Sign of the Times

Do you realize now 
   that artistic expression 
has a very slim
chance 
of making 
you wealthy? 
   Sunlight pouring 
through my window 
   brings out the poet in me 
the years which have 
   come and gone 
may not have always been kind to us 
but if we continue to create 
  then we will laugh once more 
  breath in the fresh air of eternity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Deschler Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Yes, it is rare to earn money from our writings, but poetry still does enrich our lives in many other ways... I love how you find inspiration from the simple things like sunlight... Beautifully written, Matthew!
Kiser Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 9:49 AM
So true...the soul must be fed, despite the body's need for cash. Never stop creating!
Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 12:30 AM
a workshop in rhyme, huh, Matt? Hmmm, that would be great fun for someone that just does not rhyme. Should be a challenge. I hope you enjoy that class.
Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 11:38 PM
i love this one, matt, it is one of your recent best!
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