Deservedly

A poet’s a thief with a knife,
Cutting off pieces of life
Belonging to woman or man,
Running as fast as he can.

A poet’s a sin-happy saint,
Clown covered up with green paint,
A sadist, a soldier, a fool—
Poet’s get kicked out of school.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 6, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I am so pleased to be reading all these outstanding poems today. I thank you for sharing yours with us today Steve. Have a wonderful weekend and may you gain inspiration as well. Love, Carol
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