So long it seems, Such a ways to go,
From the ignorance of my youth.
For I am a poet, And mine is a struggle.
The memory is a part of me now.
A part of me that clings so tightly to.
For I am a poet, And mine is a struggle
A love that ruled fiercely over my heart,
And yet was fiercely taken away,
But still I live in the glow of it.
For I am a poet, And mine is a struggle
The path of life that lays before me,
Is one the world has seen come to pass.
A death that is imminent and alone.
For I am a poet, And mine is a struggle.
And when I am remembered, Let them say I loved.
With passion, With force, With endurance,
In death, Love still burning the night oil.
For I was a poet, And mine was a struggle
And when they ponder on thoughts of my unfortune,
And when they see the pain of my youth,
Let them know, Not one moment would I have changed.
For I was a poet, And mine was a struggle
In death I found the release of my soul.
The questions answered, The puzzle solved.
My heart no longer bound in chains.
For I am a poet, no longer in the battle.
Author notes
http://allpoetry.com/poem/1723444
inspired partly by my own life, mostly that of my favorite poet ever, Kahlil Gibran.
Written February 1st, 2006
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A contest entry
- PIF - Two 4 One Prewrites by apoeticinjustice.
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is this the tortured soul of the poet? A very good write, I enjoyed the repetition of the key line. Well done.
Rory
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thank you that was a pleasure to read and nice use of repitition
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I am amazed.
I love the chaging of the last line as the poems story progresses, the tense changes just add so much to it. I adore the last two stanzas.
A beautiful write, which I felt at first was written too well for me to understand but once I read it, and read it again, it sunk in.
I love it. You're truly a poet.
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Appropriate repetition of that last line, emphasizing the title again and again. Easy to read and understand as well. Sentiments well expressed in these lines.
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all of life is poetry, and only the poet can capture and realize that pure and simple fact. and you have beautifully shown yourself a poet. Thank you for sharing this!
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Your comment was very much appreciated. I havent written anything like this before and it just flowed out of me so I was hoping to share it and have it be not just understood but felt as well. Thank you again!
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excellent
Very well expressed.You are indeed a poet.I believe life is poetry and you have shown it in your words. Poetry is not contrived it is from the soul and you have written from your soul.Very unique and worth reading poem.
Thank you for sharing. Keep writing you have much to say.
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