Poets

Swords are raised and battles fought, Thus poets live beyond the grave, For there are warriors that are poets Tho’ not to pen a stave. There are poets of the battles fought Who oppose the advancing horde, And these are poets who were warriors Tho’ ne’er to swing a sword. Of swords and quills and battles fought, So shall be the poets heard, But there are poets doomed to silence Who shall not resound a word.

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Vera Duggan

Date: 1/1/2018 12:03:00 AM

Nice poem Robert, reminds me of this site sometimes swords out who was going to win in the contests, thank you for the comments on my site and take care......Vera

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/11/2015 8:10:00 PM

The Irish have a knack for producing fascinating work... 3 short verses packing a powerful punch. Your concluding 2 lines hit where it hurts most! Well done my friend. Best wishes, Keith

R. L. Mccallum
Date: 12/11/2015 9:58:00 PM

Thank you, Keith!