The Poet

To look and search for the elegant word.
Seeking an emotion never expressed.
Expressing a thought that cuts like a sword.
Conveying a concept that is suppressed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 6, 2009 at 6:05 PM
nicely expressed. john did you respond to the dead poets challenge from Frances King?
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August 6, 2009 at 9:22 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and will be back to read more of it soon Bill. Love, Carol
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