Wednesday, July 14, 2010

SPD Bad Poetry Contest: Worse Poem Wherein the Title of the Poem Is Longer than the Poem

SPD's AWP BAD POEM CONTESTWorse Poem Wherein the Title of the Poem Is Longer than the Poem
1st Prize Winner: Thierry Brunet
Category: Worse Poem Wherein the Title of the Poem Is Longer than the Poem

Bracelets, Carillons, Chignons, Coaches, Crinolines, Croissants, Crystal Chandeliers, Brioches, Diamonds, Deception, Etiquette, Fragrance, Genuflection, Gentry, Intrigue, Marquis, Neckerchief, Necklace, Polka, Violins and Waltz.

(Or how the nonchalant commandant had a wickedly dangerous fascination for the newest debutante in town.)

A poem about love and tintinnabulum.


Belle Marjorie Chenonwett's arrival in London has already caused somewhat of a stir.

Orange liqueur,

And enamored Monsieur.

How she missed the minarets of Monastir.

2 comments:

Rod said...

What's "bad" about this poem?

Matt D said...

Whatever else one might say, this is a remarkably beautiful poem.

 
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