Posthumous Fame
What, no applause?
No one told them they were supposed to like your work.
Like Dickinson and Van Gogh
One day your talents will surface
Posthumously, perhaps
Treasures uncovered
Would fate have it any other way?
*Inspired by Brian’s blog and written for his 1 to 8-line poem contest
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