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the poet
where did poets go
(used to know, used to show
you the way)
i crawled alone
when time was slow
to find foundation in the impossible sun
no construction ,no criticism
the pen was my vessel
only to dig into the opening
channel
to be
what if this was the last
person
you could be ?
would you shine?
forgetting
and losing ?
to return to “i feel”
“i am”
the pencil
such electricity
in blinding light
what happened to the poet
vanished , without fight
(used to know, used to show
you the way)
i crawled alone
when time was slow
to find foundation in the impossible sun
no construction ,no criticism
the pen was my vessel
only to dig into the opening
channel
to be
what if this was the last
person
you could be ?
would you shine?
forgetting
and losing ?
to return to “i feel”
“i am”
the pencil
such electricity
in blinding light
what happened to the poet
vanished , without fight
Published 5th Mar 2018
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5th Mar 2018 5:13pm
Like the elegant simplicity of this ... and yet the depth is amazing. The play with the commas so reminds me e.e. cummings and his playful, trailblazing use of punctuation. So much here my dear ... a pure pleasure to read and reread. Definitely a keeper!
6th Mar 2018 5:18am
Wow thank you, i am deeply touched as i am a big fan of cummings. I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Your comment brightened my day so much.
6th Mar 2018 5:19am
Marielle, I am pondering most this passage:
"what if this was the last
person
you could be ? "
If this ere my last chance I'd say I better damn well be a better person. You have made me think. The mark of a good poet. Brava!
"what if this was the last
person
you could be ? "
If this ere my last chance I'd say I better damn well be a better person. You have made me think. The mark of a good poet. Brava!
6th Mar 2018 4:15pm
Thank you! Its something we should all ponder. Truly glad you enjoyed my poem.
6th Mar 2018 6:46am
6th Mar 2018 4:14pm
