Tim Smith Poet Rhyme

Flip Me Over

Old souls don't drift off and die
Sit there idle, or even care why
Achieving greatness takes time
Values and a certain state of mind

Realize, for once, it's not just what you see
Understand nuance, syntax, and hyperbole
Help yourself, don't get fooled by any old shroud
Though others are silent and lost in the crowd
Rise up, be courteous, let words show them wrong
As free as a whisper and the cardinal's sweet song

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Gary Bateman July 28, 2017 at 3:41 PM Hello Tim, I think you hit a "Home Run" with this one my good friend. This rhyme verse is truly marvelous to read for sure. You've managed to weave some telling themes into your rhyme. Outstanding!! A FAVE!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Akkina Downing July 12, 2017 at 7:51 PM It's flippin amazing :) I love it!

Winged Warrior July 12, 2017 at 3:21 PM A sweet verse my friend...I love cardinals...^WW^

Phyllis Babcock July 12, 2017 at 11:07 AM Great words Tim. I like the" rise up, be courteous let words show them wrong". love phyl

Darren White July 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM Love this! Completely forgot to comment, how dumb, but here it is :)

Chris Green July 11, 2017 at 5:12 PM Nicely done Tim. This speaks a lot to me.

Jan Allison July 11, 2017 at 4:18 PM I flipped it over and it's a great tribute to a wonderful poet:-) hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts July 11, 2017 at 3:39 PM to be free to voice an opinion and not be afraid to receive one is one of the joys of life....to laugh at yourself......lovely words Tim faved it.....Seren

Eileen Manassian July 11, 2017 at 2:23 PM :) It's not always easy to be courteous, especially when others are rude. This takes courage. Lovely poem, Tim.

White Wolf July 11, 2017 at 2:19 PM Oh, I love this! Purrfect

Dean Wood July 11, 2017 at 1:45 PM "Rise up, be courteous, let words show them wrong". Not sure what message you were broadcasting here, I got several. This quote made me think of some strong positive influencers here in the soup. It takes an effort to rise above some of the negative. I like Dale's take as well. Great poem Tim. A Fav!

Lin Lane July 11, 2017 at 1:38 PM I want to sing the cardinal's sweet song too, Tim. But I don't always whisper the words. Very nicely done.

Dale Gregory Cozart July 11, 2017 at 1:20 PM I see this as a lesson for poets to keep evolving and learning to make decisions freely, not just take someone else's word for it. Since I will want to read it again I faved it.