Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

A Poet's Mirage

There is a bubble of illusion right here on the soup
Its shadow still finds the same sozzled group
This conjuring is cloaked and lobbied with scripture
But ego confuses the muse and its picture

Artistry is squandered and concealed by the night
Infractions are made in the absence of light
When opportunity is lost, despair fuels our anger
Conviction falls duped to this unyielding danger

Compassion and patience, are a poet’s best cure
Lost thoughts will return, of this I am sure
May your pen drip with ink and your ego soon go
Your muse will return, it’s just ebb and flow

5/17/22
Bubble of Illusion Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Unseeking Seeker

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Bill Baker May 25, 2022 at 7:30 AM Excellent entry for the contest, Mark. I see below that you won! Congrats, my friend. Nice way to share your thoughts on the creative process. Bill Mark Koplin May 27, 2022 at 12:49 PM Thanks Bill!!

Len Gasun May 22, 2022 at 6:27 AM Congratulations on your win too dear friend Mark! You've written an awesome poem for the given topic. I enjoyed reading it tonight. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings! Hugs Mark Koplin May 22, 2022 at 11:16 AM Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it!

Sotto Poet May 21, 2022 at 3:33 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this fantastic and creatively crafted poem. Thanks for your comments on my page. Mark Koplin May 22, 2022 at 11:15 AM Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith May 21, 2022 at 8:29 AM Congratulations on your win. What a creative write. Have a great/ blessed day writing away.................... Mark Koplin May 22, 2022 at 11:15 AM Thanks Paula, you as well!

Jenna Logan May 21, 2022 at 3:30 AM Hey Mark, glad to see this one on the winner's list! Mark Koplin May 22, 2022 at 11:15 AM Thanks Jenna!

Unseeking Seeker May 20, 2022 at 8:23 PM Indeed, it’s ebb and flow, beautifully said, Mark, congrats on your win Mark Koplin May 22, 2022 at 11:14 AM Thank you so much for your generous placement!

Sand Blown May 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM ...there's nothing like the oldt calm that be for....giving peace...to a knotted world .....stan sand Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 4:12 PM Thanks for the visit friend!

Tom Cunningham May 17, 2022 at 3:58 PM As if there isn't enough conflict going on in our world right now we certainly don't need it on here. Tom Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 4:10 PM Some people thrive from conflict, especially from behind a keyboard.

Jan Allison May 17, 2022 at 12:24 PM spot on in so many ways Mark xx Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 1:11 PM Thanks Jan, I thought so too

Darlene De Beaulieu May 17, 2022 at 10:48 AM Hello Mark Koplin, yes compassion and patience is a poetess and poetess best cure. Lost thoughts do return. once the muse returns the pen does flow. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 17, 2022 at 3:46 PM Hello Mark , you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM Thank you Darlene, I appreciate your visit. Have a wonderful day!

Jenna Logan May 17, 2022 at 10:20 AM I love it when bubbles burst. Pop goes the weasel. Tom Cunningham May 17, 2022 at 3:56 PM Lol Jenna Logan May 17, 2022 at 10:37 AM That's quite true. Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 10:34 AM It’s strangely satisfying isn’t it?

Lin Lane May 17, 2022 at 8:59 AM There are more than enough problems with ps without having that kind of nonsense going on again. I'm glad you've written this. Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 10:33 AM Thanks Lin, we have had our fair share in the short time I’ve been here.

L Milton Hankins May 17, 2022 at 7:14 AM A very interesting pen, Mark, with allusions to "a bubble of illusion here on the soup." I hope we can keep the spirit of the last year or so alive, which I have felt has been peaceful and helpful. Enjoyed this very much. Mark Koplin May 17, 2022 at 10:32 AM Thanks Milt, one can only hope.