A Poet's Oath

Creating with words
no vocal chords

passion and desires
hearts be burning fires

for poems are pictures
not bloody futures

for portraits I create
without any debate

through the words I write
hope to bring delight

a poet I am
thank you Uncle Sam
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 4:40 PM
You create portraits with your words...Nicely penned Robert
Heemstra Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 6:25 PM
Thank you Joseph, poets are artists!
Ashe Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 7:56 PM
The title says it all! You are a Poet...and know it!! The first couplet says what all poets strive for!
Heemstra Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Thank you Walter for those kind words!
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