These Words

THESE WORDS

 

I would never be contented

If these words were bound in leather

And only ever exercised

By potential debutantes

Both before and after saunas

In great halls of etiquette somewhere

 

Likewise

 

I could never be contented

If these words were never spoken

But only ever utilised

To prop open boudoir doors

Or to legitimise the w****s

Beneath an ancient quilt somewhere

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A revisit after two years. You know I am enjoying the revisiting of your earlier work as much as your new posts. Second reads can reveal more. Since responding to this poem last time, you have progressed so very far with your poetry. You have no fear of not being read. You have a clutch of publications to your name and an avid fan club. Can it get any better? Of course it can. You aren't keeping a door open in my house with a pile of other books, no......you are read and often.

Chris

[Neville]

...... I shall always be grateful for your encouragement, your generosity, your insight and your unconditional friendship ma'am ..

... yes, of course it can get better & I have no doubt it will................................ Neville

[Chris Shaw]

You have it.....

There is always room for improvement in every single thing we do.read moreYou have it.....

There is always room for improvement in every single thing we do.

Good mane to you and thank you for the above.

Chris

[TeeMarie91]

another amazing poem! Great great job! You are a very gifted writer!!

[Neville]

... you are seriously kind my friend and I seriously thank you :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the need of these words. Had the feel of the ancient writers who wrote the haunting poetry that you can never forget. Thank you Neville for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

that'll do nicely Coyote ... many thanks friend.. he say's smiling

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Words need to be read. They need to be accessible. That's the good thing about the Internet Neville. I know that posting my words on line means that they reach out. I have words in books too, but I doubt they get read as much. Your poem speaks to me. Your fine lines are both accessible and being read.

Chris

[Neville]

Good Morning and thank you our Chris.. I think this was one of the very first poems that I ever tried to write.... N x

[Chris Shaw]

Well it set you off on a long pathway of writing, which has given much pleasure to many. Good morning chuck x

[Neville]

thank you our Chris, what a lovely thing to say.. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Nine pieces posted are these recent or historical?
Another well penned piece which has that challenging vitriolic feel to it.

[Neville]

Most are very recent, the second verse of this one being very much the exception. Thanks gain for looking .. N