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"Not everyone who drinks is a poet ... some of us drink because we're NOT poets" - Dudley Moore, "Arthur" Not all poets are lonely and envied, apart, Broken, dark souls straining for light, outspoken and proud. Not all musicians struggle with substance, Or the need to be introverted exhibitionists, misunderstood. Not all artists are quiet, brooding spirits, Searching for answers in the intoxicated arms of promiscuity. Not all bards are creative genius savants, Pressed to the pulse of passion, fools for a provocative smile. And not all multi-talents dance for demons Under the wan of a mocking moon, resolving life with ellipses. But if you look, feel and listen very closely ... There are still, for stasis' sake, a foolish few of us, remaining ...

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John Watt

Date: 8/25/2020 9:53:00 PM

Not all painters wear berets and drink absinthe. I am curious if there is a touch of autobiography woven into these deep thoughts (you certainly are a polymath renaissance man in my estimation)... I like the ellipses, and the line "pressed to the pulse of passion". Another track to add to your greatest hits, Bard. Bravo.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/7/2019 3:12:00 PM

oohhhh, you said much at the ending there, my friend. I am more of "not all" kind. haha Love this.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/10/2019 7:31:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Andrea, I greatly appreciate it! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 4/7/2019 8:18:00 AM

Love this. x

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/10/2019 7:29:00 PM

Thank you, Maureen! :-) <3