On Giving Up

On Giving Up! "Never quit" said she,"when people to your poetry, languish in disdain or complacency! "e.e. Cummings never wrote for the fancy of the love of the crowd!" She made me some tea with fresh lemon, And wiped my tears away. She bade me to read some poetry so utterly ridiculous! And reminded me to be very clear and meticulous. Said she, "Poetry is not throwing any words at all on a wall, And like a fool hoping they stick," that will be your downfall!" "You are new to this art, silly woman, you." "Being smart and cute, may get you some laughs," "But it will take a few years to develop that  true, fine, poet heart in you" I surmised she was right, when all is said and done, and bid her farewell. I thanked God humbly, for this woman! I put down my pen, and strolled happily, Bathed in the warmth of this God given Spring and the California sun. Panagiota Romios 4/16/2019