Life Or Poetry

I was never born a poet
But a pauper standing on a pulpit
Penning words in spring tide dings
Ritzy scribbling like trundling rings

Talons of my feet
Seething grounds I scratch and leet
Feathers I preen and wag
Over my scruff I rip and gag

On rivers and wells I soak and dip
Shimming on reflections I gobble or sip
Over hills and cliffs I hover  and skip
Your face I slip over my lip


"Poetry brought life to a dreamer as a penner
  But why is life more important than poetry as a winner?"


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 2/1/2023 2:11:00 PM
I like the range of vivid imagery in this poem. And i absolutely agree with your ? At the end, wish someone wouldanswer that. Your 1st 2 lines pulled me right in. A fine penning. Thank hou.
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Clifford Villalon
Date: 2/1/2023 4:21:00 PM
I am honored to meet you today Miss Sally. :) Thank you
Date: 1/20/2023 3:52:00 AM
Great thoughts over here...Wonderfully penned. Especially adored the last lines! Have a great day! :)
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Clifford Villalon
Date: 1/20/2023 4:01:00 AM
Thank you Komal. :)
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