Writing In the Now



Stop present time now!
Let us go no further.
Let's enjoy the now, somehow.
Muses and we, sisters and brothers.

Batten down the hatches on reality.
Only stars dance, we staunchly state.
Reality has no maternity,
We slammed it dead at the front gate.

Of only insignificance, can we pen?
Strange murmurings of only moons
and stars.
Reality to die slowly in a dark house 
of busy pens?
Of that, dare not your soul ever move 
nor start.

This world of writing, utterly unreal.
Where imagery is some despotic 
king?P
And long words you must look up
to somehow beauty reveal?
To then bow low and kiss a poet's 
ring?


        September 13, 2020
            8:30 pm PST

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Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 6:04 AM
You tell it like it is thats what folk like about you, no flowery stuff that leaves you scratching your head. Some don't like it, tough, Tom
Romios Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 7:32 AM
There are many kinds of writers here. Those who don't like my poets do not read me. Cool with me, Tom. Missed you Pangie xx
Lindley Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 3:15 AM
You my dear friend are a gem. You write directly from a true poet's heart! And that is a rare thing for online poetry in this modern world. Do no stop, do not ever bow to those that think poetry is to be written as a competition for instant popularity. Write with message and content as the most important factors. I try to do that with my every poem.. A fav... God bless..
Romios Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 10:18 AM
Robert, thank you for that handsome comment and moving too. There is a great push here to be popular Via contests. But my Poetry is not written to win as you so aptly said. It exists of and on its own. Loved or despised, does it matter? No! I love and cherish my friends here. You, and they, are the true trophies of my heart. Nobody has first place.all honored equally. You are a forever flame of inspiritation to be true to myself and no selling out. Thank you for FAVINg this and for being genuine...Panagiota xxx
Wolf Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Love that last line, Panagiota! It has a certain 'ring' to it. I keep scratching my bottom, I mean my hear to figure out what that might be. lol. Write on, Gershon
Romios Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 10:06 AM
LOL...ring to it!....I am not even sure what the last line means. Hope all goes well with you.. Shalom~ Panagiota xx
Bangalee Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 11:11 PM
Let's enjoy the now, somehow.... present time is the precious treasure to enjoy in life; so why late or wait for the future- let's start now, somehow.....yeah really thought-provoking poem penned
Romios Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 11:03 AM
Mahtab...exactly. We cannot live in the past or future. Both closed to us...nOW is all we can have. Glad you got the point. Hugs, Pangiex
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