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Arrogant Thought of the Day

To read a poem Is to enter the writer’s psyche That is why I seek out The well written ones Otherwise, one has to slag Through the muck of cliché The mire of worn out phrase And nothing is truly learned No “ah – ha” moments of “Yes, me too” No “Mmmms” of recognition I can tell with a glance If the piece is worth my attention If the words are of the Moon June variety I’ve got to move on To read a poem Is to enter the writer’s psyche So what Have you learned About me today?

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Gregory Golden

Date: 1/31/2009 4:08:00 AM

What I like about this poem is that moves between different levels of communication, with the reader. We must probe deeper into the mind's eye of the poet to taste his world. Keep exploring new territory.

Daver Austin

Date: 1/29/2009 11:04:00 AM

So glad I've found you. So glad you read my stuff. I like your no B.S. attitude. Here's me. See what you think. I don't want to know about Jeeeezus....or poor damn me stuff....If a writer has just one real good line that's enough. I like to communicate. Don't give a damn about competing. I shall continue to read your writing. Love, daver

Kelsi Nichols

Date: 1/27/2009 6:41:00 PM

I like how you speak of the "Mmmms" and the "Yes, me too!"'s, in a poem that ables the reader to say the exact thing. Writing and complaining on paper, are two completely different things

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/27/2009 3:58:00 PM

Ha ha! I love your title. Well, I learned you tell it like it is. Honesty, very refreshing. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/27/2009 12:23:00 PM

Can't help but agree....I really look for those ah ha moments within a poem....quite often can tell at first glance if this one or that one has it. Poetry is individual taste, however, so my ah ha moment, may be different than someone elses. ~ Interesting subject in your poem! ~ Carrie