John Watt Poet Free verse

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Write Me

Put down your remote
     pick up your pen
     write me

Make me current
     as I could only be written 
     in this very moment
     (but make me timeless)

Assign words to
     smells, sounds, tastes, sights
     that only you sense
     (but make me universal)

Recall every poet 
     (but be yourself)

Recollect every writing rule 
     (so you will know when and how to break them)

Make me enigmatic enough
    that I can’t be comprehended on the first pass
    (but intriguing enough to want seconds)

       Season me with swagger 
         to inspire the timid
       Saturate me with hope 
         to comfort the downhearted
       Imbue me with faith
          to inspire the seeking
       Permeate me with love
         to bless the lonely

Don't sweat it if others do it better than you
    (they don't know your heart)

Put down your laptop
     your briefcase
     your phone
     pick up your pen
     and write me 

     (I am your story)

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Michelle Faulkner March 14, 2022 at 2:54 PM Glad to see this as one of the featured poems this week, John, it was a pleasure to discover this, again~ John Watt March 15, 2022 at 2:18 PM Honored to receive a second read and comment, Michelle.

Panagiota Romios March 14, 2022 at 1:32 PM Excellent, John, pamgie John Watt March 15, 2022 at 1:48 PM Thank you, Pangie, much appreciated. I hope all is going well with you and your recovery. Happy to hear we are going to have a full baseball season this year.

Swetha Vangaveti March 14, 2022 at 10:41 AM Wow!!! This is wow!! John Watt March 14, 2022 at 11:19 AM Thank you Swetha, what a lovely and encouraging comment!

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2021 at 2:28 PM The written word lives on for centuries, long after one has passed into the next realm. Shakespeare comes to mind. To ancestors of the poet, their words are more beloved than any other master poet. You have captured that innate desire within that drives a poet to write. “I am your story” is the perfect ending to this outstanding poem. Bravo my friend and belated congrats. Thank you for sending me this link John. I enjoyed this immensely. Blessings xxoo John Watt March 14, 2022 at 11:18 AM Thank you, dear friend. You always know the right thing to say to maximize encouragement! Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2020 at 1:43 PM Looks like you were smart and used at least three of my faves on your list, John. I love your choices on the list so far. John Watt June 8, 2020 at 9:03 PM You're killing me with kindness!

Michelle Faulkner May 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM This is an inspiring tutorial for those of us pursuing the elusive unicorn called poetry - just marvelous! John Watt May 14, 2020 at 1:23 PM "the elusive unicorn called poetry", so perfect! I love the supportive aspect of Poetry Soup to encourage one another chase that unicorn. Thank you for your support, Michelle!

Juliet Ligon March 17, 2020 at 9:19 PM Gives the reader inspiration to write. Congrats on your #1! John Watt March 17, 2020 at 9:58 PM That was my hope, Juliet. Thanks for the congrats ~ John

Sam Kauffman March 17, 2020 at 3:43 PM CONGRATULATIONS!!! John, this is wonderful. Beautifully crafted with rich poetic language. I guess I"ll go for that walk now instead of taking a nap! John Watt March 17, 2020 at 4:56 PM If this write encourages even one poet to tell one story of their life, it will have been worth it. Thank you for leaving behind the aroma of your kindness, Sam.

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2020 at 4:28 PM yes, I had seen this one. I see the other two are right under this one. let me check and be sure I saw both of them already.

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2020 at 7:49 PM wow, thanks for telling me about this one. Truly one of your best. another FAVE John Watt January 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM Glad you liked this one. I had hoped it would have some appeal to my writer friends. Thank you for the rave and the fave! ~ J

Brandy Nicole December 26, 2019 at 1:44 PM "Write me, I am your story" Oh my, such a wonderful thought. For so many reasons. "be yourself" Yes, I completely agree. You have created a Masterpiece!! Well done!! ~ Brandy John Watt December 26, 2019 at 3:47 PM Brandy, thank you for reading and for your kind words.

Silent One December 26, 2019 at 6:02 AM that is poetry... brilliant.. John Watt December 26, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you, Silent. You have been a consistent encourager to me and many others to write, and you have demonstrated by example what this poem is about. Many thanks for your generous spirit.