What Makes-

What makes a poem great?
The expressive text, the subtle rhyme?
What makes a poem great?
The heart, soul, effort and time.

What gives a poem meaning?
An illustrious poet, a rhythmic chime?
What gives a poem meaning?
The heart, soul, effort and time.

What makes a person great?
A spouse, a house, a youth in their prime?
What makes a person great?
The heart, soul, effort and time.

What gives a person meaning?
Money, fame, going up the corporate climb?
What gives a person meaning?
The heart, soul, effort and time.
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July 5, 2017 at 12:13 PM
So very true. A poet and a sage. Well said Andrew! - Dean
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