The author of this poem entered a contest given only the accompanying picture, “Bound” by Natalie Seabolt.

This is very good writing. Great thinking. But WHY THE HELL WON’T THEY RHYME?!

I really must be the problem. My preconceived notions of what things should be.

I’ll work on this.

I like this poem. Maybe that’s what I need to focus on.

This isn’t a children’s book. Something that simply must rhyme.

I’m reminded of the song Allison Krauss did with Robert Plant.

Please read the letter

I wrote it in my sleep

With help and consultation

From the angels of the deep