Oh yes
free to write
but not necessarily
good verse--
given away free?
oh no--if it's bad poetry
choose what you may
100 or 2 lines
that never mind
just make the poem shine

free time I have
plenty in truth
retired am I
flirting with themes
and words--my likes
and dislikes
poetry is freedom absolute
( I always try
not to be insensitive or rude
and my language
should by good rules abide
I can't afford to be frivolous or crude)

readers I welcome
I charge no fee
glad am I, truly
you are passinoately
into the world of poetry
but,  sincerely
do promise me
be critical and harsh readily-
you can also bite--without mercy
I forbid praise or flattery
I seek no acclaim or popularity

poetry
like life
is a total democracy
write-
free
your verse
in Hello Poetry!