A Rough Draft

A pencil poised in readiness

On the wrong side of the page

Much effort to reveal the seal

And so unlock the cage

Landlocked out of purpose

Intentions on parole

Almost there but out of tune

On a field without a goal

Words arrive without effect

Lacking spark and shine

A cursive cursed connection

Another nearly one of mine

Insufficient paragraphs
Played out words that sulky slink

Textbook method without meaning
Turn out written in stale ink