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What Poets Have To Do

We come, we write, we leave a thought Though far beyond what we are taught These words on paper that we bleed If only some would come and read They might just find the phrases feel Of every thing we know is real But no, the walls are far too high To let another wander by We see the names atop a list In hopes that others can’t resist When days apart the blanks are shown Of stanzas sitting all alone Yet here we go now once again The ink escapes from in our pen To post a piece that none will view It’s just what poets have to do

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/21/2016 1:55:00 AM

and yes to your impressive thoughts, dear chris, our poet! you should be read!.. huggs

Chris Green
Date: 10/21/2016 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Nette, I appreciate you reading and leaving such kind words for me. Just letting off a little steam.

Paloma P

Date: 10/20/2016 3:53:00 PM

We might write to satiate our own poetic hunger but feedback sustains our artistic vigor. You've stirred the soup cauldron Chris. Poetry should be reciprocal on a site such as this, unless you're a famous poet, in which case, you're most likely dead. We need the nutrient fiber of a shared resourceful community breaking bread to cleanse our palette, it's one source of nourishment we crave. That's the whole enchilada. Feed my creative soulfulness. Something like that.. :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 5:07:00 PM

Hey, just voicing my opinion and I wish I had said what you said, it makes much more sense than my poem. Thanks so much Paloma for adding the right ingredients to this soup recipe.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/20/2016 1:46:00 PM

Chris - a poem so true. We write because we want to, we long to, we are driven to, etc. Regardless. :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 2:56:00 PM

Thanks so much Heidi for stopping by to read and leaving a nice comment for me.

Lu Loo

Date: 10/20/2016 12:04:00 PM

I feel you here Chris...I agree with Lin...I always read poems no matter who they are. I really enjoy reading contest winners as they showcase so much talent. I barely ever get views lol, and that's ok with me because I write for myself. You're right it's just what poets do...:)-luloo

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 12:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Luloo. I do as well but sometimes, after you have poured your heart out, worked hard to make one the best you can, you'd really like to know if others feel the same way. I'm just whining. : ) I play piano as well and I have often thought, if the only person who ever heard me play was me, would I ever really know how good I am or if I need more practice. Thanks again my friend for your kind words.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/20/2016 11:30:00 AM

I feel your words Chris. Sometimes I feel my words are out on an island or floating aimlessly in the sea. I am glad you are here.

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 11:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Tim. Maybe we could start a club or something. :)

Lin Lane

Date: 10/20/2016 10:06:00 AM

I hope no one overlooks your poetry, Chris. The great loss would be theirs. I've often stated my thoughts about the site as you just have. Lesser known poets are skimmed over to read the works of more familiar names. Someone once found it hard to believe that I read from the list based on the title of the write instead of by the author's name. In doing so I didn't allow my mind to be closed to what a new poet had to offer. We were all once a 'new' poet here. Thanks for your insight.

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 10:23:00 AM

Thanks Lin. I just sometimes feels like I am writing in a closet here. It is quite disheartening. I do truly appreciate you reading and commenting on my poetic rant today. Sometimes I just need to get it out there and hope someone understands.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/20/2016 8:51:00 AM

Some poets do see beyond those walls Chris...They feel the phrases that are so real...I do...Because behind a screen and between lines..there are real people..with real hearts..and real souls...Enjoyed the depth of your thought.Lovely.

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Charmaine.

Luke Irwin

Date: 10/20/2016 6:58:00 AM

A great look at those longing to make a connection. Well done...and keep on writing!

Chris Green
Date: 10/20/2016 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Luke