Skat A Poet Free verse

Change

!! Attitude Change !!

A brand new day, fresh like blooming flowers
Taking the edge from the words you spray

Today I will praise knowing every day I learn to crawl first,
Watch you trip all over yourself when my foot is out.
I'll take the books you read, and scrape your eyes from all judgement 
Like catnip, you can sit under my cat paw like a pigeon with broken wings

I will close my eyes, and use you like a walking cane,
See it to believe it, like burning rain

Cover you with a blanket, and teach you how to count change
Clear my mind from all opinions, shut you out from improper thoughts.

Water the oak sides and do break off any unneeded branch from your tree
Cut you like a flower, and show you how it is to stand out

Pledge the world clean, and show you the dirt falling from your face
Keep you in the shadows where you can't escape my flames
Enjoy the whispers, of my taunts that stain your dreams
In with the new, get rid of the old.  ( ATTITUDE !)

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Beata Agustin August 4, 2023 at 5:01 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Mike Jones September 24, 2015 at 9:29 PM I loved the "cut you like flower, and show you how it is to stand out" tight line. First poem of yours I looked at and chose randomly. I bet they are all great!

Roger Horsch November 28, 2013 at 11:43 PM Nice win Skat, I really like this poem. When I read your poetry. I can picture everything in my mind and feel it in my soul.....Roger

Robin Davis October 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM SKAT This is a great write filled with honesty and a great philosophy of how changing can be for the better and make us feel good about it. Nice job my friend Thanks for the congrats on my Soldier poem. I appreciate it. Hugs

Jack Horne July 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM Great philosophy! glad to see this one was a big winner, Skat.

Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2013 at 12:26 AM no!

Skat A June 3, 2011 at 5:43 AM congrats on your excellent entry into the contest Luv*Skat

Poet Destroyer A June 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM Skat, ~ CONGRATULATIONS!! In my contest, and thanks for always supporting my contest. I had a great time reading and judging every entry in my contest. Thanks for being among all my chosen winners. have a great one,.. Poet D.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 2, 2011 at 3:38 PM Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Skat

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM Love you attitude, Skat! & very uplifting and empowering :) super congrats on your awesome win :)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 2, 2011 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Poet Destroyer's contest ~SKAT~. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM oh yeah S.K.A.T. congrats on another top win in this contest by PD . super intense write and enjoy your top billing my BFF ...oh wow..

Kash Poet June 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM An excellent write from you SKAT!Congrats on your win...

Carrie Richards June 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM Indeed, inspiration to all of us, to rid ourselves of that chip on shoulder, a change in attitude, "a kick in the behind" !! Yes....we all need it from time to time....adjusting our glasses! Loved it!

Jun-Jun Villanueva June 2, 2011 at 6:46 AM a warm congratulations with you and your poetry... so inspirational and full of words so heartfelt.... ***jun-jun

David Smalling September 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM What does SKAT stands for, my friend ... I pray your new attitude (so well written) will permit me to hear. One love

Gert W. Knop May 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM Uplifting poem, well written, Irma! Thank you for sharing on PS....Have a nice week, Gert

Billy Thekidster May 4, 2010 at 1:21 PM "A brand new day. Fresh out the shower." - I'm sorry Irma, I couldn't get past that part...now I'm picturing you naked hour after hour. Your Kiddy-Poo (Comment posted with the most respect to you)

John Beam April 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM thanks for your comment wel written enjoyed thanks for sharing

Travis Tapley April 29, 2010 at 2:56 PM I sometimes need a good serving of all of those things! This was one of those poems that makes you take a look at the inside of your soul and heart and see if it is time for a spring cleaning. Wonderful words of wisdom!!!

Phil Boy April 21, 2010 at 8:36 AM change is good (B* boy)

Billy Thekidster April 19, 2010 at 6:02 AM A new attitude Irma. Is that true? I always thought there was a great attitude displayed by you. Best Wishes Always, Wild Bill (theKidster)

Poet Destroyer A April 14, 2010 at 2:25 PM I wrote a Poetry police # 2 If you wish to read. I added a bit on your poem. I read this again It is better the second time you read.P.D. was here

Rachel W April 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM WOW! Very refreshing! I think everyone needs to be this positive when starting each day, as if it's a gift. So Beautiful.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 12, 2010 at 4:51 PM Excellent Irma and keep that positive attitude... consider the source of your antagonizers and don't give them any energy or let them steal your thunder.. they are just JEALOUS... report the listed names at once to Soup Management.. we pay so they are in control of the site...not the poets... don't let these idiots bother u any more... be bigger than them cause u already are to so many of us who LOVE your poetry ...luv..BBF ..Linda-Marie..

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