When Poets Bleed

When poets bleed they fill their quills
And write their words in red
The letters scream each time they're made
In the hope of being read

The page becomes a sounding board
A mirror to the soul
A reflection meant to bring them peace
To comfort or console

They choose their words so carefully
Not wasting a drop of blood
Writing words that lift them up
As tears begin to flood

They'll write with true conviction
Each time they start to weep
They write sometimes to clear their minds
Before they get to sleep

When poets bleed a word is born
Trying to appease their need
Shining a light to the whole wide world
And all who want to read
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Situation Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 6:49 PM
i don't know where the time went that i could have given to you. the more i read your stuff i knew that it is you that i share the same tallent the same words and maybe the same muse. keep it up larry, i don't have to tell you your talented you know like i know that we got something. and it's rarely used.
Taylor Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Awesome, Larry. Really enjoyed. You never cease to amaze me, my friend. Great job. All the best to you and yours. Be well. Ralph
Coster Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM
I truly enjoyed reading this and as a fellow poet the words sure ring true to a point. Great write. Melody
Culverhouse Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM
well written and I feel your pain....and joy.
Thompson Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 2:09 PM
this is so true and so amazing. I absolutely love it! i have to favorite it :) thank you for sharing. Taylor
Bauer Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM
wow! this is wonderful! i love it! bravo!!!
Cooke Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Exceptional write. Every line counts, now thats poetry.
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