John Lawless Poet Rhyme

I wrote a little poem today

I wrote a little poem today
And put it in my pocket
Took it downtown with me
And sadly tried to “hawk” it

I got two eggs shells
Orange rind freshly squeezed
A muffled curse, a shaking head
The more I got the more I read

I took the poem back home with me
How strangely it was christened
With coffee stains and blueberries
It so proudly glistened

Perhaps I’ll write another one
Boldly stand and share it
With passersby and hangers on
Who neither love nor fear it

I wrote a little poem today
A butterfly set free
In reading it can’t separate
The butterfly from me

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sara Etgen-Baker April 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM I especially liked the ending! well penned!

Gershon Wolf April 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM Well, at least it's not 'artificial margarine.' Great write, John. Even if Darlene doesn't recognize you anymore. See below.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM Hello Silent One, I am so glad you are back. About your poem, I enjoyed your little poem. Some of us are still searching for our soulmates. If one partner cheats that means she or he did not take the marriage vowless seriously. Your friend /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM Hello BGershon, i am so sorry i got the name wrong. It won't happen again. Yes I know. i now know i goofed. I am sorry. Happy easter. Gershon. My friend. /Darlene Gershon Wolf April 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM HELLO... John Lawless wrote this poem, not Silent One. HELLO.