Aspiring To Greatness Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg
Aspiring To Greatness
Some choose to write by candlelight
and some compose straight on the screen.
Whichever way to you seems right,
that is the way it’s always been.
In days of yore you chose your quill,
made sure the ink was close to hand
Before your parchment you could fill,
then sprinkle it with silver sand.
A pencil is my chosen tool
I scribble quickly on my pad
and then transfer it as a rule
to my computer: I am glad
to see it appear on the screen.
Neatly displayed in black and white
the font I use shows crisp and clean
Then I will edit and put right
whatever errors I have made.
Correct the meter and the rhyme.
The final draft is then displayed
. Re editing does not waste time.
It is a task you must not shirk.
Though I’m afraid that many do
and thus do not present their work.
as perfectly as they ought to.
It is entirely up to you
to show that you are willing to
do everything that you can do
to prove you’re fit to join the few.
Whose poetry will still be read.
Like the great poets of the past
In years to come when you are dead.
Whose golden words were meant to last.
Hi Ivor, Your golden words will last forever. A thousand years from now, you will be one of the Great Master Poets. Your name will never be forgotten, your poetry read by all. Brilliant Poem, as all your Poetry..... Beautiful, Ivor........
Your 'golden words' are here in black and white Ivor. Lovely sentiment in this well crafted and thoughtfully composed write. By daylight, lamplight, firelight, just give me a pen and paper and I'm happy! Justine.
So true indeed... this one portrays the courage and aspiration of most poets who write not merely for greatness but as legacy to the next generation for them to know that in the past there were gifted people who cares to make a difference! Great write sir!
No need for you to aspire to somewhere you already are sweetheart. Perfect rhyme. Personally I type straight onto the screen and then get embarrassed then the e-mails pointing out typos come in..... :) t x
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4/23/2024 6:46:26 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Right to the heart Ivor, Wouldn't want it any other way. This one is a keeper. It's a good one to keep just to keep you on the right perspective with every day life. Thanks again