Poetics

like the assailant's knife 
it slices, pierces 
sometimes severs an artery 
then leaves
the most beautiful 
scar

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/26/2019 1:12:00 PM

Hello Richard Evens, how are you today? I I like this poem. Yes poetry does leave a beautiful scar. have a nice day my friend.

Ricky Muse
Date: 12/28/2020 8:57:00 PM

Thanks again Darlene.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/13/2019 8:12:00 PM

Richard, I enjoy listening to your beautifully poetic voice as much as I enjoy discovering the passionate heart of your soulful poetry. Such stirring emotion describes it well in this amazing piece. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Ricky Muse
Date: 2/15/2019 12:51:00 AM

Susan thank you for your kind words and support. It means a lot. Best wishes to you...……………..peace!

Ronald A. Williams

Date: 10/14/2017 7:36:00 PM

Very good visual and straight to the point.

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/15/2017 7:15:00 AM

Thanks Ron. The direction of this poem changed at least three times. It felt like the wind. Thanks again...............peace!

Edward Mccall

Date: 9/25/2017 8:57:00 AM

So true Richard poetry is like that sometimes another enjoyable read thank you for sharing.

Ricky Muse
Date: 9/25/2017 8:54:00 PM

Edward I was writing things down you know. It's as if the poem found me instead of me finding the poem. Crazy right? Thanks so much for stopping bye..................peace!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/22/2017 12:36:00 PM

Hello Richard,I have always love poetry for the longest time. if i am not reading poetry, i am writing poetry. I enjoy poetry it is part of me. Have a nice day my friend.

Ricky Muse
Date: 9/22/2017 6:12:00 PM

Me to Darlene, me to. Thanks for your support...........peace!