Fool of a Poet

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the times I've been here, words in hand mind-sculpting verse of phrases, grand that speak of that, the cruelest school those moments, rife, I've played a fool ... laid bare this soul, with one broad knife sweet dreams of romance, love and life my heart bled, staining some girl's feet whose care for me was ne'er as sweet ... and shared in poems for worlds to read midst hopes they might just fill a need while all I've done, with sheet and pen is prove I'm that damned fool ... again ... the deepest feelings - spilled for those I loved and lost, who thumb their nose at odes brought forth, or all such gems so polished smooth with tears, for them ... it's always me, this pining schmuck that's tumbled down on lover's luck now writing chiseled stanzas, meant for some fair lass whose love I spent ... why won't the sweetest phrase impart some love to make those longings start for ME - this fool with one chance, slim ... some sweet fool writes a poem ... for HIM. Written on February 16, 2021

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Phil Capitano

Date: 3/4/2021 2:16:00 AM

Great poem of recognition, Greg; that our words, and thereby soul, is there for all to see, naked in its remains. If only we could be as "foolish" as you to create such wonderful poetry. Awesome.

John Hamilton

Date: 3/1/2021 8:07:00 AM

Another wonderful gem G. Somehow I feel drawn to these lost love rhymes, maybe the past surfaces subconsciously, loved the phrasing as always, you do have a way with words dear poet! Btw how's the music coming along?

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/26/2021 4:27:00 AM

A very beautiful gift, especially for the lovelorn. I am putting this gem into my faves Greg. It’s wonderful to read your work again. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2021 12:38:00 PM

oh and here it is in your poetry section. This poetry pierces the heart, Greg. If you were entering your own contest, that last stanza would stand alone so well on its own !

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/17/2021 9:05:00 AM

Greg: Such beautiful flow to your words. The first line brilliant, equating words as a gift. Thanks for my placement in your recent contest. I appreciate you. SuZ

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/16/2021 9:02:00 PM

Find me the fool Greg, he ain't here, having lost in love brings out pure poetry at it's best...My opinion of course, from reading this gem...If for the contest good luck. It will do well i'm sure

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/16/2021 5:22:00 AM

Is this for a contest? What poet has not at one time or another had doubts. It is the nature of laying ones soul bare that allows the arrows of doubt to enter. Your phrase-- " mind-sculpting verse of phrases," could have read heart-sculpting. Truly excellent poem my friend. A fav.. God bless..