The Poetic People Poem by Ruta Mohapatra

The Poetic People

Rating: 4.4


Poets new and poets old
Give me pleasant company

I get back to them
Whenever I find
A little time
From earning my living
Doing my duty
Going about my daily chores

What delightful people are they!
Sharing their thoughts
Across vast divides
Of time and place
Across continents and centuries
Cutting through cultures and languages

From the Song of Gilgamesh
Through the age old Greek epics
Long poems and short haikus
At once old and at once fresh
Oh, how they lift my spirit up
To look forward to another day!

Sunday, July 22, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: poets
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Dillip K Swain 22 July 2018

An excellent write! Humble voice of a promising poetess is very nicely reflected in this beautiful poem! Loved reading it...10

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Kumarmani Mahakul 30 July 2018

Whether old or new poets and poetesses give pleasure to readers. They are delightful people who share their thoughts across continents through cultures and languages. Great write. It is a great tribute to the poet and poetess.10

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Akhtar Jawad 30 July 2018

From the Song of Gilgamesh Through the age old Greek epics Long poems and short haikus Poets always did something marvelous, whether Gilgamesh or Ruta Mohapatra (Who acknowledge works of all the poets.)

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Captain Cur 26 July 2018

Kind and uplifting words to poets throughout the world. Each of us has a unique gift and talent that must be shared. Thank you for this very inspirational write!

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Chris Embrick 24 July 2018

How very true. Other poets lift our spirits and often bring well needed smiles. A delight to read. Thank you poetess.

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S.zaynab Kamoonpuri 24 July 2018

A great lovely poem in tribute to all poets past and present who enrich our lives with their experiences and thoughts. You wrote it very nicely and poetically. I enjoyed it. Kudos.

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