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What's the Use

What’s the use What’s the use in writing if there’s no one left to read Pen our deep affections, the feelings that we bleed Why write about the season out walking in the snow Moonlit glow encounters with love that seems to grow A sunrise early morning with dew upon the ground Twilight shadows dancing, a soft alluring sound A flower in the garden like daffodils in spring Bluebirds in the branches, the wondrous song they sing Of brokenhearted sorrow, a sadness that we feel So many tears we’re crying, we tried hard to conceal No sense in wasting paper or using special ink To have it sit unnoticed at least that’s what I think Why try to be creative when in the end you lose If all that you end up with are just a bunch of views So, what’s the use in writing it’s just a waste of time Like this one posted here tonight another stupid rhyme Good night Soupers

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Date: 5/14/2019 7:42:00 PM
It is the only type of genius that doesn't get the deserved fuss. It is a shame. A poet should have many children, who would at least feel pride. Good poems are like diamonds but are as abundant as glass. I especially recognize the genius, because I toiled like murder to make a few poems, and they're no good.
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Date: 12/1/2018 9:09:00 PM
You know what? I'm going to buck the trend here. Surprise. I agree with you! What IS the use, after all! Why ARE we writing? Do our poems make the world a better place? Or, perhaps, do they just satisfy our craving for adulation and/or to express ourselves? These are questions we should ask ourselves from time to time, as we take stock of our lives, and to what end we are living. It all comes down to this: Why was I created? To what purpose? .. And does poetry help realize it? :) gw
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Date: 12/3/2018 8:26:00 AM
They are all very good questions my friend that I am not sure I have the answers to. Though, they are questions I ask myself constantly. I would like to think that writing does some good, inspires some or even helps someone feel better about themselves, but who knows and who will ever know. Though I am reading a diary and poetry right now of a young Jewish girl who was killed during the holocaust and I can tell you it has affected me deeply.
Date: 11/30/2018 10:10:00 AM
Chris, it appears that you have many fans that enjoy your "stupid rhymes." That's why you MUST keep writing my friend! John
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Date: 11/30/2018 10:43:00 AM
Thanks so much John. I have a lot of comments on this one because the title draws people in I guess, my others aren't received as well.
Date: 11/30/2018 10:10:00 AM
excellent.. I'm so sorry for the sorrow, painful and very unforgiven .. and it is far from stupid because it let your emotions out with force.. Thank you for your kind words and also your loss ... Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/30/2018 10:43:00 AM
Thank you Eve. Not sure what loss you are talking about but I always appreciate the kindness you show me.
Date: 11/30/2018 12:01:00 AM
One arm punch for the ending! The rest was solid Chris-beauty, enchanting and beautifully written. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 11/30/2018 8:00:00 AM
Thank you so very much CayCay
Date: 11/29/2018 7:17:00 PM
I can relate to your feeling here...but believe me ...there s a use to your beautiful poetry...It touches the heart and the soul...Maybe a bunch will get to read this...but whoever they are Im sure they re very lucky.You make my Winter days shine Chris...Never stop writing.
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Date: 11/30/2018 8:00:00 AM
Thank you so very much Charmaine, I always look forward to your wonderful comments but you know me and when it seems like others don't care then neither do I. I just want to make people smile
Date: 11/29/2018 6:20:00 PM
Chris, great write first of all, and you will never be not read, cause you are a talent, and well, I think I can speak for most poets, we write for ourselves first, it is a release of emotions and feelings, like writing in a diary but we do it openly, it is a gift to be able to do this so just keep on writing ~
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Date: 11/30/2018 7:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Dear Heart. I appreciate your kind thoughts always. I personally do not write for myself but for others in hopes of bringing them a smile and when I feel I have not accomplished this I get discouraged.
Date: 11/29/2018 4:30:00 PM
Your rhymes are far from stupid. I think they are brilliant and worthy for many many comments Chris. I loved it.
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Date: 11/29/2018 4:40:00 PM
Thank you Pixie Dust for your nice comment. It made me smile
Date: 11/29/2018 4:20:00 PM
Oh just how i feel some times, Chris. but unable to put it down as a poem..this is one amazing read..love it...
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Date: 11/29/2018 4:40:00 PM
Thanks so much Harry. I feel this way often but usually hold my tongue, I guess I didn't hold on tight enough this time. :) Thanks so much for your kind comment
Date: 11/29/2018 1:33:00 PM
We write, so we live (lol). Why write out of spite? Writing is healing, not only ourselves but others too. I enjoyed this.
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Date: 11/29/2018 4:39:00 PM
Thank you Wendy. I don't really write to heal myself, I write to make others happy because that makes me happy. I just sometimes don't think I do a good enough job of it. :) I am happy though that you liked this one.
Date: 11/29/2018 12:52:00 PM
Hi Chris, I'm pretty new on poetry soup, and busy making friends, I will always look out for your poems, and try to make amends, I love this poem, and true you are in what you say, That besides your great following of views, I hope that from today, comments come pouring in, For all your poems are certainly a win! Kind regards, Jennifer
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Date: 11/29/2018 12:57:00 PM
Thanks so very much for your kind words Jennifer. It is very nice to meet you. I don't think the comments will come but I guess we can hope and as for the views, I don't even get that, I have no idea why there are so many views but...a bunch of views and no comments usually means a lot of people don't like your work. At least that is how I see it. But I do appreciate your visit and your comment so much and I am happy you enjoyed this one.
Date: 11/29/2018 11:24:00 AM
Chris, do poets really have a choice? You are very talented and will always be read. Warm wishes Warren
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Chris Green
Date: 11/29/2018 11:46:00 AM
Thanks Warren. I appreciate your kindness.
Date: 11/29/2018 10:45:00 AM
When beautiful poems like this is written always someone will be there to read and even if no-one is left then our Lord will create one for to admire His creation dear, Chris!
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Date: 11/29/2018 10:58:00 AM
Thanks my friend.
Date: 11/29/2018 8:58:00 AM
Here is a million comments to make up for all the missing ones. However, there is always a purpose for writing besides the comments :) Have a nice day!
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Date: 11/29/2018 9:03:00 AM
Thank you Heidi. I appreciate you always leaving such kind thoughts for me.
Date: 11/29/2018 7:44:00 AM
Poets plant seeds that winter deep, coming alive when we are asleep Comes the dawn, we, write and write, inspired by that seed planted in the night We all hit a wall sometimes, but you are good and need to keep those fingers on the keyboard!
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Date: 11/29/2018 8:23:00 AM
Thank you Sherry. Maybe I'll wait until spring to plant those seeds again, these don't seem to be growing.
Date: 11/29/2018 12:08:00 AM
What's the use? Don't be obtuse! What's the point? To entertain this joint! Why write about the season? To make rhymes is the reason! You're so creative. It makes me downright meditative! lol :) Carole :D
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Date: 11/29/2018 7:24:00 AM
Thank you Carol for the poetic comment.
Date: 11/28/2018 6:35:00 PM
I wish folk were more active on the site and then you wouldn't need to ask what's the point of writing:-( I write for one reason, its good for me to unleash my poop on an almost daily basis lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Chris Green
Date: 11/29/2018 7:21:00 AM
Thank you Jan

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