To Readers of Today

Picked up a book of poetry 
the other day 
Read some of the verse in it 
Quite good I thought
   Seems the poems in it were 
written by SEVENTH GRADERS!
Some to the poems 
 were better than 
I see form older, experienced writers!
Talent is talent!
Genius doesn't come along 
   everyday
Yet it does come along!
Read the work of today's youth 
  Alongside that of senior citizens
(damn, I almost am one)
Enlighten yourself 
   Pick up a new book of verse!
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Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 12:37 PM
What a superb encouragement you have given to youngsters and oldsters alike to pick up a book of verse and be amazed! Well done Matthew! Best wishes, Keith (PS I'm an 'oldster' myself!) (PPS Thanks for your kind remarks regarding my poem 'Petal,' I am most grateful)
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM
haha, I liked that remark about you also being almost a senior citizen. hard for me to believe it, but at some movie theaters, I am not getting senior discount, the ones that do it at age 60!!!
Guzzi Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 6:55 PM
great sentiment! light & love
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