The Man With the Golden Wit

poems mean so many things;
rhythm, rhyme and sound.

poems fill me through and through
while no soul is around.

I and Langston; Rilke too. even Rita Dove
poems hold me closely; poems are my love.

poems fill me with much wit
yes-
I'm so full of it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 11:22 PM
very witty:-)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
April 7, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Interesting POV to describe one as a poet. Enjoyed it. Regs Sunita.
Kelly Avatar
April 7, 2019 at 6:03 AM
Hi Allen , thanks for stopping by my page and your friendly comment . I see from your latest posting that you and I are of similar vintage . So enjoy your '69' (most people do ;-) .. I like your witty/clever piece and rhyming pattern , so you write onnnnnn !
Kiser Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 2:12 PM
A very witty poem!
Rose  Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 4:39 AM
lol, I rather be full of poetry then full of other people's negativity, Thank you for your positivity , write dear Allen everyday from here to eternity. Have a wonderful day, Glad to see you stop by, xo
Smith Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Aren’t most of us. Good one Allen...
Krutsinger Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Your ending has me grinning that Cheshire cat grin no one wants to see.
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 2:21 PM
lol yeah!
Gauthier Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 1:58 PM
A most entertaining poem, Allen. LOL
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 2:20 PM
thanks Line
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