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A Poet's Shame

I set out to write this poem and I had a simple plan.
I'd avoid all things prosaic and I'd do the best I can
To optimize the content and the grammar and the rhyme
And of course I'd tell a story that would echo for all time

I thought about the subject and the role the hero played
But when I penned the verses then I saw the hero fade
I read my lines and wondered if all poets had the same
Misunderstanding with the words and felt a poet's shame

I struggled with my concept and the form the poem took
Yet I doubt that you will ever see this poem in a book
For only I can understand the effort and the time
And a parent's love responsible for each and every line

And so like children poems cause you happiness and pride
Or conversely they cause torment as you quiver deep inside
And yet I do still write them and some I think are fine
But some are just so terrible I wish they weren't mine.

Submitted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Edited: Friday, May 04, 2012

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  • Marissa Liebowitz (5/5/2013 11:22:00 AM)

    Brilliant idea and a lovely poem! ~Marissa~

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  • Captain Cur (5/5/2013 7:02:00 AM)

    A tricky subject explained in simple words.
    Well done.

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  • Jayne Davies (5/5/2013 1:16:00 AM)

    Great poem! Well done Richard x

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  • Cynthia Buhain-Baello (9/4/2012 8:58:00 PM)

    Fantastic metaphor of poetry as a child and some are truly terrible for me I wish I could just delet them -but they were part of me somehow. Wonderful, thought -provoking and inspiring write, brilliant form and flow.

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  • Jasbir Chatterjee (5/7/2012 12:37:00 AM)

    congratulations on being a poet of the day...

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  • Jasbir Chatterjee (5/7/2012 12:37:00 AM)

    Hey, Richard, I liked this poem a lot...the problem you have discussed is faced by every poet. I have included this poem in the list of my favorite poems...

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  • Latisha Barker (5/6/2012 7:07:00 PM)

    I really like this poem and can completely relate. I think you are an awesome poet. Sometimes, in other people's poetry, the words go over my head and i don't quite get what they are trying to say. I really like your style, very straightforward and easy to comprehend.

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  • Dawn Ferrett (5/6/2012 10:06:00 AM)

    Great poem, Richard! Made me smile. Dawn x

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  • Marilyn Lott (5/6/2012 6:17:00 AM)

    I love this one, Richard. You are one poet who does not need to feel shame. Just great!

    Hugs,
    Marilyn

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  • Patricia Etienne (5/6/2012 2:15:00 AM)

    I feel just the same... Well penned!

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