Sometimes It's Hard Being a Poet

Sometimes it’s hard being a poet Writing your lines on the busiest day Spilling your thoughts on the page as you know it Even those days you’ve got nothing to say Words are just words I heard somebody saying I don’t agree when they come in this style Poetic words that a poets’ displaying Often bring tears but they often bring smiles There in their mind where these ideas flourish So many things can come into their view Ideas grow out of moments to cherish Those who might need something wonderfully new Wandering lines in an unending ramble Stirred in a pot, spun around in a swirl Or like an egg that each morning you scramble Sunnyside up for a boy and a girl Still we will write as our world comes a’ crashing Rubble and bricks fall headfirst to the ground Mayhem and madness our smiles are slashing When all is lost and no hope can be found Yes, sometimes it’s hard being a poet But in the end it is what we must do Taking these scenes to a friend now to show it Especially when I find that friend is you
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Jones Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Worthy of potw and more. This is charming and a very truthful write indeed.
Kaufman Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 5:56 AM
very belated congratulations on potw honor. It was most deserved.
Candy Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 8:49 AM
Ohhh I feel you.. :)
La France Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 7:34 AM
Chris, WONDERFUL writing and congratulations on receiving POTW, enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Adams Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 7:20 PM
yes it can be hard being a poet, but a good poet such as yourself always puts forth the words, one can see so much through the eyes of the poet in just a few simple words... congratulations on your POTW my friend... i think, no i know, you should write more often and grace us with your thoughts! so good to see you posting! hugs
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:54 AM
Congratulations on your win and Potw honour. Superb penning. Enjoy!
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:52 AM
Congratulations on your win and Potw. Superb penning. Enjoy the honour.
Faulkner Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 8:47 PM
Hi Chris, I just happened to click on poem of the week, and am so glad I did! I have felt this so many times - words are not just words, and nobody understands that like a poet - congratulations on your well earned honor!
Hankins Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 8:26 PM
I return to say CONGRATULATIONS on your POTW. A fine selection!
Merryman Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Wonderful insights here. Your poem has great rhythm and rhyme, Chris! Congrats on your POTW honor! Blessings, Kim M
Kitchin Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:33 AM
Chris, congratulations on POTW, enjoyed!
Nicole Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 6:29 PM
A *Poet* will always express their emotions in a poetic way. Moments, memories and so much more. When the time is right, our words caress the page and touch the hearts of so many readers. Friends are made. It is wonderful indeed. I think so, anyway. Congratulations Chris, on Poem of the Week. ~ Brandy
Lamoureux Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Great POTW! Congrats. It made me think of Kermit “It’s not easy being green.”
Goldsmith Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem of the week win. A wonderful story/write. So very true. Enjoy your win with blessings................
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June 20, 2021 at 6:07 AM
“Sometimes it’s hard being a poet, when one thinks they’ve said all there is to say, then comes a flash of inspiration and the ink is flowing all day.” A wonderful write Chris, congratulations on poem of the week… Belle
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 1:36 AM
Wow! What a wonderful write. I agree with you completely! Congratulations on a well deserved Potw. Enjoy the honour. Have a great weekend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 8:53 AM
I love this, Chris. Much truth in it. Great smooth flow!!
Daniel Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 12:38 AM
This is an amazing poem, Chris, no wonder we missed you here:) being a poet is both a blessing and a curse, yes, it's hard at times, but it's what we must continue to do, as you said so beautifully:)
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Great to see you are still a prolific writer, my friend. You have a talent for engrossing your audience in your words. Love it
Sands Avatar
June 17, 2021 at 11:28 AM
I enjoyed this inspirational poem. Special line...But in the end, it is what we must do. A fave for me. Thanks for sharing, my friend :)
Proxenos Avatar
June 16, 2021 at 3:59 AM
Hi Chris, thought i'd stop by and so glad I was to read this poem which is so true of all of us. Hope you are well. Have just come out of hospital after an emergency op. I enjoyed this poem enormously. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 11:26 PM
WoW! Chris, I have missed you and your poetry. I agree sometimes it's hard being a poet, but you are a fantastic poet. I hope the friend that you wrote this verse for knows how blessed they are to have an awesome friend like you. Excellent job. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
There Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 6:18 PM
Whoopsadaisy, you're lines wandered off a bit, but after a short while, we found exactly where they belong ~ here with this uplifting piece of poetry!! Hope you didn't worry too much ; ) Thanks for being the poet you are, Chris, and bringing all of us many reasons to smile : )
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 5:10 PM
'Stirred in a pot, spun around in a whirl' -- Great analogy, Chris! It's what we do, for sure... Of course, these days sometimes the words are stirred in with the pot, and the hash too. lol. Nice to see your avatar, Tex! Faith and Strength, Gershon
Ball Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Chris I love th8is. Wonderful verse. This brought two old sayings to my mind. "The pen is mightier than the sword." And "Words have power." Good Stuff. God Bless, JB
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