Laying Claim

The trappings of
a Poet …
or being a Poet 
They’re each something
different
remote and distinct
The tweed jacket
wood paneled
image deceiver
Lays claim to what
only
—enlightenment inks

(Dreamsleep: January, 2024)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 1:15 PM
This is an understandable feeling of the importance of achievement. Thanks for a good read.
Behm Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Thank you, Hilda
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