THE POET. (fOR OL'E)

THE POET. (fOR OL'E)

A Poem by Terry Collett
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A POEM ON A POET

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He was not one
For the big words
Or the grand gestures
Preferring instead

To keep it plain and simple
And connect with the mind and heart
Of the ordinary person
In the home or street.

He was not one
For the compound lie
Or double-dealing
Or pretend to have feeling

When the touch was cold
He would much rather
Open up the box
Of truth and fact

And lay it out
With the wordsmith’s tool
Upon the page
Of black and white

And with the final dot
End his fine write.

© 2014 Terry Collett


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Sounds like maybe another Collett is a poet...hoping , Terry, you may share something of Ole's if he shared...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Terry Collett

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Penlady.
Penlady

11 Years Ago

Your newest poem, "Where Are You?" Is a reflective consideration and a wonderful write!
Terry Collett

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Penlady.

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Added on February 18, 2014
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Terry Collett
Terry Collett

United Kingdom



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Terry Collett has been writing since 1971 and published on and off since 1972. He has written poems, plays, and short stories. He is married with eight children and eight grandchildren. on January 27t.. more..