John Watt Poet Free verse

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The Irony Is

Honeybee
you say you are 
just one of many -
but you help 
my flowers grow
and you always
sweeten my day

Skylark
you say your song 
is just ordinary -
but your melody
is my morning sonata
it makes my heart sing
a song of hope
while the sky
is still dark

Friend
you say you
are nobody special -
but the irony is:
that is exactly 
what makes you
special

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Michelle Faulkner April 23, 2020 at 3:51 PM Hi John, just looking over some of your poems I haven't read yet - this one is so touching, because it sees the beauty in the ordinary - and THAT is special! (soupmail) John Watt August 28, 2020 at 10:21 PM Thank you, Michelle. I posit that you've hit upon a good definition of poetry: seeing the beauty in the ordinary.

Brandy Nicole March 26, 2020 at 8:36 PM "you say you are nobody special" An echo, as I have just spoken those words- recently. I say this about myself, often. Your thoughts are beautiful. My heart lingers in what you are saying. Tender sigh. ~ Brandy John Watt March 26, 2020 at 9:21 PM You are special, and always appreciated, Brandy.

Sam Kauffman February 19, 2020 at 10:57 PM John, I just love this poem. It is so touching and just filled with irony. Really wonderful writing - "My morning sonata." John Watt February 19, 2020 at 11:46 PM Very grateful for your generous comment. Glad you liked it.

Juliet Ligon February 19, 2020 at 10:54 PM This is precious. John Watt February 19, 2020 at 11:38 PM You are kind! Much appreciated.

Eve Roper February 19, 2020 at 9:15 PM John, a meaningful poem, but I like the last stanza. I have the nightingales singing under my bedroom window and I love them in concert. John Watt February 19, 2020 at 10:12 PM Oh, I bet you do! Music and art are woven into nature's very fabric. Thank you for the lovely visit ~ John

Sandra Adams February 19, 2020 at 8:15 PM wonderful write John... I am not surprised to find this one on a winner's list, it has all the right qualities to make it a winner... :) hugs John Watt February 19, 2020 at 10:11 PM Thank you, my friend, that means a lot to me. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2020 at 6:21 PM love love love it. FAVE John Watt February 18, 2020 at 9:44 PM Thank you friend, for your relentless enthusiasm!

Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2020 at 10:24 PM Lovely! John Watt February 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM Thank you, Kim

Line Gauthier February 17, 2020 at 7:54 PM Bravo, John. A lovely poem. Beautiful. John Watt February 17, 2020 at 9:38 PM Thank you kindly, Line