Tim Smith Poet Free verse

Would You

Scrolling and scrolling 
the scripts slipping in 
seduction of the scene 
seen or unseen 

deflection 
not to mention reflection 
mirrors don't always appear 
to be or not to be 

drastic times call for drastic measures 
an ideal idiom of sorts 
depending on who's cause 
effects the cohorts 

a false dichotomy on decline 
no one gets to run or hide 
even they can't pick a side 
________________ 

I digress as I undress the distress 
and distraugt being taught 
but is any of this right 
why is there always a fight 

I'd rather spread peace 
and love 
not push, not shove 

so in the shadow of hate 
I simply wait 
stripped down and nude 
join me, would you?

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Lekau Mamabolo July 28, 2018 at 4:26 AM Lovely poem, I enjoyed it......Lekau

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 10:56 AM I'd rather spread peace and love not push, not shove. I'll join in the spread the word with you. :) Love your verse Hugs Eve

Kai Michael Neumann July 3, 2018 at 2:08 AM I join the sentiment all the way. I like your poem. The line 'to undress the stress' speaks to me in particular. May I use that concept for a poem? Many wishes, Kai Tim Smith July 3, 2018 at 6:32 AM Have at it Kai. Cheers

Susan Gentry July 2, 2018 at 12:37 AM Congratulations on POTD! A great message here... hate seems to be the 1st reaction anymore, or maybe not. It might be the one shown to us the most. :) Tim Smith July 3, 2018 at 6:29 AM Thank you Susan

White Wolf July 1, 2018 at 5:37 PM Awesome write, Tim! Congrats on POTD, matey Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 5:40 PM Thanks Budgie

Anne-Lise Andresen July 1, 2018 at 3:04 PM - A lovely meaningful poem, Tim - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - Count with me :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 3:24 PM Thank you A-L

Lin Lane July 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM I would indeed and with pleasure but not in the shadow of hate. You've managed to make perfect sense of often misused alliteration. Kudos, Tim!!! Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 1:20 PM Thank you dearest Lin

Ronald A. Williams July 1, 2018 at 1:08 PM A profound question indeed. Yet, there is only one true peace, Jesus Christ the prince of peace. Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thanks Ronald

James Swartz July 1, 2018 at 12:11 PM This is a great to call to join the peace movement! Awesome job Tim! And congrats on POTD! Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 12:13 PM Thank you James my friend. In these times we need peace and togetherness

Charlie Smith July 1, 2018 at 10:57 AM Thanks Tim but I don't look good naked anymore. Congratulations on POTD honors... Lin Lane July 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM You two guys are beginning to worry me. Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM Haha, well I don't see all that well anymore so you'll be fine...thanks Charlie

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 1, 2018 at 9:33 AM Giggles, even without this heat wave, sure thang ;) Congrats on potd! xomo Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 9:36 AM Lol...we are having one as well

Brandy Nicole July 1, 2018 at 8:31 AM Such a wonderful message here Tim. I am still blushing with the light touch of humor that lingers within. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 8:35 AM Thank you Brandy. I do like multiple layers and meaning allowing the reader to take away what they need.

Winged Warrior July 1, 2018 at 7:53 AM Congrats!!! Timmy on your POTD!...I like naked lol...hey! Toga party lol...love & light...^WW^ Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:56 AM Thank you WW...I'll bring the sunscreen

Sylvia Coulstock July 1, 2018 at 7:12 AM This is cleverly written Tim and so beautiful.It echoes my own sentiments. A well deserved POTD. Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:26 AM Thank you Sylvia. I am pleasantly surprised that others agree with my point of view.

Faraz Ajmal July 1, 2018 at 6:59 AM Oops, such a lovely poem this is, especially the message, I would rather spread peace and love, but you have certainly shown a new way to spread it, by getting naked, lol, I really enjoyed reading this poem of yours and it certainly keeps me smiling, many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, good luck and have a nice day Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:25 AM Thank you Faraz. Naked is a metaphor for bearing of insecurities

Jan Allison July 1, 2018 at 3:44 AM You pulled out all the stops with this one Tim... many congrats on a very well deserved POTD. I especially love " I digress as I undress the distress and distraugt being taught but is any of this right why is there always a fight " it has a tongue twister flow to it' and great alliteration throughout the poem , into my faves:-) hugs jan xx Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:23 AM Thanks Jan. I was surprised. You know me and my alliteration lol

Daniel Turner June 30, 2018 at 10:11 PM Tim, your poem reminds me of an old saying, "If everyone was the same, then grandma never would have married grandpa." That is why "there is always a fight" A different opinion should lead to conversation but when it comes to politics it always leads to name calling and finger pointing. i love how you wrote this:) Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:22 AM Exactly my friend. There needs to be more conversation. Thanks DT

Arthur Vaso June 30, 2018 at 9:23 PM I might add I enjoyed the depth and message of the poem, this is also a fav for me! Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:21 AM Thanks again Art

Brandy Nicole June 30, 2018 at 8:20 PM Oh my!!! Such a fun, creative and clever write indeed. I am smiling and blushing all at the same time. :) Brandy Tim Smith July 1, 2018 at 7:21 AM Thanks Brandy :)

Arthur Vaso June 30, 2018 at 4:11 PM Very passionate, and this reminds me even a song I listened to recently! Now I gotta go take a cold shower!!! LOL Tim Smith June 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM Lol

Casarah Nance June 30, 2018 at 3:54 PM an invitation like that an you are going to have a great big party. lol. great flow and vocab to your poetry, keep spreading the love ;) Tim Smith June 30, 2018 at 3:56 PM Thanks Cas...I'll throw some ice in the pool