What Poets Do

We write of hate
We write of love
And other things 
We know something of

At different angles
Add our lines
Take a spin
With what we find

Fact or fiction
Lies or truth
Being poets
It's what we do

We write of needs 
We try and fill
Tug at hearts
Strengthen wills

From natures plight
To the call of man
We hold it all
Inside our pen

As the sage speaks
The pen moves
We say it all
It's what poets do

We write of days 
Given away
A solace with
Something to say

Glimmer of hope
Much needed laugh
Rhyme for the reason
For feeling sad

A little off beat 
Yet still in tune
Filling a need
It's what poets do
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Tyrrell Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 7:48 AM
i think this is on of your best poems, it's so thoughtful x
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 8:33 AM
This is wonderful Mike! Love it :) fave! xomo!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 7:49 AM
And you’re so good at it!
Hoffman Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 7:48 AM
Two thumbs up!~Che :)
Sands Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 7:24 AM
So true Mike! Well done :)
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