Lon Wartman Poet Free verse

On Walt and Langston

“On Walt and Langston”

“On Leaves of Grass”
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A man of many themes and dreams,
Now I understand. 
						 
“On Walt” 
I took a journey today.
I took a walk with Walt.
He showed me his many scenes.
He painted me a million songs.
I bathed in his simplicity;          
Burned his thoughts in my soul 
I took a walk today,
To untie his many knots.
						 

“On Dreams”
I had a dream.   
It came in a midnight jolt,
Forgotten, when I woke.
I’m reaching out,
Am I, but a barren field?  

“On Langston”
I met up with Mr. Hughes today;
Sat beside him for awhile 
We spoke of trials and errors,
Of places, things and lives.
As I toured the pages of his life
I understood that he had seen
Much more than I.	

A man of many sights and sorrows,
Now I understand.

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