David Smith Poet Burlesque

Waiting

I often wondered how Tolstoy found the time,
To write War and Peace,
I am now confident I know how,
In fact I am sure I know how,
He wrote it when for a hospital appointment he did show,
With no cell phone to help the time flow,
So he borrowed ink and feather,,
To put a few words together.

The writing seemed to take forever,
And more words he put together,
Until the whole story was down on paper,
For his secretary to gather together, 
While he was wheeled into theatre.

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Alison A Smith June 29, 2026 at 5:01 AM I have always wondered how he found the timee. Thank you for clearing that up for me. David Smith June 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM i am good at solving mysteries. I am retired ,so have the time. Maybe a TV series?

Anne-Lise Andresen June 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM - He was a playwright and philosopher ... with ink and feather ... :))) ... he wouldn't have known how to use a mobile phone in his time ... a great poem :) - hugs David Smith June 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM Nice to hear from you. I have been without a computer just a cell phone. have a lot of handwritten poems to post. Hope all is well with you. Best Regards David in NZ