Reading a Poem

READING A POEM

Reading a poem is like
singing a song.
The only difference is 
the melody's  gone.
The lyrics are there and 
the rhythm is smart.
But the melody, not heard,
is played in your heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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December 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM
I like this poem very much Leonard!
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