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