A Shadow of a Poet

Lonely days with sprinkled words. 
Endless whispers barely heard.

A shadow of a poet in the rain. 
The pencil drips to keep him sane. 

Chiseling a rhyme on a drowning paper. 
And then brought to life for me to savor.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Peranteau Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 11:53 AM
....for me to savor dear poet ! Awesome write...gotta have just one more....james
Minardi Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 7:58 AM
A very powerful words, Michael. Loved every line especially the last stanza :)
Mohammed Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 6:38 PM
I enjoyed every word. The poet sounds so alone yet unselfish... Touching to think about... Love Diana
Bauer Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 5:02 PM
i really like this poem you've "chiseled." excellent imagery in just a few short lines!
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