Harry Horsman Poet Narrative

Why Poetry

My appetite is kindled
when oppression commands
the world,
to reach deep down
inside of me
to find a common verb.
Broken men
that have no
answers,
victims to them
that do,
all types of manipulation
for them
without a clue!

© Harry J Horsman  1992

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Poet Destroyer A December 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM Awe... yes... poetry... i can write and handle the verses in which ever way i like,... I can also form any image and emotion with the best mad mind manipulation. awesome poem, of fallen in to the hands of a victim....pd

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2012 at 9:52 PM yes, this is one of the themes that runs most often though so many of your poems, Harry. I love the humanity in you! well, I was hoping to be off here by 10 p.m but I just don't think it is possible.... hmmmm Goodnight!!

Rauwolfia Ra July 28, 2010 at 6:18 AM for free verse this is excellent, 10/10

Wilma Neels July 25, 2010 at 7:43 AM Thought provoking and profound, enjoy your Sunday Harry, bb Wilma

Dr.Ram Mehta July 23, 2010 at 4:00 AM A nice thought provoking write on poetry, harry

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM Another glorious write on poetry Harry.. enjoyed your creativity with this fine piece.. thankxxx for sharing.. with luv..