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North Carolina Poet Laurete Jaki Shelton Green

The Laureate

I remember sitting among the poets in this place of arts
Where curved brushes painted blushes of artists open hearts
Our art could be confined to paper, but really it was meant to fly
Like a caged bird beats its wings, these words seek the sky

Only on the lips of faith, they leaped from the pages
And danced around the room, turning citizens into sages
Awakening something so deep, I forgot it was there
A hunger to create, and the pride to share

The words returned to the pages, content with its journey as proof
A smile touched her lips, after delivering such a truth
She quietly closed her book, as we laid there raw
For as much as we thought we knew, we were still left in awe

Of The Laureate
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Mo Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Well...this is a fitting tribute....And your words dance off the pages.. nicely done
Jones Avatar
March 15, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Poignant and powerful
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