To Poets Who Died Young
John Keats, Countee Mcullen
both died at an early age
Personally, I am quite grateful that
I have made it to 61
Yet. I salute those poetic souls
who got their message across
Before the nightfall we all face
The fate of mankind
may be a story
which is coming to a close
Global warming may close the chapter on us
Before sleep tonight, think of those poets
who died young
Willing to sacrifice so they
so they could get their message across
And who enriched the human experience
for all those who read their powerful words
Copyright © Matthew Anish | Year Posted 2016
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