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The Poet

The poet writes at night

to expose with eloquence, distress

In this frenzy of mad delight

is discovered this poor fool's mess

 

This is no mark of glory

nor does it beckon any fame

For, 'tis naught but a story

or pride wrapped up in shame

 

The poet writes at dawn

in the midst of early morning hues

The sunlight's rays do shine upon

this page, and eyes of few

 

Who reads these words,

who dares to gaze?

What quest begets such query?

 

What virtue is seen,

behind the haze

Of the poet's impassioned fury?

 

The poet writes,

the world listens

 

Ideas and plights,

in ink do glisten

 

Anew, the day wakes up the world

but there is no blank slate

For, we find new problems scribbled

to solve them, this is fate

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Written by
paul-williams
American
Published
Jun 20, 2011
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