Of Good And Bad Writers Poem by Francis Duggan

Of good and bad writers we so often do hear
But in the comparing of writers it should be made clear
That writers whether they do or do not make the grade
Should all be seen as valued members of the Wordsmith Trade.

For some to win many must lose that's life as some say
And not many from writing earn a living pay
Yet they all do their bit when all is said and done
For the great Wordsmith Trade since it needs everyone.

Since I am a person who pens doggerel
Don't tell me about it I know all too well
That not every writer can win a literary prize
And some find it harder to praise than to criticize.

So many fortune and fame through literature pursue
But those who make a success out of writing great credit are due
Only one person can be the best in the town
And it is a hard road the road to literary renown.