paying to be published
is *******
is egocentric
is foolhardy
I think anyone taking that road
needs to rethink the meanings
of art and expression
writers for money
are ******…..
but it is easy for me to feel this way
I am barely published
and hardly known…
maybe I should drink more milk –
would I ***** it up if given the chance…
sure, I want to be recognized
I am a poet,
maybe even solid
and since Maya died,
there is a slight void
but nothing on this lovely rock
would create in me the need to pay
to see my name in print…
well, more than the ole sweat and tears –