Be the Light

Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz70MOS_JX8

Of all the literary
devices, my favorite
one is living.
There's no substitute.

As poets, we pull back the
curtain to our view of life.
You can shape your craft as
you go.
Metaphors will come all
over the page.
Your imagery will become
pencil-sharp and vivid.
Be patient.

If you don't have to
write, it will be easier if
you choose not to.
There are more enjoyable
activities:
Sex
Eating a lobster at dawn
Fishing
Swimming
Playing with your dog
or cat
masturbating
traveling.
Even getting your teeth
pulled can be less frustrating.

But if you must write,
you will.
Try not to vomit when
you are sick to your
stomach.

Paint a picture with
words.
Frame it with phrases.
Shine a light into the
vast darkness of mankind's
soul.
Be the light.

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz70MOS_JX8
Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read from my recently published book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, It's Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump to the Madhouse, and Sleep Always Calls, they are all available on Amazon.
#wwwthomaswcasecom

Reviews

[A.H.]

Be the light and shine through your words. a poet has to write to express thoughts that need an outlet and not forcefully to just be on paper but to communicate those words that make a difference in their lives and others, so you put this through process very well here. enjoyed reading, thanks for writing and sharing, Thomas!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it.

[.]

This poem is incredibly honest and beautifully written in every way. Writing truly brings out every emotion within you in the most unique way, and you've captured this great. I love the way its written of your poems; you can write about any subject. Perfect, again!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much.

[John Sullivan]

While I don't care much for lobster I rather like the light, a bit like a moth.

Cheers Tom, wonderfully written. Glad to see your still doing it.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, John. I appreciate it.

[W. Barrett Munn]

This excellent peek behind the insanity we call poet is wonderfully crafted and a great experience to read.

Winston

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, kind sir.