Poem 1,000

I’ve made it! Where? To poem one thousand--

"Published" for people to read online.

Every time I finish a new one,

I get a feeling that's hard to define--

 

Not because it's a tour de force,

A magnum opus, or masterpiece;

It's just the idea of letting thoughts flow

And then feeling a sense of release.

 

Call it a marriage of thoughts and expression:

That's what writing is tantamount to.

I sometimes wonder: do you find

A poem, or does a poem find you?

 

I still enjoy the challenge of rhyme.

Up to now that's been my choice.

After hundreds of poems, rhythm

And rhyme have helped me to find my voice.

 

I like to merge poems and songs,

So, often I write with a tune in my head.

Some of my critics ask me, "Aren't

Some things better left unsaid?"

 

Oh, no, no! I have to reply.

When life gives you a little nudge,

You let thoughts out, come what may.

But true, the reader will be the judge.

 

Since there's such a wealth of topics,

And time's no issue since I'm retired,

So long as my Muse inspires me,

I'll write until I am labeled "Expired."

 

-by Bob B (5-1-20)