Let a thing be what we say it is,
if a donkey is eating corn
let the donkey not be an allegory
nor the corn a corn byproduct.
Let us not despise readers
for not 'getting us'
when we did nothing to let them in,
and everything to keep them out.
Let every offering be a gift,
first from you and then from us.
Let 'Let this serve you well'
be both credo and apologia.
Do not let us fall down
the well of our awareness.
Neither let us feel special
Just because we hear music.
Lead us not into obscurity,
and deliver us from brilliance.
For thine is the poem
forever amen.
(2006)
A call to all that is good. Beautiful thoughts are the first step...
An enjoyable piece; loved the message; unfortunately, not everyone will understand the heart of a poet; nice job. -Joe Breunig author/poet, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
10/10 for me Mike, this is a fantastic poem I hope 2 read more like it. Never give up writing, yours sincerely, Marissa: -)
This poem is brilliant and humbling and so funny Mike. Thanks so much. A fav for me. 10 from grinning Tai
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Good man Mike, well written, good good good, Dave