Poetic Power

I believe that the value of a poem lies within the eye of the beholder
Whether you write fact or fiction or maybe a rant about a certain officeholder
It’s the duty of each poet to be true to their own style and follow their heart
Some may deem your work worthy or not worth the powder to blow it apart

Take pride in your work and not what others may think
Write whatever you may feel and trust in the power of the ink
As for me my writing is all over the place depending on how I feel
Somedays are patriotic and some abrasive, but I always try to keep it real

I write to send a message, my style and mine alone
I will always try to be respectful unless you mess with my bone
The bullies know me from the raging in my quill
I’ll always stand up for my friends, no matter how high the bill


October 7, 2020
A Poet’s Duty Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Beth Evans
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Bauer Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 3:03 AM
Amen to that, Mark! Well done! Congrats on your placement...
Koplin Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Thank you Ilene!
Laurie Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 5:48 PM
Hello Mark … a fine dedication to those writers who are attacked by ruthless bullies Mark. Thank God we all write different and most readers are more than happy about that - thank you Mark - Lindsay
Koplin Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 6:40 PM
Thanks mate I appreciate the visit!
Allison Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 2:22 PM
you are a great poet and a prize fighter who stands up for what you believe and protects many on the site, so glad you are here Mark:-) hugs jan xx
Koplin Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 2:47 PM
I appreciate your kind words Jan, thank you!
Logan Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 1:51 PM
I would never try to separate a bull dog from his bone. You're right, Mark. You have written about many different things, but you keep it real.
Koplin Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Thanks Jenna, it’s always a pleasure to see you on my stoop
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