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Long Lost Poets


I took a short hiatus
 away from this worldly place.
Thinking that my writings
 were a bit of a disgrace.

Who was I to think
 that my words should be read.
For they are no where near as perfect
 of long lost poets who are dead?

Why was I even writing them?
 that reason may never be known.
At least I'll know I've tried
 as many writings have now shown.

Words will be passed
 along in good due time.
Maybe one day I will come to learn
 that those words once were mine.

So now I must further journey
 into these words that fill my head.
Hoping someday to be remembered
 like the long lost poets who are dead.




Dannyboy Kearley: 1-28-14

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Avis Bailey

Date: 5/16/2017 12:43:00 PM

Dan, I think you commented on one of my poems one time about not writing as of late. You have a wonderful talent and need to keeping expressing yourself.

Lionel Ledbetter

Date: 10/2/2014 9:42:00 PM

Very good poem Dan. My daughter got me interested in poetry. I would get a subject thought, sit down to write, and the lines would come to mind almost quicker than I could write them. It seemed like some kind of super-natural inspiration. I'm convinced of this. God bless your efforts.

Avis Bailey
Date: 5/16/2017 12:40:00 PM

I know what you are talking about Lionel, I too have inspirations like you. I call them God Poems and I'm just the pen. I wake up in the middle of night with words in my mind and can't write them down fast enough. Strange, but feel blessed. God bless you, Avis

Gwendolen Song

Date: 8/14/2014 7:22:00 AM

Never stop writing from your heart how much you are in love with Jesus and the hope that you have in Him!...I too have been away for a while working on raising my family; always constructing something creative in my mind and always frantic when a pen and the back of an old envelope can't be found to jot my ideas down! Gotta lot of catching up to do here!...I need to go revisit your shape poems! hahaha

Gwendolen Song

Date: 8/14/2014 7:20:00 AM

Danny! Insightful write...Your poem reminds me of one that I wrote a year or two ago for Chris Aechner's contest...In a nutshell, I reflected on how much more I desired to read the poetry of my friends here on the Soup. These poems (just like yours) are the ones that stir my heart the most. Your funny poems that I have been reading over the years...And just remember that anytime a poem is written honoring our Lord and Savior it is automatically published in heaven. You are already famous there!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/29/2014 1:44:00 AM

It seems like many writers, artists, singers, and actors become famous, or are remembered more often, after their deaths. It's sad that they will never get to enjoy what they've worked so hard to achieve.... I think everyone can relate to this poem. We all hope that our poetry will not be forgotten, and maybe a part of ourselves can remain here forever. Very nice work, Dan!

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 7/2/2014 11:09:00 PM

NEVER 2nd guess the creative act my friend. Look at the words as flowing from a creative wellspring above your head. Simply pipe into the flow. Nab them som'bitches and put em on paper...Forever. There is no good or bad writing. Only truth and bullshit. Keep it real and you are A-OK Bruthuh!~ I have NEVER edited a poem. I keep them exactly the way they are pushed out! and that sir, is and has to be perfect,,,Truth~ I am not a writer at all, but simply taking notes on what's already there.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/9/2014 7:17:00 PM

Oh you will always be remembered Dan, your writes inspire and make us laugh. looking forward to reading many more of your journeys. Hugs

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/27/2014 4:07:00 PM

Hi Danny; It's been a long time, but I have a good excuse. I have been very sick and don't write as much. I am still trying to get well and sure hope I do. My computer also messed up and sometimes it didn't work. NOW I HAVE A NEW ONE and I'm trying to get used to it. Danny - about your poetry, I have always enjoyed your poems. One day we will all be lost poets. Just keep writing... Lucilla

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/20/2014 10:33:00 AM

Dan, I really enjoy your poetry so much. Your lines always warm my heart. Hope to read more of your work soon. :) Keep writing please! You're an amazing poet and person. <3 Always, Laura

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/12/2014 9:39:00 PM

Long time no see Dan, but that is okay. Just as long as you are doing fine. I see you haven't lost your rhyming touch. I think posting on line gives us a chance, in always being remembered. enjoyed~ Linda

Funom Makama

Date: 2/28/2014 11:17:00 AM

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for making my day. I have found it pleasurable to always begin the weekend with Poetrysoup because poets like you and poems like this do not disappoint. Have a lovely weekend

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 2/10/2014 10:19:00 PM

Deary Twin Dan.. i just love this piece so much :) how are you... hope everything is well :) luv Sk

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/30/2014 4:49:00 PM

.. this is superb,,,

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/29/2014 5:52:00 PM

Hi Dan; It's been a long time. Sorry, but I have been very sick. I think your poems are wonderful. I wrote a poem once Old Poems. What ever you write today - someone will read it tomorrow. Anyway we write because that's what we like to do. Just keep writing.... Lucilla