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To A Certain Poet

To a Certain Poet
by Frank Daub

Your modesty -- regarding talent? BECOMING to your SOUL.
The decision to embrace this thought? Belies your role –
	As MESSENGER.

Long ago you took the mission
To tell beauty in words and lines.
Now time has blurred your vision.
Now doubt has wormed your mind.

Think about the adulation –
Deny those words are true!
It is you might stop creation –
It is you must see it through!

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Kim Rodrigues

October 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Congrats in POTD!

Paula Goldsmith

October 3, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Congratulations on POTD win. I love this write... What a wonderful message you have here. Have a wonderful weekend with your win.........

I Am Anaya

October 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Fabulous message! Yes, dear poet you may speak for us all, the hero-worship we give and get may be the very thing we need to feel fulfilled with ink full, mind mused. Anything helps! Congratulations on the Poem Of The Day, Frank Daub! I'm hoping that 'Certain Poet' gets the message~ I Am Anaya ;D🌹

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 3, 2026 at 7:09 AM

- We let ourselves be captivated by beauty – (especially in the imagery of nature) – Only our own heart can define beauty – Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... and thank you for the lovely comment on my latest poem :) -

John Lawless

October 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM

AW....G'WAN.....Y'ER MAKIN' ME BLUSH..... that final couplet captures the essence of poesy and the frailty of poets.

Valsa George

October 3, 2026 at 4:51 AM

Every poet, one-time or other, in the course of his poetic journey begins to doubt if his/ her poetic talent is warning. It's quite natural. This sort of a word of encouragement will boost the poet in self doubt. Your good intentions are much appreciated. Congratulations Frank on your POTD.

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Valsa, Thank you for your comment on A Certain Poet. The poem was intended to support one of us who was having some doubts about being able to sustain the spirit and demands required in this ancient art of wordsmithing. Don’t we all face this every time we are moved to practice this form of messaging, of putting values and written beauty before the eyes and souls of readers. Go on with this challenge. You are one of many poets who want so much to deliver hope, joy, laughter, Faith, yeah? Frank Daub

sara Etgen-Baker

October 3, 2026 at 4:35 AM

a joyful and encouraging poem. congrats on your POTD designation

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Thank you, Sara The joy of this recognition is that poets, such as you, value encouraging one another to practice the art we love, to accept the sacrifices and self-doubts that are constant hills to climb, and to nourish our determination to stay the course. Thank you. Frank Daub

Tania Kitchin

October 3, 2026 at 3:10 AM

Frank, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM

Tania, Thank you for your comment. This has been a joyous experience. I owe the success of this poem to a dear friend. who is a great poet and, as we all do who dare to choose poetry as our messaging, has had some struggles. Frank Daub

Ink Empress

October 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM

Ah, it’s like reading a monologue from a Shakespeare play! This is brilliant and so well written. I especially love: “Now time has blurred your vision. Now doubt has wormed your mind.” Those words are soul-hitting, dear Frank. Don’t we all find ourselves in such situations, where doubt crawls in and we begin to look down on ourselves? I was there yesterday ~ reading back some of my poems. I realized I tend to be redundant. But at least I express what I feel. A pleasure reading you today. Sending you light, always. Congratulations on receiving POTD! 💃🧜‍♀️

Deb M

October 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM

YAY…I am so pleased to see your wonderful poem received POTD Frank…..Congratulations and well deserved! Debx

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 2:29 AM

Deb Thank you!!!

Dorothy Gibbons

October 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM

Beautiful write Frank ✍️ a very well deserved POTD honour a pleasure reading your beautiful ink hugs 🫂 have a blessed weekend

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Dorothy, I am truly honored by your comment!

Alison A Smith

October 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM

A stirring, generously crafted address to the poet as both artist and “MESSENGER.” The alternating rhyme and firm, exhortative rhythm give the poem a resolute forward motion, while its theme—faith in one’s creative calling despite doubt—feels heartfelt and affirming. The central message is particularly personal and encouraging: regardless of fading confidence or blurred vision, the poet should not stop creating. “It is you must see it through!” lands less like a general statement about artists and more like an affectionate, emphatic vote of confidence in one specific writer. Congratulations on POTD your talent is shining through.

Karen Jones

October 3, 2026 at 1:15 AM

Wow a powerful poignant piece! If it’s for contest it should do well Frank. Thanks for sharing this amazing potd!

Frank Daub

October 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM

Thank you, Karen A truly valued comment coming from a young lady who has built such success from hard work, staying the course, and accomplishing so many goals that you set your heart and mind on! Frank Daub

Deb M

October 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Frank a lovely dedication to your “Certain Poet” a dedication of encouragement and positivity when ones confidence creates doubt and uncertainty l can relate to your poem a great deal…..beautifully written Frank….Debx

Deb M

October 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Thankyou Frank …you are very encouraging and very sweet and I appreciate your kind words. I will never stop writing poetry as l enjoy and love it …..my confidence does fluctuate…..l think that is true for many poets though! Debx

Frank Daub

October 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Just for a wee bit of personal data: I am a retired literature teacher of 30 years. Part of my beloved work was in encouraging my poetically talented students to STAY THE COURSE. You, too!!!!

Frank Daub

October 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM

Thank you, Deb There is a Certain Poet who has shared some concern about feeling as if composing poetry may be a fading skill. This is certainly not true! As for you, I commented on your work because it IS talented and so worthy of your continued efforts. Sometimes we struggle with our writing. That is a deeply rooted part of the poetic art. Stay true and determined, yeah? Keep the pen inked and the mind locked on why you took up this difficult art! Frank Daub

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