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A Shadow of a Poet

Lonely days with sprinkled words. Endless whispers barely heard. A shadow of a poet in the rain. The pencil drips to keep him sane. Chiseling a rhyme on a drowning paper. And then brought to life for me to savor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 4/28/2012 11:53:00 AM
....for me to savor dear poet ! Awesome write...gotta have just one more....james
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Date: 4/27/2012 7:58:00 AM
A very powerful words, Michael. Loved every line especially the last stanza :)
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Date: 4/26/2012 6:38:00 PM
I enjoyed every word. The poet sounds so alone yet unselfish... Touching to think about... Love Diana
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Date: 4/26/2012 5:02:00 PM
i really like this poem you've "chiseled." excellent imagery in just a few short lines!
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