John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Publish Or Cherish

Were I to compile all my poems
I’d surround myself with six or eight great tomes
And watch the age of yellow slowly creep
On poems with which no one would share a peep.

I fantasize of picking out the best
But then, what would I do with all the rest
For in their moment they were dear to me
How shall I place them now, one two or three?

We met and in consensus did agree
Upon the only way that it could be
That each should hold its place within my heart
For it’s just one long poem from end to start.

John G. Lawless
©12/8/2022

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Kim Rodrigues December 9, 2022 at 4:38 PM I agree with you. Each had its time. Many seem to be a diary entry or a cathartic thought, etc…

Anselmo Boles December 8, 2022 at 5:07 PM It's strange and funny that at times, I would read one of my poems and say, man, this is really good and should attract a multitude of readers... Wrong! But hey, you make the call which one is golden, and which is to be forgotten. I like this one a lot, John, this should make people consider acting with more humility...ab

Gershon Wolf December 8, 2022 at 3:49 PM Love the last line, John. 'One long poem,' as in 'love affair?' -- or 'train wreck?!' lol.

Ilene Bauer December 8, 2022 at 1:19 PM i can relate to this very much, john! i've often thought of putting some of my poetry into a book but i find going back and choosing which ones to include too daunting a task so i'll probably never get to do it...

Darlene De Beaulieu December 8, 2022 at 11:12 AM Hello John Lawless, we all cherish our own poetry that we have created. As for myself I do cherish my own poetry. From all the poetry I have created I do have some favourites of my own poetry. Enjoy your day my friend. / Darlene