Running Wolves Poet Free verse

Poetry Once Inspired

Poetry once inspired
philosophical exchanges
a rational discourse which sought
the higher moral grounds of civility 
paving the way of social change....

But narcissists became the poets
self-absorbed demi-gods
who corupted poetry
till its message was lost
in insane metaphor....

Poet what vision can be found
When haughty words are roared
complicating the simple meaning
of poetic verse 
once whispering shades of love...

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Jean Bush January 28, 2020 at 11:44 AM You go the core of good poetry. The longer the write, the less interested I am. Some one told me this many moons ago: "Poetry at best suggests." I try never to forget it. Well done. Running Wolves January 28, 2020 at 12:25 PM very true poetry is supposed to open a mind to think. it's not written to make demands...

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2020 at 8:46 PM Yes, some poetry indeed seems written by narcissists! I enjoyed this one. Running Wolves January 24, 2020 at 5:40 AM Yeppers, even I'm guilty of this at times... Thank you for reading and commenting dear Lady...

Brandy Nicole January 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM "When haughty words are roared complicating the simple meaning of poetic verse" Yes, this has been done and many times too. Shame indeed. Poetry allows emotions the chance to be free. A way to be expressive, in the most amazing ways. Words are not meant to hurt, but to heal. Keep your pen flowing my friend. ~ Brandy Running Wolves January 23, 2020 at 8:05 PM Thank you sweet Lady. Your kind comments are definitely appreciated.

Joseph P. DiMino January 23, 2020 at 11:04 AM Enjoyed your write, very much. I often stop reading a poem, when the words become a stumbling-block: for the poet, trying to make the same old sound different, goes out of his or her way (gleaning the dictionary), deciding at length on encryption as opposed to lucidity. There is no substitute for fresh ideas...and honest, straightforward dialect. Running Wolves January 23, 2020 at 11:12 AM thank you very much. after I censor my poem"I can't write" I'm gonna post it here. I write on another site that is a little more lenient on content bwahahahahaha.