomplished, wise, and smart,
I’d prise from editors as easily
as taking candy from a baby’s hand
a new award;
and then, once more, my shining
poesied guise
would also win for me
a Pulitzer or two.
Oh how I wish that I could stand
and say
while giving out my poet’s card.
I am, you see,
the prized John Ashbery.

[milo]

That may be one poet's mantra. Other poets may not completely agree, Ashbery for example.

I’d like to be John Ashbery
I’d like to sit beneath his willow tree
and write some words,
just as he “do”,
that might, if true, spring up
and break some judges' hearts.
And if I did, I’d write again
like him.
And afterwards,
I’d be in such a high regard
and thought of as accomplished, wise, and smart,
I’d prise from editors as easily
as taking candy from a baby’s hand
a new award;
and then, once more, my shining
poesied guise
would also win for me
a Pulitzer or two.
Oh how I wish that I could stand
and say
while giving out my poet’s card.
I am, you see,
the prized John Ashbery.

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[Jeffrey Gibson]

We ask that members not post poems inline in the critical forums (though it is allowable in fun or misc)

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Noted. And apologies.

Jeffrey

[Apophrades]

This is just incredibly good, some of the finest writing on this site, actually. Such talent! You have an acute sense for humour as well.

You know what. Fuck Ashbery.

I wish I were Jeffrey Gibson.

[Jeffrey Gibson]

This is just incredibly good, some of the finest writing on this site, actually. Such talent! You have an acute sense for humour as well.

You know what. Fuck Ashbery.

I wish I were Jeffrey Gibson.

Oh please, no! You have no idea what you are wishing for!

But thank you anyway.

Jeffrey

[billy]

shame cos you have george bush's eyes