My Ode

its very hard to say who i love the most
i love all poets from coast to coast
dickenson, poe, frost, shakespere 
an endless line of poets i fear
but when it comes to real poetry
and some not all may agree
there is none better than sorrow or greif
to bring to life ones poetry 
they awaken a ghost living inside me 
holding my attention ever so silently 
they share our spaces with a sombre pride 
tell their stories with tears in eyes 
they aim there words at broken hearts 
and with a tired line they start  
others unpoetic they wail 
but all from abuse and death they hail 
they bring the words that stir our equlibrium 
make us cry when our spirits meet with them
laughter and happiness they have their place
but saddness and toil you cannot erase
i'll screem my sorrows as high
as the listening skyes
rage with anger as if my soul died
and with my words dampen every eye
inspire, unite, defy, denigh and teach
make it seem as though i preach
make them look up to the stars
and think about there own scars


(I would have won that contest.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/20/2012 8:02:00 PM
I too love reading other'spoetry John, we can learn so much and enrich our own experience in our writing. I'm going to be reading some of your older verse for awhile.
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Date: 12/6/2010 7:23:00 AM
I know.
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Date: 12/6/2010 7:16:00 AM
You are a damn good poet my friend
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Date: 11/28/2010 9:25:00 PM
Excellent, you explain well why you look up to poets:)
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Date: 11/27/2010 11:28:00 AM
What a special poem. You would have one. Sometimes one of the contests ignites a spark that doesn't quite fit the contest, but I am glad of the spark. Some very good lines in this. I enjoyed reading it so much.
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Date: 11/25/2010 7:16:00 AM
You have some wonderful lines and write this with such passion. Yes, things in our life can bring out words and poems we did not think we had in us. Loved this write John. Phyl
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Date: 11/24/2010 7:10:00 AM
ive felt your poem n heart and soul, liked very much
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Date: 11/24/2010 6:59:00 AM
John, I really enjoyed this write of you.. So many different reasons why as well.. I guess it is raining hey? It's nice and sunny in Cape Town today.. Happy Thanksgiving to you ;)
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Date: 11/23/2010 11:17:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry today John iii. I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving if you observe the holiday. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/22/2010 6:51:00 PM
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE "THIS ODE" CONTEST THAT THIS WAS TO GO INTO. SO MUCH TROUBLE GETTING ON TODAY. I THINK IT MADE ME MISS THE ENTRY. THIS IS MY ENTRY TO THE CONTEST WILL THEY ACCEPT IT DUE TO THE VIRUS ON THE SOUP TODAY. JHL
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Date: 11/22/2010 4:53:00 PM
"they bring the words that stir our equilibrium" "I'll scream my sorrows as high as the listening skies" These are just a couple of great lines I like in this poem of yours John. Well done!
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Date: 11/22/2010 4:52:00 PM
Very good description of the way emotions trigger our writings, John. Poetry is a great vehicle to "scream our sorrows," my friend. I had left poetry behind for many years until my father died. Then the sorrows needed to be released again. I know you are still grieving, dear friend, and your writing is filled with emotion. Keep letting it out -- much better than holding it inside! Many poets can relate to this poem. Awesome! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/22/2010 4:32:00 PM
Good one John..Pain brings out the feeling that we need to put down and share with others and maybe for years to come..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve...I hope that you have a great night..Sara
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Date: 11/22/2010 4:22:00 PM
Ps. Smile ~ I wished to stop back by to clarify a thought amid my prior com my friend and this being that as to of why We suffer amid part in this life & in this world: within a nutshell, it All stems back unto "Heavens Throne" & the fallen ones long ago; these lessons learned....Smile, this being said, "Yes," poetry is a beautiful vessel & gift to express & thus release, countless emotions both joyful & sad ~ "Stay Bright!" ~ ....I Corinthians 12: 7-13.... ~ "Bye Again!":) ~
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Date: 11/22/2010 4:03:00 PM
Smile ~ One can find such bittersweet beauty amid the sorrows & tears & yet, again, is it truly? I think not! But, it does remind Us, where exactly We are at this waning moment amid time ~ Smile, keep wiping those tears my man for, I do somehow understand ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You & Yours,' Always," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Day My Friend; Excellent Poe;" Bye!:) ~
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Date: 11/22/2010 3:57:00 PM
Smile ~ "Yes," I suppose that such would be the brushings found while as walking through this shadow of the valley of death; definitely their joyous cup of tea so to speak to behold within others & to see but, "Far" from the will of "My Beautiful Heavenly 'Holy Fathers'" desires for myself or "His Children" I most surely do believe my dear friend ~ Smile, "Hello 'Dear Precious & Priceless John Loving III'" ~ Seems as a paradox does it not, when it comes to say, poetry that ~ ....Cont:)
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