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“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.”
— Emily Dickinson

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
— Robert Frost

“Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.”
— Percy Bysshe Shelley

“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.”
— G.K. Chesterton

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A Sam Scott poem, for poets
6th June 2025
Written & recorded for Tom Woody contest:
Your Best Audio Poem, Placed 6th
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I'm a poet And I don't know it My rhyme destroys My pen is poised To trickle out Some tale about A butterfly Or sunset sky As sweet as jam With rhythm slam Dunk in your tea My soliloquy I'm a poet Happy to show it So on your bike As I drop the mic You may have guessed If you passed the test As you peruse This lyrical muse That no comp will claim This shot at fame My Shakespearean blooper Hardly 'poetry super' When the quill is dry Or my muse is shy Or the peripatetic Pen pleads "pathetic" I turn in shame When love's words are lame Yet in hopeful reason This may be the season Of drought, no doubt It may be a good shout Though my lack I berate Truth is; seasons rotate To conclude, I am hopeful I can re-shape the doleful Convert all this stressin' I'm a poet. (no messin')

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Ink Empress

Date: 6/27/2025 1:57:00 AM

Love this and this resonates and flows so well dear sam! I love the opening as well as how youv written "When the quill is dry Or my muse is shy Or the peripatetic Pen pleads "pathetic" just brilliant and sometimes my muse is shy when some tend to read from a judgmental eye. You are definitely a poet and one that is authentic and one who writes poems worthy of accolades! This is a fave for me! Sending you light always . I see from comments that this won too! Hmm! Sorry i missed that! Congrats

Sam Scott
Date: 6/27/2025 8:01:00 AM

Hello my Inky pal - thank you for the marvellous encouragement of my simple, tongue-in-cheek poem. You are such a high calibre, well respected poet yourself I take your compliments as high praise indeed. Blessings friend S:) xx

Jeanette Swan

Date: 6/23/2025 4:19:00 AM

I love that you won it, "I'm a poet'"..and the poised pen over the final goal "re-shape the doleful, convert all this stressin". And the quotes!! Chesterton's cheese made me laugh, maybe we need a contest to thwart this assumption? J :)

Sam Scott
Date: 6/23/2025 8:07:00 AM

What a brilliant response thanks :) And yes I agree, although I dabbled with a cheese theme in a moon poem once.. maybe that is too obvious. Blessings to you Jeanette, S:) x

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/20/2025 9:28:00 PM

Love your voice and particularly how you varied the pace, putting breaks in unexpected places. Hope you do a lot of recordings.

Sam Scott
Date: 6/21/2025 11:03:00 AM

Line, you are too kind. And I doff a respectful cap to you as guru of both butterfly and sundown poetry. An impressive legacy for us all to follow! Sending both huge respect and blessings S:) x

Christina Bowring

Date: 6/20/2025 11:21:00 AM

Many congratulations dear Sam … as Tom said … I knew one of yours would place. So thrilled to see your name on the winners list my friend and it was a great competition with wonderful entries. Loved the poem and the quotes. I think many poets will be smiling reading this. You’re both a wonderful poet and narrator … no messing’. Congratulatory hugs xx

Sam Scott
Date: 6/20/2025 11:47:00 AM

Aw Christina x so nice to hear from you on here. Thank you for the prompt towards the competition.. I don't often give them a go but Tommy's comp was so accessible I thought it worth a punt. The other entries are all so inspiring! Thank you for your constant encouragement dear poet - we need you on here! Blessings S:) xx

Crystol Woods

Date: 6/19/2025 8:37:00 AM

So cute and unique! Your reading brings it to life and adds that tongue in cheek quality that brings a smile as you listen. Congratulations! Xo

Sam Scott
Date: 6/20/2025 7:16:00 AM

I do have fun with the quotes!

Sam Scott
Date: 6/20/2025 7:09:00 AM

Heartfelt thank you Crystol, if you smiled that is all I can ask for :)) Bless you for the encouragement S:) x

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/19/2025 8:38:00 AM

Love the last quote BTW!;)

thriveni c mysore

Date: 6/19/2025 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win dear poet. I guess audio was added later, how could I have missed listening to? Amazing voice dear gifted poet. Cheers!!!

Sam Scott
Date: 6/20/2025 7:16:00 AM

Thank you Thriveni, I do try and add audio from the get-go but not every view on PS allows you to view or listen. Your comments are so welcomed. I am grateful _/\_ Blessings S:) x

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 6/19/2025 5:39:00 AM

No messin, for sure - lovely read matching tone of poem. Beautiful smooth voice, both hopeful & doleful. Congrats on placement. I enjoyed the read, Sam.

Sam Scott
Date: 6/20/2025 7:11:00 AM

Ghairo it is so wonderful that you called by, thank you. Look forward to reading your poetry too! Blessings S:) x

Karen Jones

Date: 6/18/2025 4:47:00 PM

Sam I love this whimsical write! Congrats!

Sam Scott
Date: 6/18/2025 7:54:00 PM

Thanks Karen, appreciated. Blessings S:) x

Tom Woody

Date: 6/18/2025 3:52:00 PM

Of course one of yours would place Sam. You're a premier reader. Thanks for participating

Sam Scott
Date: 7/14/2025 11:13:00 PM

Tom.. this is the liquid tea form context! :)) Confusing isn't it? S:)

Sam Scott
Date: 6/18/2025 7:51:00 PM

So thrilled Tom, bless you for such a great comp! S:) x

thriveni c mysore

Date: 6/15/2025 8:55:00 PM

interesting and inspiring write. 'to spin tale about butterfly or sunset sky'/ 'love's words are lame' .... so well written dear poet. Happy writing. Cheers!

Sam Scott
Date: 6/15/2025 10:41:00 PM

Aah Thriveni, I appreciate your appreciation. Blessings in your creativity S:) x

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/14/2025 6:01:00 AM

That last quote is so funny. Perhaps we move the “mouse” to find the cheese..lol! Enjoyed the write! … When the quill is dry Or my muse is shy Or the peripatetic Pen pleads "pathetic"

Sam Scott
Date: 6/14/2025 5:12:00 PM

I agree..a great quote! Thank you dear Kim - it means a lot. Blessings S:) x

Maria Williams

Date: 6/13/2025 4:15:00 AM

Dear Sam, What a poetic ride—witty, self-aware, and delightfully cheeky! I love how you balance playful rhymes with deeper reflections on inspiration and self-doubt. The rhythm flows effortlessly...Hugs

Maria Williams
Date: 6/14/2025 12:56:00 AM

Your narration is wonderful as always...Hugs

Sam Scott
Date: 6/13/2025 11:54:00 PM

Dearest Maria, you are a wonderful, deeply generous, talented friend. Your observations are well received so thank you x Sometimes we have to have fun! Next: a poem about cheese. Blessings S:) xx

Anne Winter

Date: 6/11/2025 6:08:00 AM

Dear Sam, Love this poem! Your playful language and self-deprecation make it endearing. The conclusion, where you affirm your identity as a poet, feels empowering. Charming and lighthearted, it's a great reflection on the creative journey. Best, Anne

Anne Winter
Date: 6/12/2025 3:06:00 AM

I feel so honoured reading this poem, dear Sam, thank you so much for sharing this poem! A tribute indeed.

Sam Scott
Date: 6/11/2025 10:47:00 PM

The first two lines are something I remember Dad saying all the time when he inadvertently matched two words. It was only after he was gone we discovered a suitcase stuffed full of his poetry musings, recitals and letters from some 70 years before. It's a tribute, in one sense he became the unknown poet, though he did indeed know it x

Sam Scott
Date: 6/11/2025 10:44:00 PM

That is lovely. May drought only inspire your depths of creativity.. and thank you for stopping by.. you are right. I felt I needed to redress stepping into the dark side. Blessings S:) x