The Candy Cane of Poetry

Why write, if only to please the masses?
Are you an addict for comments only
from positive-prone classes?

Must everything be, oh Lord, so
uplifting?
Life, as we know it, can be harsh and
most twisting!

Allow each poet complete freedom
to express their souls.
I do mean freedom, no limits, should
be our goal.

No repressive-mass antics, against
anyone’s semantics.
Be they too religious, you please refrain 
from rude antics.

No man or woman here is a Big Hero
for speaking their truth.
That should be for any poet, normal,
and a given, forsooth!

When you reply, it shows you have
a poet’s true heart.
But do not become a replier only!
Tis then you lost a true poet’s art.

Christmas Day is almost here.
Write, do write poetry and be so effusive,
Part two, on spreading your Christmas 
to all the best of cheer!


                 
                       12-20-2021




                  



  12/20/2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 12/21/2021 4:09:00 AM
Keep walking and keep writing and keep being you. There are some phonies around but you ain’t one of them.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/21/2021 4:40:00 AM
Really?? lOL. Just let them go. I hope the animus against you or anyone who allows you freedom of expression .disappears, VC. You and I tell it like it is. That is a sin here. I have no enemies in real life. Just here? Love your enemies, move on. My grandson who is 15: calls people on line...Paper People...we really do not know each other as in real life. So..his advice..do not let Paper People ratlle your cage and I cant afford it,planning on 100 steps...MerryChristmas, VC. Panagiota xo
Date: 12/20/2021 7:17:00 PM
I see some pain in your poem. Write what's in your heart. It will make you a better poet. If we can see it or made to see it using your words . Merry Christmas ~ Debra
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 8:05:00 PM
It was a poem of encouragement to be real. To write more poetry instead od being addicted to replying. We all come from different paces when writing.i get very lost in long poems. But, i dont like short ones, including my own. I had a productive day. Hope yours was terrific, Thank you for sharing! Panagiota
Date: 12/20/2021 6:44:00 PM
Speak your soul, my friend, that is your given right, and your work is very beautiful and also educational. Congratulations on more baby steps. Do you hurt while doing in it? I am a person that does feel pain, but not that much. My never felt a one of his heart attacks . Merry Christmas and God bless you
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 7:23:00 PM
Dear Eve, I am not a creative story teller nor a jokester poet. Those belong to the more talented here. What you read, is how I am and how I talk. Most non impressive!! Shakespeare? Not me! Pain is grotesque. Have a rod in my left thigh and screws in my knees. Thank you for thinking of me on a human scale aside from being a poet. Therapy tomorrow also. Ouch! Pangie. Xoxo
Date: 12/20/2021 4:41:00 PM
"No man or woman here is a Big Hero for speaking their truth. That should be for any poet, normal, and a given, forsooth!" // Thanks for this poem within your poem .... speaks Truth and truths forsooth. thanks and shalom, shalom Poetess Friend.
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Date: 12/20/2021 6:22:00 PM
Shalom, Anil.just love God, remember we are fully accountable to God for what we pen. Be it.... Idealistic, beautiful or just plain...I hope I learn from errors and be an angel, one day. Thats my goal. To be popular, no, is not a goal. No goal. PS 80 steps today. To God be the Glory,Anil.. Love, Pangie xx
Date: 12/20/2021 1:18:00 PM
Write On Brothers and Sisters. The pen is mightier than the sword. That's why when terrorists try to take over they attack writers. They try to shut them up because most writers think for themselves. Good stuff Pangie. God Bless, JB
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 3:18:00 PM
This is a wonderful poem, i agree. You are right Judy. They try by the hordes to shut down truth! SOME writers are self motivated. Others here for alove fest? LOL. Individualism is greatly feared here and under attack. Alas, the truth will win out. Appreciate you.liking this one, Merry Christmas! Pangagiota
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