Matthew Anish Poet Ballad

Persistence Furthers

There are I'm sure
people 
who 
will 
tell 
you 
to 
stop
    I'm also sure 
you will persist
  in your literary 
efforts 
Some may say 
its only poetry 
   but we know 
different - don't we friends?
Poetry can change a life 
  It can even change societies 
     You might not achieve fame until after you are gone 
Poetry is for the ages 
People may be reading you 
in a couple of millennia 
Sobering thought 
After we disappear 
our poems may very well
bring a smile 
to people who love the genre

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Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2014 at 7:36 PM I dearly hope so, Matt. I really do!!!

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2014 at 7:36 PM Yes, Matt, it is so terrible how some animals are mistreated. Let me see your poem now.

Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 6:39 PM You have touched me as so many of my friends here under me have. Thank you.

Nette Onclaud September 22, 2014 at 1:07 PM a legacy for all who enjoy poetry, matthew... this is a defining work of art.. huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis September 22, 2014 at 4:18 AM Poetry is leaving our mark on immortality, dear friend Matthew! A very didactic and much needed message! Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

Kelly Deschler September 22, 2014 at 2:26 AM People used to tell me that I couldn't, but I always ended up proving them wrong. I will not give up on poetry as long as others are enjoying it. If I can make someone happy, then I can smile, too.... I love the thought provoking message you are sending to all of us. A wonderful poem, Matthew!