Larry Belt Poet Rhyme

Unread Words

Is a poet still a poet 
if his work should go unread?
Or is he just a dreamer 
with words inside his head?

Does a poet keep on writing
though no one knows his name?
Or spill his soul 'til his fingers bleed, 
searching for his fame?

Does he dream of Poe as he writes his verse 
in poetic harmony?
Or Count the Ways like Browning did 
in sonnet forty-three?

Does he Take the Road Not Taken 
like the late great Robert Frost?
Or take the road the others take
to find out that he's lost?

A poet is a poet 
if his work should go unread
His words will stand the test of time,
in something that he said

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Ralph Taylor March 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM Food for thought, Larry. Point to ponder. Excellent. Great questions. Ralph

Dean Neighbors March 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM Enjoyed this one. Have had the same thoughts (but can't articulate them the way you have here).

Barbara Gorelick March 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM I think we all hope we can write just one thing that will stand the test of time..Great write. BG

Steven Henderson March 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM I have often pondered similar thoughts myself Larry. Enjoyed reading this morning. Thank you for sharing. Steve