Well Said My Poetically Challenged Friend

Well said, my poetically challenged friend... 

Your insight is deep and telling of your sage, 
Even if I can not understand your poetic wage, 

Tell us more of your triumphs and travels, 
And don't leave out the blotter and gavels, 

For it is your frailty which entices, 
The calling of the soul, 
And unlocking of the mind... 

For when we read of your glorious battle, 
And become the fodder of which you prattle, 

Remember that these are the days, 
We relished the great dreams you gave, 

Soon you will be left to your own devices, 
Karma so apropos, 
Balancing over time... 

Then with great pride I will be able to say, 
That I once met a poet untamed,

A free verse poet like you who has belched, 
With nonconforming musings, true and heartfelt, 

Oh what great cost the poets price is, 
Always watching yet always alone, 
All to capture truth sublime, 

Again well said, my poetically challenged friend!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 25, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Congrats Michael on your narrative being featured. Vince
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July 24, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Love your muse which applies to all poets from time to time . Congratulations on being featured. Sara
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July 21, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved poetry to be displayed. Ernilando
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July 20, 2009 at 2:26 PM
congratulation on being featured. check out some of my poems
Christian Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
congratulations on your poem being featured, God bless you from diane
Adeite Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM
this is a wonderful write, thought provoking... you are such an intelligent poet. please keep writing friend and congrats on your awesome piece bieng featured this week.
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July 20, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Micheal,..great write my friend,..Congratulations on its feature this week ! james
Christian Avatar
July 20, 2009 at 12:29 AM
congratulations on your poem being featured God bless you.
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July 19, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Interesting reflection for the reader to ponder. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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July 19, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Congratulations on your feature this week>>James
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July 19, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Michael, congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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