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Son of the Earth

I am a descendant of the earth I was built to shoulder Wide range of forthcomings To stand tall When situations lower heights Employ strenuous efforts To guide and protect Smile when numerous demands frown I give out my all and expect Not less than an appreciation I am emotionally sensitive But supposed to endure Even when it hurts to the core I barely sleep My nights are full of mind travels Cohabited with heavy traffic I shed tears within Which embolden me to strive And to never give up I go through a lot I am a human too But one thing for sure is I was built for this I am a man, A poet .

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/18/2023 5:38:00 AM

Fred, i just realized why was thrown by the great emphasis on MAN in ur last line —Because that was nade already enphatic by being told you are a Son —3rd word we read here. Might I suggest ur last line be something like —I am a Man, a Poet. The Poet IMHO needs enphasis as it will sum up ur vast being! Anyway…APPLAUSE

Fred Elorm Hornuvo
Date: 6/18/2023 5:47:00 AM

Thanks a lot.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/18/2023 5:21:00 AM

Hello Fred! How wonderful to meet you in this insightful, flowing poem. Your lines each contain a volume. You do not know me, so do not know, but oh! You are indeed my poet brother! Was hoping your last line would read,”I am a poet!” You should take a look at the 1st poem inposted on PS,bquite similar in many ways. Keep that muse of yours coming!