Realism

I only rhyme things I can see,
Facts irrefutably true
Like the elves in the shade of a lollipop tree,
And fairies of green and blue.

To “civilization” I’m blind:
Cities and factory smoke
Are scenarios out of a lunatic’s mind,
And “progress” and “peace” the last joke.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 6, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Good use of rhyme and imagery for a creative view. Your talent shines in this one. Thank you for sharing it with us. Karen
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January 5, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us today Steve. May your writing take you to new heights each and every day. Love, Carol
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