What I Am

Becoming a poet is not a miracle
It takes a mind that thinks analytical
An artist uses words as material
Thinking satirical as well as political
Theological as well as philosophical
Touching the lyrical
Reach for the pinnacal
And make people dream
Don't call me cynical
Just because I'm a poet
My words are empyracal
And I let people know it
With hypotheticals
I allow men to dream
It's inconcievable
What a little hope brings
With raw talent
And some help from my muse
I seize a radical
Cure for abuse
Take a sabbatical
And put a pen to good use
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jones Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Fav this too! Love your raw frank honesty!
Chircop Avatar
January 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM
This describes the poet in you so well dear friend.Tnks for reafing my last post.Yep when the time comes you join your april.For now God needs you here..t.c
Babcock Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM
A gem of a poem that you have penned. love phyl
Yamin Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM
An amazing poem -an admirable work a tribute to poets. You may like to edit the misprint of a couple of words. Thanks for your outstanding comments on my poem Rain, TS. You have made my day. Happy New Year! No tears please. -Mohammad
Kendrick Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 6:35 AM
Great work explaining about the poet..Enjoyed reading your work this morning..I am glad that I chose this one..I like the second line very much..My husband gets upset with me because of my analytical thinking..Thanks so much for stopping by..Sara
Kearley Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Nice!.....What more can I say? Loved it. Ya brought me a smile.. :o)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Well crafted and brilliantly expressed. See my response to your comment. Happy 21st of December. Rick
Sanderson Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Wowwwww loved every raw line of this write, Situation from top to bottom xoxo<3 Carma
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