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You know me not for I am a poet
how would you? I've not accepted myself
others threw different roles at life's roulette
dependence on creation did I quell
my brain teems as did keats, though I defer
judgment of my genius until I pass
to nothingness and my verses transfer
to conceits of society en masse
I surrender to inspiration's call
zealous eyes aflame confirm evidence
of a transcendentally possessed thrall
please! don't mistake ardor for arrogance
ahead overgrown path of artistry
with bladed wit, strike in service to dreams
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Nice one - gotta create - I'll check out some of your other sites.
ReplyDeletesmiles. i like this...poets can be quite orginal, and come back tomorrow and i will give you a different view...
ReplyDelete"I've not accepted myself"...my guess is that applies to most of us. This piece really rang true for me. Vb
ReplyDeleteNice...we need to accept ourselves...sometimes it's easier to accept others!
ReplyDeleteI like what people have already commented, but to me "I surrender to inspiration's call" struck a chord. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the comments! OSPW is a great idea, and I'll be sure to check out your blogs too if I can find them.
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ReplyDelete'I've not accepted myself' - a writer's lament ;) So glad to have found you through twitter and one shot. And thanks also for stopping by my page as well.
ReplyDeleteApologies for the double posts...I hate when I make typos!
yep - we..surrender to inspiration's call... and glad you did...fine poem you brought to the table matt
ReplyDeleteInspiration that brings words to inspire. An interesting and enjoyable read.
ReplyDeleteAnita.
A celebration of the poet's ability to complete their humanity through words
ReplyDeleteI like that a lot. Surrendering to inspriation's call...only a writer can understand that.
ReplyDeletesurrender is only half the battle...seems as though you have a grip on the other half quite well! :)
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