Jerry Brotherton Poet Rhyme

Midnight Oil

I’ve written about a thousand poems,
and I hope you have enjoyed at least one.
Someone asked me once how I do it,
turning them out so fast from start to done.

They don’t see me here in this lonely room,
lit only by this single dim bulb’s light.
Toiling through so many lonely hours,
just to get that one single line just right.

It is my hope that every now and then,
someone’s frown will maybe turn to a smile.
Even if they quickly move on past it,
at least I gave them joy for a short while.

That’s what sparks this poet’s inspiration,
and makes it all worth the sweat and the toil.
That’s why you’ll always find me at my desk,
alone and burning late the midnight oil.

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Gershon Wolf September 9, 2023 at 7:44 PM Resonates so, so well, Jerry. I'm on a strict sleep schedule now, so I no longer burn the midnight oil, but I did for decades. Got up early too. Now? -- Zzzzzzz. ~ Midnight Sacker Jerry Brotherton September 10, 2023 at 9:16 AM Now that I am retired, I find I don't need to work as late as I once did. I agree, gotta get those ZZZZZ 's. But I still have to get up early to make that trip to the bathroom.

Bill Baker September 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM the rhyming is exquisite, my friend. Thank you for the insight into your poetry writing. Writing poetry is a good way to spend your time, and you're helping a lot of people overcome the struggles in this chaotic world, Jerry. Write On! Bill Jerry Brotherton September 9, 2023 at 8:14 AM Thanks again, my friend. You always give me so much courage to put my work out there. I was told once, that to be a writer means, you must love spending time with yourself. But I think, to be a writer means you have to share your work with good friends. Thanks for being one.