John Lawless Poet Free verse

And what of Poetry

And what of poetry
Those muffled lies
Exposing truth
Hyphenated hucksters
Working the crowd
Barrel drummers
Echoing a distant rhythm
Hop-scotch rhymes
Keeping time
A rat-a-tat
Of Rappers rants

And what of words
Rekindled, reignited
Scorching sentences
Tortured by line breaks
Altering the meaning
Of repetitive rhetoric
Exploring the caverns
Of cryptic creativity

And what of poets
Wishfully wandering
A whitewashed wasteland
Searching the souls
Of passersby 
Glassy-eyed warriors
In search of a cause
Blind believers
Sharing insight
Into a silent wind

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Michael Tor February 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM John been away missed this one from you. Much deserving of POTD. Congratulations my friend...

thriveni c mysore February 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM congratulations on POTD dear poet.

Ken Rone February 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM Lawman - great construction, well thought out. It's a very effective message and my congratulations on capturing your audience as shown below. "Wishfully wandering A whitewashed wasteland".. WOW! - Best - Ken

Brandy Nicole February 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM ' Keeping time, hop-scotch rhymes echoing a distant rhythm. ' That's poetry ! ! The way a poet shares ' insight into a silent wind. ' You are very creative with your thoughts, John. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

I Am Anaya February 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM ...perspective often stumbling about in a hinterland of ambiguity and obscurity. It doesn't demand consensus; it craves human connection and an OPEN mind. :) Congratulations John, a most beatnik vibe! (clicking fingers)

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM Love the topic! We, poets, alive through our words, looking for just the right ones to reimagine our world. Congrats on POTD!

Jim Slaughter February 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM "Exploring the caverns/Of cryptic creativity"...love it, John...as well as all the rest of this excellent piece. Great choice for POTD.

Arlo Parker February 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM Twice through, two thumbs up! POTD worthy 2 b sure. Congrats.

Sam Kauffman February 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM Congratulations on your POTD, John. Your insights are as unique as your words. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Words and poetry are one. Have a wonderful day with your win...............

Heidi Sands February 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM Congratulations for POTD. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM I love this poem. Congratulations on POTD master poet. This one’s going into my faves. xomo

Christuraj Alex February 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM "A whitewashed wasteland", "Blind believers Sharing insight Into a silent wind" - A rich work with plenty of metaphors, similes, and symbols. Congratulations!

Deb M February 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM Congrats John on POTD!! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM Hello John, Congrats!! for me this one kinda lingers. It stirs something deep, like a half-forgotten melody suddenly recalled. It almost feels like a knowing nod to those of us lost in the ink. Well deserved! Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Tania Kitchin February 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM John, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

Keith D Trestrail February 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM Bravo! To paraphrase a line from As Good as It Gets “You make me want to be a better poet”.

Lin Lane February 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM Great use of just the right amount of alliteration, John. A whitewashed wasteland makes an excellent blank page for poets or a primed canvas for artists. Congrats for your talent being recognized today.

Hilda Greenhough February 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM Congratulations on POTD. Your definitions of poetry are a bugs view of our (poets') crazy world. Enjoy your honor.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM - A skillful poem ... deep with meaning, John - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ...enjoy :) - hugs

Zyrool Gifford February 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM Congratulations on your POTD win, with this beautiful write, John. I Enjoyed the read.

Beryl Edmonds February 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM Captivating poetry John, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Karen Jones February 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM Wow! This is powerful! Really good. Glad I read it I feel enlightened! Congratulations on potd!

Tom Cunningham February 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM Quite a thought provoking verse John, congratulations on today's POTD honour. Tom

Gershon Wolf February 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM FAVE! ~ gw