A Poet I May Never Be

They say a poet I am not,
My scribbles just aren’t “there”,
That I use very simple words,
No writing meters here.

I always thought that poetry
Was to express one’s self,
To put one's feelings, thoughts in words,
Place one’s soul on display,

Describe in words what one has seen.
Been through, deep feelings, thoughts,
Experienced in life and love,
In images of words.

A poet I may never be
But, write I always will.
And whether you agree or not,
I’ve told you how I feel.

W.C.Hull © 2007-10-10-694 (D)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hull Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 2:18 AM
All Five of You.... Thank you!
Chircop Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Beauty is found in its simplicity..You are a poet.
Rodd Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 9:06 AM
You ARE a poet and you expressed it very nicely here!
Kinch  Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 12:14 PM
I'm not a poet either then but agree with everything you write!
Ranaweera  Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 5:17 AM
Simple truth; simply expressed. I love it.
Delaney Avatar
October 30, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Yes so true. Keep on writing. We have no choice but to express. Best, SuZ
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