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The Great Poet Who Never Was

The Spoken Word is wisdom heard. I knew a poet undeterred, chose sounds profound or twists of rhyme, whipped the words that could change time. A bard who lets you see these things that shouldn't be, pulling heart strings, telling tall tales of lore and love, calling on powers from up above. This poet then would wield that quill which makes readers switch their will. Praises pour in as the buckets fill from others whose worn words stand still. There is but one major missing, heard it like a serpent's hissing, ever lurking, preys on the mind - it was wisdom, one could not find! So the poems the poet wrote were full of flow, music and note; they lacked just that single thing - only a great poet can bring! 8/31/20

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Date: 3/8/2024 9:49:00 AM
Excellent thought provoking poem! Certainly one to keep in mind when writing. Congratulations on the win!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 3/11/2024 6:31:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comment
Date: 3/7/2024 3:33:00 PM
Congrats on placing 9th out of 30! This was exquisite, sumptuous writing, with a positive spin. Fantastic write.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 3/11/2024 6:31:00 PM
Thank you for the placement Appreciated your hosting.
Date: 10/21/2020 9:27:00 AM
Back with "sincere" congratulations on your win! You truly understand the double edged sword of poetry and the fine line a poet walks. So happy to see this on the winners list! Thumbs up!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 10/21/2020 4:04:00 PM
Sam, your visits are so uplifting. Poetry, for the most part, is a lonely affair. Affirmation and validation come from two parts, the audience and the peers. Your thoughts are always most helpful.
Date: 9/14/2020 4:11:00 PM
Hello Creig Gaul, these words makes sense to me. There is wisdom in poetry. Enjoy your evening my friend..
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/16/2020 11:19:00 AM
Hello Greg Gaul, I am happy to hear that my insight is encouraging to you. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/15/2020 3:32:00 PM
Darlene your insights are encouraging, thank you so much for your visit and comment.
Date: 9/4/2020 11:09:00 AM
Beautiful Greg. Wisdom with flair. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/4/2020 11:55:00 AM
Linda, thanks ever so for your visit and comment. I notice your work has a sense of advocacy to it which means you too recognize the power that poetry can have. Best to you.
Date: 9/1/2020 7:35:00 PM
Wise words, Greg. Poetry without wisdom is like 'big data' without number-sense. Both are no-go's. Congrats on your #1 winner. Wings and Wins, Gershon
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/2/2020 7:00:00 PM
Gershon, thank you for your comment. Thank you too for your writing which is intelligent and wise. Much appreciated.
Date: 9/1/2020 6:18:00 PM
A stirring and beautifully written verse, that goes to to the heart of what it means to be a poet. Congratulations on your win. :=)
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/2/2020 7:01:00 PM
Evelyn, your visit and commentary is most appreciated. Thank you.
Date: 9/1/2020 4:38:00 PM
CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Greg. Thought provoking! Janice
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/1/2020 5:36:00 PM
Thank you for your visit and kind comment.
Date: 9/1/2020 12:45:00 PM
Powerful words to consider my friend. This is a great question for all of us who write - a poem to keep at the forefront of our minds when we are writing. Congratulations on your podium win - sincerely!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 9/1/2020 5:35:00 PM
Thank you Sam. You get it, you always do. It's a subject that I have wanted to write about for some time. Most appreciated.

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