A Bunch of Words

What’s a poem? A bunch of words 
That may or not be read 
And likely will be filed away
To disappear instead.

The lucky ones may get a glance 
Before the page is turned,
But as a rhymer, I will share
The truth that I have learned:

The poet writes those words because 
The need to do so’s there,
No matter if there’s not
Another soul who seems to care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 11:42 AM
I had a comment yesterday on one of my poems. They thought I should shorten it. This guy (a new poet who has written six poems) told me "most people do not read long poems." I thanked him for his concern, and told him that I do not write for anyone but myself.
Johnson Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Yes, the epitome of a poets journey. ????
Wolf Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 9:17 PM
i have finally found you, o fellow anguished, alienated one, stung to the core of your essential being by the anomie of post-Zionist nuclear redemptive existence (whatever all that means!). Hey, ilene, wanna go grab a Coke?!
Bauer Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 2:29 AM
Make it a beer or a coffee and I’m in, Gershon!
Kauffman Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 2:53 PM
You have hit the bull's eye ilene! Thank you for sharing the deep truth about writing poetry.
Omar Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 2:24 AM
At the beginning there was the word and still it is here . There is always some one seeking the words, no matter where or who has it . Keep flowing for I keep following the word
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 3:51 PM
oh so true Ilene, I get an idea and I have to get it down on paper, comments are nice but they are not the be all and end all. As long as I am creative I am happy:-) hugs Jan xx
Leffanta Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Well thought and done! Aloha! Rico
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