Alison A Smith nee Howarth Poet Rhyme

Why Does A Poet Write?

“The only thing that can save the world is the reclaiming of the awareness of the world. That’s what poetry does.” — Allen Ginsberg”


What drives them to put pen to paper?
To be famous is that their caper?

The world to change?
Tell a story so strange?

Is it a more personal flaw?
Drawn the short straw?

Life made them feel dismay?
They have to live this way....

Prone to despair
Pull out their hair?

Caught in a landslide
Can't escape the ride...

They can analyse
Maybe even surprise

Put words to their feelings
They may even do healings

A pen you did choose
Your ideas more than clues

Why does a poet write
Because they can..... alright

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James Peranteau September 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM aight girlie ') Alison A Smith nee Howarth September 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM Because you can .... alright

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM Hi Alison, I truly loved your poem. I often have this question - why do I write, and why do I write poetry? Thanks for a beautiful answer, and especially the last line delivers the final verdict. The quote is great! Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM Thank you for your visit .... yes we write for many reasons but in the end its because we can.❤️

Howard Kerr July 28, 2026 at 3:44 AM A stunning write which doesn’nt stray at any point from its theme. I love the dry humour on the llast line. Howard Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 28, 2026 at 4:13 AM Thank you Howard

Paige Hind July 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM I commented before, but this ending is great, I will say again :) Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM Thank you for returning.

Curtis Johnson June 29, 2026 at 5:59 AM You raise great questions and offer ryhme and reason for what and who we are. Thanks, Alison Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 29, 2026 at 6:47 AM Thank you for your comment Curtis

Owen Cullimore June 18, 2026 at 3:27 AM A first class write so meaningful liked it a lot. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM Thank you so much Owen

John Zielezinski June 18, 2026 at 1:36 AM I really enjoy the rhymes and rhythm — they work very well here. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM Thank you John

Paige Hind June 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM wow :) Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 11, 2026 at 11:46 PM Thank you ...

Moon Harp June 8, 2026 at 8:50 PM These are wonderfully penned rhymed couplets. Your rhyme choices are really good, and a little outside the box. And I love how you surmise with questions to make the reader question, instead of stating something obvious. That's the talent of writing poetry. Well done. Moon Harp Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 8, 2026 at 9:38 PM Thank you

David Crandall June 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM Lots of reasons to write poetry. It's nice to dump out what's in my head. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM For sure thank you

Frederic Parker June 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM Seems your questions you have already answered with your poem, dear poet Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM Thank you - the power of poetry - we can let it all out.