Christopher Flaherty Poet Free verse

Deaf Poet

Do not bother me
Can you not see?
I am self involved
The proverbial deaf poet
And don't you know it
Dare you ignore me
I shall shout till you see
Silly, insecure me
Thank the lord 
Your  not me

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Leo Larry Amadore March 9, 2012 at 7:03 PM Ah, but insecurities (and deafness) may sometimes lead to such splendid works...and surely self-involvement is an extremely common characteristic. But your poem is expressive and well written and quite enjoyable...