A Poem

A Poem

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A poem need not be

superficial

or complicated.

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It need not be long

with complex verse

derived from websters.

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And if you should bring one

to life, let it speak

with honesty.

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Let it sit with a reader

like a old friend who promises

he'll stop by again soon.

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A poem only wants to be 

understood and felt. 

Just like we do. 

Reviews

[Buddhistboy73]

Nicely expressed....:)

Poetry is a simple, yet deep form of expression in my humble opinion...

This pretty much sums up the idea and process behind it...

Thanks for sharing....

BB73

[Relic]

Much appreciated Budd. Thank you. :)

[Relic]

After trying to comment on one of your poems I found the site logged me out again. This has been happening a lot lately. I'll try again soon. Budd.

[Amy R]

There's beauty in the way you wrote this piece, it HOLDS TRUTH.
This is how poetry should always be, and I appreciate you sharing it with us,.
~Amy

[Relic]

Thank you, my friend. Much appreciated. :)

[Amy R]

You're welcome. 😊

[Vol]

Relic,
You know, everyone thinks poetry is difficult. I blame high school English teachers who make students write long analyses and then mark their papers as wrong... I told my kids I taught literature because I hate being wrong. With math, no matter how good you feel, how bright the sun is shining, or how much money you have in the bank, in your great excitement, you might declare that"TODAY, TWO PLUS TWO IS... FIVE!!! Nope, you're wrong... every time! With a good poem, you will find profound beauty when the sun shines and something entirely different and depressing in a thunderstorm... and you will be right both times! Poetry speaks new truths every time you read it.
Vol

[Relic]

Well said, Vol. Thanks for the review. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tim, you make it sound so easy lol. This is so satisfying to read and your final stanza says it all. Happy new year to you. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

Thanks Chris. Same here. :)

[BuzzyB]

Many times, I try long long words and verses and end up sounding contrived. Its best when a poem comes straight from the heart. Like this one. I loved it.

[Relic]

Much appreciated BizBee. Thanks.

[Thomas W Case]

This is a lovely reminder of why we write — clarity, honesty, and connection. The ending especially feels true and welcoming.

[Relic]

Thanks very much, Thomas. :)