David Smith Poet Personification

When Poetry Steps Off the Page

When poetry steps off the page,
It has come of age,
And is ready for life as a sage.

When poetry steps off the page,
It can many voices upstage,
And becomes worthy of repetition on any stage.

When poetry steps off the page,
It can bring forth a new age,
Or open a window to a long-forgotten anchorage.

When poetry steps off the page,
It can help us with the world re-engage,
So we can break out of our cage,

When poetry steps off the page,
It can help us understand our rage,
And present us with a softer image.

When poetry steps of the page,
Dressed all in beige,
It gives its creator rite of passage in any age.

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Phatt Matt September 9, 2019 at 1:58 AM This was a fun read very nicely put ~Matt David Smith September 9, 2019 at 4:15 AM I thank you. I had fun writing it. There are some poems that embeds themselves in the mind and a way out at key times n our lives. Regards David

Panagiota Romios August 13, 2019 at 3:46 AM Marked as a FaV in an instant before commenting, All stanzas are perfect, The last one is a knockout "it gives it's creator the right of passage" What a poet you are,wow Panagiota David Smith August 13, 2019 at 5:42 AM I am overwhelmed by your comments. I guess it takes a poet to know another one. Bless you. David in NZ.

Sunlite Wanter August 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM Very unusual. I liked it! David Smith August 13, 2019 at 12:54 AM Thank you kindly. The soup is the place to try new things. Enjoy the rest of the week David.