Poetic Triage

Today a Poet needs to cast
  a hook with many tines

To reel in those who’re lulled to sleep
  with cautionary lines

These days a Poet needs an edge
  much sharper than before

To cut through all the excess flesh
  —that blocks the metaphor

(Villanova Pennsylvania: August, 2018)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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August 12, 2018 at 6:26 PM
Writing is very soothing to the soul, but sometimes it is hard to compose verses that people like. .Hugs Eve
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