WRITERS AND POETS

A Poem by Relic

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Writers and poets, come, pick up your pens,

explore any phrase that you find.

Share with us stories that we've never read,

expressed through each word in your mind.

Try to create original poems,

in meter or verse that is free.

Whether it's humor or simply absurd,

will not make a difference to me.

Memorize sentences, work to the bone,

decline any slumber or nap.

Then, when you're through,

I'll express praise to you,

If not, then it's probably crap.

© 2025 Relic

Author's Note

Note to self: I changed the first line in the second stanza because of the plagiarism that has reared its ugly head the last few days. (1/23/15)

Thank you to Richard for helping me with the meter.

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Kasey Miriam

This poem packs a punch along with a sense of humor. I enjoyed the read. It is phrased well but the first two lines of the first stanza does not seem to flow very well.

Posted 10 Years Ago

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10 Years Ago

Perhaps the second line could be : to take any phrase to the grind.

10 Years Ago

Hmm? I'll have to mull that over a while. Thanks.

10 Years Ago

Absolutely! The poem is great; that second line just needs something.

Baby Ricochet

Now This is funny. Good one relic

Posted 10 Years Ago

10 Years Ago

Thanks Ric.

Gee

Lol,"if not, it's probably crap"and that's the truth.Now, on the subject of reviewing, it seems apparent that so many on here review only to get reviews and to do this they lie through their teeth about what they have read.What is the point because the ego being massaged is never going to improve what is produced.And with that, I'm done.

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10 Years Ago

Ha, good review Gee. I like the dog.

10 Years Ago

That's Jake my bestie,9year old cocker spaniel.(bought for my daughter but I snaffled his affections.. read more

10 Years Ago

haha, he looks at you occassionaly and says to himself..."you think I don't know what you're doing b.. read more

Cryingkate

wow! powerful but not powerful enough.
Love conquers all things, even this

Posted 11 Years Ago

Tate Morgan

your best work I think very nice

Posted 11 Years Ago

11 Years Ago

Thanks for saying that Tate.

11 Years Ago

You are welcome

Ed Hart

a poet's poem can be around long after he finds it well done or interesting

Posted 12 Years Ago

12 Years Ago

Provided he doesn't doubt its value and delete it. Thanks Ed.

Robbie~xoxo~

Yep, still holds true today...the last line is priceless....but overall so very true! That is what we do!
Always entertaining..great write my friend!

Posted 12 Years Ago

12 Years Ago

Thank you very much Robbie.

12 Years Ago

My pleasure, Sweetums! ;D

Sami Khalil

A splendid read and write...Thank you for sharing...:)

Posted 12 Years Ago

12 Years Ago

Thanks for the review.

12 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)

Pax

true words my friend ...
the last line is epic.... :D
writer are writers...
poets are poets...
no matter what, there is always a writer within us...
write all the way :D

Posted 12 Years Ago

12 Years Ago

Thank you Pax.

Firestone Feinberg

hahaha what a lovely poem with a great surprise ending. easy to understand! thanks! david

Posted 12 Years Ago

12 Years Ago

Thank you David.

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Added on October 8, 2012
Last Updated on December 24, 2025

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Relic

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I've been an amateur scribbler since 2009. You can also find me on Stars Rite under my real name Tim. Many of those poems are from this account. more..