AH, THE POET
(Just Your Love)
Ah, the Poet is a lover
but he's shy to a degree
so he puts his love in verse
and holds it out to you and me.
And he pretends it doesn't matter
if you like it or you don't
But it does.
It is your love that he wants.
Just your love
Not the money or the fame
Just your love
You don't have to know his name
Just your love
That is all he needs
Just your love
The Poet sits in drafty chamber
He wants to be alone
And he is
Except for his Muse there on his shoulder.
Sometimes she holds him by his heart
Sometimes she holds him by his crotch
you can tell which one
if you care to watch.
The poet bleeds on scraps of paper
and his blood there become word
Then he passes it on to you
hoping your heart will be stirred.
For he feels that he is nothing
if he can't make you see
that a poet is what he
was born to be
And he wants your love
not the money or the fame
Just your love
You don't have to know his name
Just your love
That is all he needs
Just your love
The poet cries on table napkins
and his tears turn into rhyme
He loves this.
It's how he wants to spend his time.
'cause he's a poet, he can't help it
and if he is to live
we must let him offer
all he has to give.
The poet washes his soul and his spirit
and indeed maintains his years
with the words on the paper
and the thanks he thinks he hears
So lets try to give him a little credit
when a little credit is owed
and watch him bloom
at the tribute we bestowed
Behold the Lover Poet
See the smile upon his lips
When we love him, he lights up
In a way we cant eclipse
Let us touch him only gently
for while his body may not break
his spirit might and that's
a chance I will not take.
He wants your love
not the money or the fame
Just your love
You don't have to know his name
Just your love
That is all he needs
Just your love
Author notes
Written September 24th, 2005
A contest entry
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scribbling my poetry like art could save a wretch like me'
Comments
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excellent~
You have described a Poet to the T
Only one thing I would have to know his name
Best of luck in the contest
Hugs
Your sis
Susan~~~
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So True
Oh you have described the poet SO well....And he pretends it doesn't matter
if you like it or you don't
But it does.
It is your love that he wants.
..these lines are so correct...
The poet bleeds on scraps of paper
and his blood there become word
Then he passes it on to you
hoping your heart will be stirred.
and so are these..it does feel like bleeding at times..and sometimes poets are amazed that others are not stirred...but they are always compelled to write,write,always write....
'cause he's a poet, he can't help it
and if he is to live
we must let him offer
all he has to give.
here you have got it exactly ,perfectly right...I can't help writing..before I wrote I used to recite as a little kid....you have put it so clearly....
Let us touch him only gently
for while his body may not break
his spirit might and that's
a chance I will not take.
this almost made me cry in its truth and beauty..I got goosebumps and that is always my sign that a poem is outstanding.....
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A REMARKABLE number of people seemed to LOVE this poem but most didn’t give applause. I wonder what I did wrong . . . Thanks for the positive review.
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Woman, this is LONG. I had to get up and take a load of clothes to the laundry mat then come back and finish it. I like it pretty much. The repetition bothered me some. I would have liked it better if you could have gotten the thought across without saying
“He wants your love
not the money or the fame
Just your love
You don't have to know his name
Just your love
That is all he needs
Just your love”
over and over. But I liked it better than I didn’t like it.
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please rereda the rules before i comment further
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I added 'scribbling my poetry like art could save a wretch like me'. Did I miss anything else? Thanks for the second chance. linda
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Excellent
WOW!!!!!!!!
What an beautifully penned piece of poetry.
Well done.
Congrats on your Silver trophy.
Well deserved.
Keep up with the great work.
Keep on penning.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
*S* Cynthia
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I very much enjoyed this piece
You've captured the heart and soul of the poet and did so with wonderful wording!
Thank you so very much for sharing and for being a part of this contest! -
well worded... obviously a very thoughtful piece... I like the message and think that this piece was very carefully composed, but I have the attention span of a gnat on crack and unfortunately, because of my shortcomings, this piece was a little long for my tastes... you seem to rhyme very well, although I am not a fan of rhyme, generally... thank you for sharing this entry and subjecting yourself to the criticisms of someone who, herself, is not even currently writing....
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a very movin piece, well wriiten, flowed quite smoothly, bravo
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This puts me in mind of Leonard Cohen..either his poetry or lyrics. It has almost a sultry content/or should I say hypnotic feel to it. The repetition adds strength to the content. Most enjoyable
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Lana, your opinion counts in my book. Thanks for the review.
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I think this would work pretty good as a song, but thats only my opinion. Anyway, what choice did you choose? I am just curious. The poem was very well written and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing and entering, best of luck in our contest!
~Lana
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Thank you. When it comes to Poets, it may take one to understand one. I DO think the ability to write poetry is a gift straight from GOD. I appreciate your review.
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Such a heartfelt poem and a wonderful tribute to poets, I can tell from your words that you cared deeply for poetry. Your poem is tender, loving and very well written. Thank you very much for sharing your words with all of us here. Best wishes in the contest and Welcome to AllPoetry. FifthDove
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Oooohh. My second review! I'm so excited. Thank you so much for the kind words.
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Great
Great write..Written well..Good luck in the contest.
Blessings,
Betty
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