A Poets Guise

Within poetry is found many a guise
See poetry has brought wars to rise

Within the breath of Nostradamus tales
Quatrain after Quatrain of future spells

Throughout time lovers have parted
As poet’s tell of the broken hearted

Poet’s write of the glory as well as the plight
Another young boy fell on the battlefield tonight

Though out every Empire, race and creed
A poet’s pen was there to bleed

Tales of the future and tales of the past
Or perhaps making this moment last

There are no boundaries to a poet’s heart
As they ask of the world, “Please have a part”

Through the twisted tales of forbidden romance
‘Tis the poet who offers the reader a glance

Into the world that they could never see
Through my crystal ball come dance with me

The blood from my heart pours out through my pen
For I am a poet and this is my only sin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations on being featured, Michael. I was captivated throughout this wonderful poem. Well, I wish being a poet were my only sin. LOL Seriously, this is a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.
Freeman Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on a great feature poem, Michael. Sincerely, Moses
Scripca Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Congratulations, "sinful Michael" smile on being featured this week. Love, Iolanda
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Congrats Michael on "A Poets Guise" being featured. Always a pleasure. Vince
Canady Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Congratulations On This Poem Being Featured This Week ... (I Knew This One Was A Keeper -Smile)... (Oh, Who Would Tell The Truth About The Lies, Except The Poets) ... MoonBee
Atherton Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Congratz on your poem being featured. It is well deserved, and it is inspirational to all poets.
Pickett Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 8:40 AM
I have committed many sins in being a poet.:-}{-:..... Awesome write, well deserved feature Michael...:JP]
Fraser Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week Michael, lovely write >> James
Fisher Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Michael an awesome piece and so deserving of being featured this week. Many congratulations. Regards Janette
Richards Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations on the featured piece, Michael. So glad to see it here, as I missed it the first time! Well done!! ~ Carrie
Brown Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Michael. May you have many more. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week Michael and for your kind & welcome comments on my posting.Rgds Brian
Lacey Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM
very realistic, good description :)
Mason Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Great write here, Michael ... who knows what influence poets have had on world events ... smile ...
Augustus Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM
This is certainly an encouragement to all poets. We will always have a powerful place in history.
Mincey Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Very- Very, provocative poetry-yes it really is.
Goff Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Michael! you are rockin' Man!...jim
Canady Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Oh Yes... This one is a Keeper... It has it all... drama, romance, history, a sharing of your soul... I like that kind of talk (smile) I really enjoyed it, Michael... Keep Writing and i'll Definitely Keep Reading MoonBee
Strand Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Your wear it well Michael.Keep writing and sharing.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome blog comments today.
Loving Iii Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 6:06 PM
if we were roommates i'd swear you were useing my pen. our poetry is so much alike that i like your style. it's the greatest ive ever seen. John Henry Loving III
Sheart Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Hi Michael Love the last line! I was captivated word for word line for line. The sign of a brilliant poet my friend! You words never stop amazing me for they are alway so inspiring and full of heart. Stay well, Many blessings....Love Light Truth Patricia PS, I was just thinking of how many you have touched through your heartfelt poetry. A powerful gift.....
Omaidin Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Beautiful piece of work, it captures the poet's heart. p.s. keep on sinning. regards: Déirdre Ó Maidín
Peranteau Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 7:20 AM
A sin ?,...not in mine poetic broth ! Great poem Mr. Jordan ! james
Kurth Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 6:46 AM
Your writing is too good to be a sin! Well written. Krista
Kelly Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 4:40 AM
Well pened , MJ , so write onnnnnnnnnn ... I forgive you , your sins , and for your penace , write onnnnnn , some more ...
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