Poets Creed

If there's rhythm in a poem,
Then it doesn't need to rhyme,
There's messages to show you,
That are deep within the lines...
You may not understand exactly,
What a poets trying to say,
Until applied to what's enacting,
On your life before today...
And since it's your perspective,
That can bring it into view,
Then a poets main directive,
Is to leave the subtle clues...
So its not about intelligence,
If what it means to you,
Somehow compliment's embelishment,
To let the message through...
Next time you read a poem,
Keep an open mind and heart,
Live the words until you know them,
Be the player of the part...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 30, 2012 at 4:42 AM
Where did this week go I wonder again. But hey I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Terrence. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and happiness. Keep writing and sharing your poetry. Love, Carol
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March 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM
'Live the words until you know them, Be the player of the part...' Awesome.. best two lines Ive read in ages.. Hugs xxx
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