May Motivate

May Motivate After laying around thinking learned later What I vitally needed was a negotiator Regarding things about that I often wonder And also on occasion will begin to ponder. What in poetry writing should I never do? Add words here and there or take away a few; Maybe it might sound overly melodical Mainly caused by being too methodical. At beginning and certain point poem must start; Don't always want to appear being smart Or people by my poems may be overcome; Start sounding confusing like a distant drum. For poets to perform and be a perfect host They must find out what bore people the most In thought process and or as a central theme; Perhaps, a poem which at first was a dream. After all of us grow older year after year, What will each person be afraid to hear? Personal, other poets things they try to take Got mad at me for comments I often make. Story is now a poem after reaching an end No one into ecstasy will or did it ever send So make an effort, read mine and then wait Until to, write more yourself, they may motivate. James Thomas Horn Retired Veteran www.poetrysoup.com www.story-telling-around-the-world.com