Who Writes Poetry
Who writes poetry? What is the point?
I cannot explain; I am a doer, not a philosopher.
She badgers me. Who reads poetry?
Isn’t that for old people?
I am an old person; but I keep that quiet.
I do not spend sixty dollars on hair dye every ten days for nothing.
Not counting the three dollar spray my husband puts on my part.
To cover up my pure white hair.
Seriously, why would anyone waste their time?
She has a point; I may not have that much time left.
I excuse myself and go home to write.
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2021
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