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Graphic image by Mark Toney using Canva Pro

We Are Poets!

When our muse ignites
verse that excites
then you have us
dead to rights—

We are poets!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Harp Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Mark, this is a very clever poem with graphics and all.
Toney Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thank you, Moon Harp. I appreciate your “clever” for my endeavor. Good to know that we’re poets forever!
Hawksley Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 5:56 AM
The poem's brevity is one of its strengths. It doesn't overstay its welcome, but rather delivers its message with concise and impactful language. The simple rhyme scheme and consistent rhythm contribute to the poem's overall sense of energy and momentum. It’s a short, sharp burst of poetic self-affirmation, and it achieves its aim effectively. It's a fun and spirited piece.
Toney Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 8:06 PM
You’ve made my day, Joel, with your thoughtful review. Your kind encouragement is much appreciated!
Brul Avatar
December 30, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Wonderful verse. Yes, we are poets forever! Have a prosperous New Year ahead. ^_^ JCB
Toney Avatar
December 30, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thank you for brightening my day, JCB. ^_^
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 2:40 PM
I never dreamed I would ever write poetry Mark as I hated it at school i found it dull and boring, look at me now - 2 books to my name and still enjoying my time on soup - how my hubbies cancer has changed my life forever! hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 4:04 PM
its a good job they changed it Mark as mine was due to expire after about 20 years and i began to panic lol:-) hugs jan xx
Toney Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Thanks for your heartfelt comment, Jan. Wouldn’t it be great if we could write poetry forever? I don’t know if you knew it or not, but under our “Member Home, Premium Member Links, for Lifetime Members it states “Your Premium Membership Expires: Friday, December 31, 9999.” I wonder what we’ll be doing then? ;-)
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