Michael Degenhardt Poet Free verse

Question Not Your Value (Septet)

Don’t you know?
Stars pale next to you
You emit the brightest light
For all the world to see and follow
You’re an unending source of
Our inspiration
And of love



Septet syllable count is 3,5,7,9,7,5,3, unrhymed

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Brian Strand February 13, 2009 at 7:40 AM Lovely shape to this form Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Frank F. Atanacio February 13, 2009 at 7:10 AM Delight to read..

Vikki Coram February 13, 2009 at 6:26 AM fantastic write, as ever, you are inspirational. i respect your work and comments thanks Michael x vik

Belinda Parish February 13, 2009 at 6:09 AM Awesome little write. I've been working on different forms of poetry since coming here to Poetry Soup. I never knew there were so many different forms. I love it!

Amy Swanson February 13, 2009 at 6:06 AM So beautiful! I particularly love this part: "You emit the brightest light For all the world to see and follow." What a wonderful and inspiring message you have penned. :) Blessings, Amy

Laurie Ginn February 13, 2009 at 5:00 AM I would not even attempt writing in these forms they just look intimidating,,yet you do it and the message is as beautiful as always. smiles, Laurie