The Poor Man's Poet

(A Carnival Barker)
There’s no shame in my game,
I write to entertain
This is from my upcoming book 
that has no name.
Poetry that entertains.
 
I am the halftime show 
always ready to go...
A delightful distraction,
sharing that verbal interaction.
I’m a good time on two feet
An Army of one.
And a legend in progress...

As history repeats itself,
and criminal’s return 
to the scene of the crime.
I like reciting my poetry 
before an audience 
each and every time.
My name is Bobby K,
and I am 
The Poor Man’s Poet.

Another wizard of the word
that live in Williamsburg.
I appear before you
like an apparition on a mission.
Reaching deep
within your intellect,
bringing forth knowledge
in the form of old 
forgotten memories,
that become epiphanies.
Making you aware,
that you now know
what you didn't know
a moment ago.
Here tonight, right now 
in this room,
I am a little man
among poetic giants.
A veritable light weight
in the power of the word.
But as I'm relatively new
in the history of poetry.
You'll have to forgive me
as I find myself at fault,
for being wise 
within my ignorance...

My name is Bobby K, 
and I am The Poor Man's Poet.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 12/23/2019 4:26:00 PM
Dig the hustle and flow of this cool ink quill shuffle, Bobby K!! Give us more, is what the people always holla for. Eye hopping, finger popping poetry at it's best chill tone behavior. You just picked up a new fan. May love light your path in life always. Romantic Warrior
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Robert Kinard
Date: 12/23/2019 8:20:00 PM
That comes from my days as a Dee Jay, Back when I was the 1-2-No! Bobby K in full effect. Thanks You sir.
Date: 12/19/2019 12:24:00 AM
Good luck with your book. There’s nothing like opening the box and holding one of the books in your hands.
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Robert Kinard
Date: 12/19/2019 7:08:00 AM
Still looking for a title, Other than my Next Book. good looking out.
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