Why Poetry

When people ask me
Why poetry 
Why not pick a paying profession

Take hold this truth
That I'm laying on you
In which there is a valuable lesson

If you do what you like
You're going to find
Life holds treasure in wonder

Instead of the dough
Taking you out in its tow
And then pulling you under

When you're doing things
Think more the gifts they bring
And not money to be made

When people ask me
Why poetry 
Do I really need to say
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hoffman Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Can see your love of poetry clearly in this wonderful free poetry write Mike!~Che :)
Michael Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 4:53 AM
Words of wisdom...
Gauthier Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Lovely, Mike.
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