Poemhunter.Com Or Long Live Poetry Poem by Hebert Logerie
Poemhunter.Com Or Long Live Poetry
POEMHUNTER.COM
Or
Long Live Poetry
The stereotypical pessimists said
That poetry is dead
The valedictorian
Is turned into
A valetudinarian
Which could barely count from one to two.
They proclaimed that poetry
Is in a state of agony
It is almost extinct; it is a dead language
Like Latin, and the poets of the new age
Are not as good, with so much competition
Coming from television
Computers, cell phone
I Pod, and I phone
Etcetera
Etcetera
Poetry does not stand a chance
But with the help of POEMHUNTER.COM
Hungry poets are rebuilding the kingdom
Of the world’s literature
This is great news for Mother Nature
The intelligentsia, all poem lovers
The public and the perpetual learners.
This poetry search engine
Has lessened the anxiety and the pain
Of the seasonal and the famous
Poets; this website is really generous
Since it costs nothing to register
In order to become a member
However, voluntary donation
Will be gladly accepted
By the administration.
All inspiring poets are indebted
To POEMHUNTER.COM
Where all are welcome.
I applaud the inventors of this site.
This search engine is inspiring, entertaining and out-of-sight.
Thank you for the opportunities
Consequently, our message is read in countless countries.
The pessimists were wrong
They will be forced to listen to my song
And read my poems. Just one word of caution
This site is highly instructive
And it can also be addictive.
Poetry is alive and well, long live Poetry
Thanks to the people with great vision
Many thanks to this ingenuous technology.
Copyright© August 2009, Hebert Logerie, All Rights Reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of four poetry books:
“Sparkles of Love” and “Etincelles de l’Amour”;
“Mounts and Valleys of Love” and “Monts et Vallées de l’Amour”
hey! i was valedictorian for my graduating class! ....but yeah long live poetry! ......and well all the generations who don't like poetry....well they don't like it because they've never had a chance to read well written works....or they don't understand.....poemhunter makes poetry fun :) great write!
I agree with all you've said here and I might add that for those that crave popularity as a poet go try and sell books of your poetry. I note the most read poet on this site is read by only 7% of the people who visit the site. I'm just grateful if one or two people read and acknowledge my existance.
so nicely you have put the feelings of so many poets...........please count me in the army of poets who are determined to keep the poetic flag flying, till the end of time.... Thanks for writing this
Very true and cheering....specially for oldies like me ph is a good enlivening literary feast...thanks for sharing this lovely work
Hi Hebert - Poemhunters does two things: 1. It allows people of all ages and at all stages to share their poetry with us. Not only to enjoy but also to comment and score. 2. It also provides a show case for the greatest poetry of the past and present to be available for the erudition of would be poets. I have posted a poem by John Betjeman one of our Poet Laureates. You point this out in stanza three. In stanza five you commend PH for being INSTRUCTIVE and also remark that it is ADDICTIVE - that is certainly true! Because I am retired I have infinite time (168 hours per week!) and some days I spend up to four hours communiacting with the PH Family. This is both CATHARTIC and CREATIVE. Some new poems have arisen from my dialogues! Long live POEM HUNTER. Lovely poem I have scored it a MAX. Yous in poetry - JOHN.
it is really great.... you are right.... frankly it's my second site on which i share my poems but the first one the comments are exclusive for some pens as if they were the kings of poetry but they never try to take one's hand to reach their kingdom i mean they never leave comment to encourage a fresh poet..... here everyone is a king and as you said they (are rebuilding the kingdom of worlds's literature) after it has fallen down by the fake names that write poems for their selfishness.... what i like here is that we can share the holy poetc souls without arrogance and vainty..... here i found something i had been looking for for years..... i have to thank you for such true thankful words that reflect your soul and thank poemhunter.com... great job.....
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Ha ha ha ha.. nice words.. good defender of our world! It is really nice that you lke me can share our poetry, our selves, or souls! .. Very good!