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The Last Poet

You'll know when you have destroyed a culture, When you have slain their last poet.... And forgotten his words! Timothy I. Brumley

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Date: 4/1/2017 6:42:00 AM

Deeply powerful stuff; very impressive!

Date: 9/18/2011 6:15:00 PM

Yes, I would say you are a philosopher and also a sage. Where do you get these profound statements?

Date: 7/23/2010 2:55:00 PM

Your title alone was a book worth, "The last poet" now that is a brilliant title, would prick anyone's curiosity.

Date: 7/23/2010 10:26:00 AM

so short but wow! Way to go with this powerful write Timothy :) -- nikko :)

Date: 7/22/2010 10:57:00 PM

Hey, this is REALLY good. Soupmail

Date: 7/22/2010 1:51:00 PM

wow, powerful, loved it

Date: 7/22/2010 1:39:00 PM

this may be one of the best poems Ive ever read here on the soup...You are a philosopher as well as a poet. To my Favs. BG

Date: 7/22/2010 1:11:00 PM

Great words in verse!