To the God of Poetry

To the God of Poetry Reclining now, I beg of thee! But one fervent wish.... That from my pen always flows, My very heart, my blood and my very living soul. Thou art not happy with a shopping list! Nor, when in frustration, I have nothing to say? So I pull any words from the poetry sphere, just to pen a poem quickly. To have others think I am such a seer! There, tragically upon the parchment no part of Panagiota is. Just a counterfeit lie, empty words And my tears. Stir in me, the artistry of Virgil! Stop me now from impressing my  poet-fellows, With the fewest words I can find. and murder the English language, My pen thus a dagger be! My life far too abundant has been blessed, than... To lie like a harlot on any poet's desk to be cheaply read in hastiness. Just to be part of  the reckless poet fold.... Best for me, in shame to hide, Or drown in a forthcoming tide! Please, oh please, God of Poetry, Upon my hand, your loving hand to forever rest. Remind me whom I serve, 'tis you, not men. I am committed to you, and you  alone fully, as doth a lover be. Not to tickle or cheat another of the universe nor the total me! Forever with respect and love Panagiota 5/6/2019 10:30pm PST

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Date: 5/26/2019 3:16:00 PM
This spoke to my soul. I couldn’t have expressed these feelings any better though I do have these feelings. With Love, Monia
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Date: 1/10/2023 9:57:00 PM
MONA This is the comment I missed! I have no idea how. Glad you liked this. The poet below meis a wonderful friend. Keep in touch, Mona. You helped me believe in myself, again..Panagiota
Date: 5/7/2019 6:15:00 AM
We write for so many reasons; release, joy of it, healing therapy, to share, to entertain; because we have something to say, something to teach; any number of reasons. The thing about is, we can.
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Date: 5/7/2019 10:45:00 AM
All valid reasons, ML. You are one of the best, thank you. Panagiota
Date: 5/7/2019 5:10:00 AM
To the God of Poetry. Wow! Wonderful concept. And I am assuming he is also God of everything else, when I read this. Sweet write, my friend. Yes, we are not writing to impress, we are writing because we CANNOT not write.
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Date: 1/10/2023 9:16:00 PM
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Date: 5/7/2019 10:44:00 AM
You summarized it all. Panagiota
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