They Live

Words are pregnant
We as poets give them birth

We share their significance
We express their worth

Our words are positioned
Like a directors stage

They must be free
They cannot be caged

So we write about dreams
We write about hope

We try and see the big picture
The entire scope

In the beginning was the Word
I heard

My calling

Pencil and paper know more about me
Than family and friends

I have shared my goodness, my sin
My flaws and insecurities

All by the way of the mighty pen

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 2/13/2015 1:27:00 AM
This poem took the words right out of my head... It expresses exactly what I feel about poetry and being a poet. I'm proud and honoured to think I'm part of this wonderful community :)
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Lara Wash
Date: 3/18/2015 5:48:00 PM
Thank you Angie, It took me a while to reply but I'm back on the scene again. Thanks again
Date: 11/12/2014 10:37:00 PM
What an awesome and delightful poem -- a word lover -- the Word was made flesh -- words give life . . . death . . . your use shows that you care passionately for connecting the words with laughter and love. . . all the best.
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Date: 11/13/2014 4:00:00 PM
Thank you David, your comments are taken to heart; much appreciated
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