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The Jealous Poet

Another poet has pled their case
a cry screamed out for all
Sticks and stones in outer space
will float and never fall

Why are your poems read? Mine are not
could this just be in jest
I’ve no degree; I am self-taught
but I always give my best

Hear me now, I do declare
please help me have more fun
More comments please, it’s just not fair
I think my mind has come undone

I'm out of pills, my muse is shot
all common sense is gone
Please love my rhymes, forget me not
or I will not last until dawn

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/7/2022 10:15:00 AM

What a creative write. Love It. I understand. Some days I need a pill. I am self-taught and have been writing since I was young. I just keep trying new styles. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I like the nice comments, they help me learn. I just keep writing and hope some will read and some will comment along the way. You are a good writer so don't give up. Have a great/blessed day writing away....................

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/8/2022 9:48:00 AM

Thank you Paula, that’s very nice of you to say. Cheers!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/29/2022 10:47:00 AM

Anaya is right With so many thousands in our Soup Bowl We are lucky we even get read.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/29/2022 5:49:00 PM

There are so many here like you say, never in my life did I ever entertain the notion of writing on a poetry site. I started as a way of expressing my thoughts to strangers. If I get a few reads I’m tickled pink. But it’s not the reason I write. I think if people go out of there way to make friends and start a little group they would be happy with the results.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/28/2022 11:34:00 AM

Keep on keeping on because this one has good rhythm, rhyme and flow. I enjoyed reading it. Your visit to my page is uplifting. Sara

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/29/2022 5:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, what a nice thing to say!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/27/2022 4:35:00 AM

Mark, well done, not sure who this is referring to but it could be many, sad that people act so childish at times and ruin the mood!

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:59:00 PM

There are a few like this that is for sure. It’s really sad.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/26/2022 8:40:00 PM

Well I am not around as much bur sure glad I caught this one, you have a unique way with words, and always a delight to read!

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:57:00 PM

Thanks Art, I appreciate that and the visit my friend!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/26/2022 8:44:00 AM

(chuckling) Ah, yes, you have nailed it, Mark. So sad that she has shut most of us out when we have said something that didn't set well with her. I'd love to read her poems and encourage her, but, alas, she has blocked me. No wonder she isn't getting many comments. I feel sorry for her. Thank you for this poem, Mark. It needed to be said.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:57:00 PM

I think we all have tried to support her. You can only do so much