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Flesh and Blood Poets
I'm weary of giving attention to the probability that AI generated poems have inundated the site. I'm reposting something I wrote 7 years ago when I felt legitimate poets were not receiving the attention their poetry deserved. Please, take a moment to acknowledge those who use their heads and hearts to create in their own voices instead of posting the work of a machine that has no emotions. Perhaps now would be a good time to show our appreciation to flesh and blood poets by leaving a comment on poems we enjoyed.
Writing talent is not judged by gender
although the sexes may often disagree
but we should never be an offender
when reading offered lines of poetry
Lines written by the hand of a gifted poet
make us contemplate their words in awe
so, leave a comment, letting them know it
overlook what you might think is a flaw
How many smiles will you offer today
for the clever writings posted by a friend
by offering a rose or a sweet word bouquet
your kind thoughts will be a hand you extend
A concession of time for reading pleasure
a glimpse within a poet's heart and soul
To those who read, please leave a measure
letting them know, "I read you and extol"
originally posted in 2017
Copyright ©
Lin Lane
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