So... I used to write a lot of poetry, but I haven't written any in quite some time. So... decided to give it a shot again after a little while. I tried to mess around with the rhyme scheme as I went along, but I'm not convinced I like the result. But, I figured it'd be worth throwing it out there to see what other people made of it. So, here we go. Any criticism is welcome.
Caring for Liberty
Congratulations Dear Sir or Madam!
We are happy to provide you with all you need to plan
A happy and content life with your personal Bird, registered name: Liberty
Of course, such a decision is not to be taken frivolously
So please find attached a modest guidebook
When you find the time, it should be worth a look.
Dear Sir or Madam
As you have no doubt heard there have been some problems lately
Primarily because of people using their birds outside of boundaries
We, of course, can't allow such things, so allow me to updatively
Modify your guidebook for your own safety
I think we can all agree
A bird without a cage is a bad recipe
So find one provided, free of charge (thankfully!)
Use of this cage is mandatory
And should solve the problem grandly!
Dear Sir/Madam
It has come to our attention that some birds have taken to escaping
(How we missed this is another story)
Please find enclosed a kit for taping
Wings to sides, to ensure your experience doesn't risk tainting
To whom it may concern
Elements in our community continue to persist
In training their birds for unintended use
In response, we can no longer excuse
The ability of the bird to carry a tune
Though this response may seem drastic
Please rest assured that it is just a passing phase
But for now take the enclosed rubber band and (following instruction)
Wrap it around the birds beak (Ensure that it is firmly fitted)
Then release it in the confines agreed upon.
Notification
Brightly coloured birds are a cause of misery
(They can be used as a sign of candid support
For those groups who wish to treat you badly)
Enclosed is some bleach, more safe, we agree.
Update
Is YOUR bird shuffling in discomfort?
Such things are a sign of the radical convert
(Of course, nailing the bird in place is an acceptable solution)
Thank you for your adherence to this alert.
My condolences
With the result of our final meet
It has been decided that to keep a Bird of Liberty is no easy feat
And therefore, we must insist that you kill, and eat
Your Liberty. Enjoy the feast.
I like it. I found the metre a bit mundane, though, but my stuff usually has a far more mundane metre anyway.
http://hypertextpoetry.blogspot.com/2009/02/i2.html
(Linked for prettyprinting)
Hail! Every Rising is Solemn
Glory be to Her
Who hath opened my eyes
She showed me a better way
And shot through the lies
So write her name in bold
And let her praise be loud
Her children shall rejoice and sing
And be Discordians proud.