Sam Scott Poet Rhyme

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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 it's 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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Unknown Poet

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 June 27, 2025 at 1:57 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 June 27, 2025 at 8:01 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 June 23, 2025 at 4:19 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 June 23, 2025 at 8:07 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 June 20, 2025 at 9:28 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 June 21, 2025 at 11:03 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 June 20, 2025 at 11:21 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 June 20, 2025 at 11:47 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 June 19, 2025 at 8:37 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 June 20, 2025 at 7:16 AM I do have fun with the quotes! Sam Scott June 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM Heartfelt thank you Crystol, if you smiled that is all I can ask for :)) Bless you for the encouragement S:) x Crystol Woods June 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM Love the last quote BTW!;)

thriveni c mysore June 19, 2025 at 6:19 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 June 20, 2025 at 7:16 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 June 19, 2025 at 5:39 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 June 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM Ghairo it is so wonderful that you called by, thank you. Look forward to reading your poetry too! Blessings S:) x

Karen Jones June 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM Sam I love this whimsical write! Congrats! Sam Scott June 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM Thanks Karen, appreciated. Blessings S:) x

thriveni c mysore June 15, 2025 at 8:55 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 June 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM Aah Thriveni, I appreciate your appreciation. Blessings in your creativity S:) x

Kim Rodrigues June 14, 2025 at 6:01 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 June 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM I agree..a great quote! Thank you dear Kim - it means a lot. Blessings S:) x

Maria Williams June 13, 2025 at 4:15 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 June 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM Your narration is wonderful as always...Hugs Sam Scott June 13, 2025 at 11:54 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 June 11, 2025 at 6:08 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 June 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM I feel so honoured reading this poem, dear Sam, thank you so much for sharing this poem! A tribute indeed. Sam Scott June 11, 2025 at 10:47 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 June 11, 2025 at 10:44 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