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The Born Again Poet

Poetry is a gateway, into a world imaginative and bright. It however can lose its meaning, when jealousy deflects its light. Expression can often be judged, by eyes that no longer see. Don’t be imprisoned by your insecurities, that is not the way to be. Should a poet be rated and condemned, by thoughts they choose to share? How many words are lost, when poets no longer dare. Articulate the beauty around you, or the passion deep down in your soul. Partake in the poetry soup and never leave with an empty bowl. Always start with a fresh canvas, share the words whispered from your heart. Share with those that support you, and even the ones that tear you apart. Imagine if we showed more love, to each and every peer. I wonder what new creations, would emerge without any fear.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 3/7/2021 12:53:00 PM
Heya Mark, nicely said, it’s ok to pour hatred into a poem, self hatred is fine, pet hates, but offensive hate for the sake of hate, is just a platform, not poetry, cheers David
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Mark Koplin
Date: 3/7/2021 5:10:00 PM
Indeed David! I couldn’t agree more. Have a good evening!
Date: 3/7/2021 11:43:00 AM
Wise words indeed Mark and I will never be deterred by petty folk and stop from trying to make folk smile with my silly poems I hope some of my limericks can get POTD in the future!!!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 3/7/2021 5:09:00 PM
You write amazing poems Jan and your limericks are second to none. I would love to see a good poo poem get potd
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Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2021 11:43:00 AM
the captcha was env (envy) lol
Date: 3/6/2021 3:06:00 PM
Hello Mark some of us poets just write for others to enjoy the poems. It is in our blood to create poetry. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/7/2021 11:05:00 AM
Hello Mark, I have always thought this way. I am not in competition with anyone. I create poetry to be read by poets. Nor do I boast. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 3/6/2021 4:38:00 PM
I wish more would focus on that. It's unfortunate when people always have to be better than others, or at least boast and think they are. Have a beautiful weekend Darlene!
Date: 3/6/2021 1:51:00 PM
Fantastic thoughts, Mark. I doubt things on site would be much different if there were no contests, potd's, lists of any sort because those who want to cause derision and invent reasons to scorn would still be around... those who mostly just hang around and seldom write poetry.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 3/6/2021 4:36:00 PM
Thanks Jenna! There will always be haters but if we work together we can keep them at bay. Have a great weekend!!
Date: 3/6/2021 1:35:00 PM
Well written Mark, lifes too short to be bickering about who's top dog etc. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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Mark Koplin
Date: 3/6/2021 4:35:00 PM
Thank you sir! Way too short indeed. We are going to the dog park tomorrow and let the pups play with their friends in town. Have a great weekend my friend!

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