Then and Now - Why Johnny Hates Great Poetry

             Why Johnny hates great poetry
                  It makes him look deep 
                    inside himself where
                       there's nothing 
                         to see
                           and 
                            he's
                             never
                               cried
                                 before
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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DiMino Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Poetry is sacred to many. I am reminded of the Psalms.
Cunningham Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Truth can sometimes hurt when it hits you in the face. Tom
Rolland Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 3:23 AM
wow, quite inspiring and moving, thanks poet
Jones Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Wow.. you mean he has no soul? Nothing? Hmmm
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