Young poets do take heed
From this old and wretched sham
Young poets light the fire
Of salvation for all man
With words of justice ringing true
And kindness in your hearts
Young poets spread the peace
The world awaits this blessed start
And whether you are rich
Or poor and destitute
Your words can bring relief
Your prose are bullet proof
So conquer all your doubts.
And write with truth and pride
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Young poets I am older
Perhaps on my last ride
But you are strength and courage
The reason that I be
Young poets save our planet
Be gods in history
By Bob Fox
A contest entry
- Prewite Contest by T.o.r.t.u.r.e..
475 points, ended April 2, 94 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Inspire Me by JM Kenyon.
700 points, ended June 24, 39 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Firstly, thanks for your kind comment on my poem. Secondly, thanks for mentioning this poem to me. It means a lot to me, and I'm sure other poets about my age feel the same way. Great job, it's very inspirational. (:
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TRULY MOST INSPIRING!!!!!!!
Your words are so heartfelt, any young person who comes and reads this is blessed by your meaning and well wishes in this.
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As both a young and new poet, this means a helluva lot. Thank you for both your faith in us, and your examples of why we do what we're doing.
Love this, and I'll probably ghost through more of your stuff.
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What an exceptionally strong message to a new generation of thunkers, dreamers, explorers. Like the hand off at a relay race. But wait. This verse alone shows you're not yet ready to hand off. I like this line much..
"Your prose are bullet proof." And they are. Well done, here.
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i wish...
that i could feel like that about my writing. good poem, i love it!@
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Wonderful poem, very inspiring indeed. I know it wasn't written to me directly, but it sure feels like it.
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I really like this. It is inspiring and makes me feel that fire I get when I want to do something good, like my abortion speech I gave at a Pro Life rally. This is really encouraging. I thank you for it. And you know, even though you are older you too save our planet. It is people like you who hand the torch, the matches, and the inspiration to young folk like me. Thank you again.
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this is beautiful...
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Thank U much for this write!! Encouraging words for us!!As a young poet myself, I take much pride in my writes!! Poetry is a beautiful thing!! We need more people around us to appriciate its standing!!
This is a beautiful piece you've made for all of us!! Don't know which words to use to show my thanks!! This is very strong and meaningful to me!
*Kelsi*
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VERY INSPIRING!!!
Truly encouraging to the young people of today! They are indeed the future and need a guiding hand to find compassion, wisdom, love and understanding.
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Wise-Wonderful...
A message of wisdom in sublime poetic singing... "Young Poets" glows.
The closing lines of– A DEFENSE OF POETRY by Percy Bysshe Shelley, –
http://www.thomaslovepeacock.net/defence.html
States:
"Poets are the hierophants of an unapprehended inspiration, the mirrors of the gigantic shadows which futurity casts upon the present, the words which express what they understand not, the trumpets which sing to battle and feel not what they inspire: the influence which is moved not, but moves. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the World." Coda.
Note: He was only twenty-seven when he wrote this.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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Be gods in history.... Love that!!
I may be a new poet, but not too young
I like the call to write here- rather fitting for today
Nice piece, congrats on the silver!!
K
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your write
this is definately for me
it was a great write
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Awesome
Well I am definitely inspired!
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Awe its soo pretty! i love how you made us *young poets* as the honest soul of this earth. it was wonderfully written and i DO believe that we will save this earth and be Gods in History
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Inspiring words
"So conquer all your doubts.
And write with truth and pride"
Indeed, that's exactly what I'll do. You ignited a spark just then as i was reading, thank you for sharing. Great work
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good poem bob
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'Young poets save our planet' and 'Be gods in history'. These are two great lines. I really enjoy reading your poetry and this has to be one of my favourite. Congrats and thnx for the nice comments. It gives all young people faith in what they write and prepares us for the future. Well Done.
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Standing ovation as the crowd cheers!
Now let's wait and see what happens next...
Strong voice laced with wisdom from a mans heart and a poets soul.
Bravo!
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You were right
I did enjoy this. Thank you for your faith in us younguns. I hope that we don't let you down. This is inspiration for me as a poet and a writer.
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This is great I can't say much else, your form is beyond anything I can come close to, and you really managed to get an eternal truth straight through in a pleasant and simple manner. Good stuff.
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wow!! this is fantastic... wow... and no, you are not on your last ride, your memory and fantastic poetry will live on... forever embedded on the site.
ur rhyme is amazing. and this poem is really encoraging, but at the same time is packed with wisdom
xx
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This is so sad! and I don't believe a word of it! check out bad bill if you don't believe me, young poets don't have the wisdom of the older fellas.
I enjoyed your poem, it had strong feeling and I liked the tone.
Well done, Bob.
Alex.
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What can I say...
This as amazing truth to it. You just know how to put everything in perfect words. I love your work. Keep it up
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Bob,
This was wonderful, really. It was beautiful, true, and passionate. Thank you so much for suggesting it to me.
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Bob
I think that no matter how many how many times I read work, I slowly fall more and more in love with your writtings. Its a very good one.
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Very inspiring Bob and true. As we age the fire in our belly diminishes and the need for Miss Clairol heightens. Happy trails neighbor.
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This is a Extraordinary write, this gets my writer juices all flowing.
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Hi Bob this is lovely. and I myself being a young poet feel quite moved and uplifted by it.
inspiring and romantic and hopefuly - a great write once again bob. well done.
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Inspirational write my friend. I'm with you here...let poets rule! Lol. No really, you have done well to write such encouraging words with healthy vigour, simultaneously paying respect to the poets of the world. You've got me all motivated now!
...alby
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Wisdom
You are such a wise man. I look forward to learning much
from you. It seems that you have much to teach.
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Wow
wow what a wonderful piece of work. Alwaya have the flow of words, and you know how to use them. Its always a pleasure to read your work.
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another gem. <3
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You have a great talent to rhyme, it's something I end up doing every now and then but i dont think i pull it off well. You are a great writer. I'm glad to have read your work.
Laura
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this one also breath taking...
all your poem are superb
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I agree and I feel like this a tribute to all poets and writers everywhere! I can't say enough about this piece! It's just perfect in every way!
What a lovely poem you have written Bob!
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good job
i have to say the only thing i disagree with in this poem is your comment that you are older and maybe on your last ride i say no way is this possible youre only as old as you feel
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A great piece of work Bob there's iron in your words. Happy trails.
David
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definitely great inspiration for those who will follow us. The young shall learn and return to teach us new tricks and styles
Joe
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WOW!!!! excellent thought provoking words here...
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last ride? I think not.... our souls grow together, regardless of mortal age. You have rare passion, that shows in all you pen.
becca
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You know What I'll say to this is just that at the spot you are being our strength and I feel ur heart to be young and wonderful. Such a beautiful inspiration those who never wrote'll start penning.
Wonderful and splendid it is. This piece is so worthy that there are no words ever created to tell the beuty of it just that you are youth's inspiration and lovely guide. Thanx and ummmm my usual
~~~~~Good Luck~~~~~
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Such Inspiration
This is a breath of fresh air coming from someone that came before us. So many of the "older" poets here at AP are often very harsh and overly critical of a young poets work, like they expect us to be at the level they are when we are just getting started. I appreciate it the fact that you appreciate us and what we have to say and give us inspiring words to keep us going. I shall continue to strive and inspire with my words. I hope that I succeed and make you and myself proud...thank you very much for this write...it is bookmarked for future reading when I am feeling down about my craft! -
wonderful words of wisdom bob, you are a sage a credit to us all
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So true and from the heart...great words of encouragement for the new generation writing...wonderful wisdom you share...
Love,
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um....i shall take the advice you give in this poem and write about things that actually matter instead of just my problems (which is all i write about) but instead this inspires me to want to write about things that matter in today's world and things that inspire others...
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This poem really says that you don't have to be old to be talented! Loved it!
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Again, amazing. You write so beautifully!!!
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Simply wonderful message to youth!
The new generation must get the right guidance, and it's up to us to support and help them to create their own good path.
So well said
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Wooow
this is ammaaazing!!
xxx
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i liked it. its very pretty, with a hint of sadness... but full of hope for the future. it kinda makes me feel like i should write about things that matter... instead of just things that trouble me.
nice.
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Very Inspiring
Makes me want to keep on writing, picking up pens as I ink my way along through the rest of my life. This one made me smile inside.
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Poets at heart we all are here. One thing is for sure...it takes courage to write the truth, to seek truth for understanding. The pen has always been mighter than the sword! ~Sie
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The universe would be lost to the darkness, if not for young poets and artist who carry the flame for us all. We are weary and our shoulders no longer amble to carry the weight of the light. But we carry on, praying to spark so young soul to release their inner beauty or even inner darkness. We need them.
Your poem is rythmic and flows with pre-thought out convictions. Great job, my friend.
BLESSINGS & LOVE,
Doris
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I like this, its very inspiring. Good write
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Brilliant
Fantastic.
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Ahh...Thanks for the read, left a smile on my face. Beautiful message behind this beautiful write of yours. Thanks for the wonderful read
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Superb tribute by you Bob! Enjoyed the message and the positive thoughts from you. THANKS AGAIN!!!!
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This poem is so inspirational, really makes me want to stand up and make a difference. Fantastically written.
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Bob! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Very inspirational and motivating. I love it. Amazing flow. I don't want else to tell you. This poem is just flawless! I am soo bookmarking this right now! I need to read this every once in a while. That's how great it is!
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Inspirational and creative. Not like anything I've read before. I'm definitely going to take this advice.
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Very nice, and very encouraging (thanks!). I like the pun on 'prose'. A nice rhythm to this, and a very wise message. Poetry...the langauge of the gods...is timeless. Yet even quicker than time, it reveals.
Well written,
Mordegast
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This is really good, I enjoyed reading this poem.
I love the lines.."you words can bring relief", "So conquer all your doubts And write with truth and pride"
A very inspiring poem for the young, AND not so young"
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I applaud your good intent contained therein. Cheers and heres to the "gods of history" may they never be forgotten, both new and old.
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Aww! This is so sweet. Thank you for your dedication to this world through your writing, and to us. I really appreciate this. To know that someone believes in us. thank you dear friend. ~ Kerri
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This is really amazing.
When I saw its title, I just had to read it.
I wish I could say I believe you when you say that my words could do good in the world, but I'm afraid I'm not at that point yet.
Still, thank you for the advice and encouragement. It was touching.
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Excellent, Dude!
Last ride ... GET OUT OF HERE! You are just beginning the movement. So keep writing and keep entertaining! My motto ... A poem a day keeps the mind awake! KC
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this is a generalized blanketing piece that sums it all up; what would be more interesting is seeing you interacting with them (here)... dialogues, so to speak (I've had many such encounters, and they were all quite rewarding, all except one... or two... lol
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great poem
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Oh, this motivates me to really save our planet. I do have dreams that turned into plans & I promise you as long as I breathe, I'll try to.
Very excellent piece. Your wisdom can be traced very well.
Thnx for sharing
GloriousGift
Heba
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Bravo! The world is in the hands of the young, may they all be up to the challenge. Both inspirational and challenging.
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Inspiring write. I've found that its those who have lived and learned who have the most to share, though this poem does give me a little push to write more.
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WOW
A beautifully painted picture with your perfectly arranged words. BRAVO
Nevadapoet
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Those are my two favourite lines by the way
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Wow, This is very inspiring and interesting...
"So conquer all your doubts
And write with truth and pride"
"Young poets save our planet
Be gods in history"
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This is so incredibly uplifting...! Your have laid out some fabulous inspiration here. It is the type of 'passing of the guard' stuff one reads about. wow... I really enjoyed this. Thank you for posting it.
AsIThink...
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Inspirational
Unfortunately, to me, not so much. Peace is bothersome as it does not exist fully to the extent that we would enjoy.
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The flow of your words is perfect. Keep up the good writing and stay young...Katie
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I like it. It is really good.
You are a very good poet.
Keep it up
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I like how you seem to write with such ease and poise... this is a beautiful poem. sounds like a prayer ~ love, prettypoetry ~
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awww, that's a really cute poem. i like it, its something like a poem i wrote. maybe i should put it up one day...? i like the rhythm in it, very well done.
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damn youre good
i mean it .. have yet to read one of yours that i dont like
true poet soul you are
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Amazing and Inspiring!
You give so much to everyone with your words of wisdom and truth!!
This is so encouraging, to myself and to young poets everywhere!!!!
I hope you continue to pen your wisdom, for truly after reading this piece I am lost without it!!
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this was inspiring , I one of those young poets and I am here once again, back from a long break ready to kick the tires and light the fires - Sarahlynn
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Inspiring
This is a really inspiring piece of poetry. I am a young poet myselff, and it's really good to think that someone out there thinks that we can write poetry too. Really encouraging, and nicely written.
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That's a really good piece of writing. Strange to think that some adults still believe that young people can make a difference, but good as well. Thank you for words of wisdom, I, personally will take them as far as I can.
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Bob this is just awesome! I hope many young poes read this and hold the pride and faith you are showing in this piece.
But never think you are too old to pen your wisdom. It takes a lifetime to learn many things and we can all learn from each other.
You have started here by your acknowledgement of the force that young poets can pen.
The flow, rhyme and emotion in this are just excellent. A powerful read here. Thanks so much for sharing
gaylene
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My friend
I thank you so much. I did write this to inspire younger poets for It seems many older have lost their bearings on here thinking that only sex/love is what poetry is about. Then again that stuff sells much more then other writes here on AP lol.
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this is a really good job... written well and inspiring well done
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This too was really good.
thanks for the read.
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I can really relate to this and feel grateful for the sentiments you are sending to people like myself. I love that final line 'be gods in history' it certainly has impact and reinforces that we writers are more powerful than we think. deep write, thanks for sharing.
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Again... your tone your flow and emotion
and this time i rhyme was well done
and i agree with summer kiss it could make a good song
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this poem is really great. i think it would make an amazing song if you wanted to try! i like the enthusiasm of this piece.Great Job!
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Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved it
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This is wonderful! Why does every poet who calls himself a bad poet actually turn out to be a good poet (with me as the exception to this rule of course!)
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Maahvahlous!!!
Simply Marvelous!!!
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Lets hope they do become gods in history!
A wonderful encouragement to all the young writers here!!
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wonderful!
Your words can bring relief
Your prose are bullet proof
this is such a powerful piece--these lines above are so true, and speak the truth--
you are a man of truth--keep it up
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I love it!
I have a poem written in my great big book (which poet or writer doesn't have a book?) that I may post on here... it to is dedicated to poets and writers, but it has more of a Wiccan inspiration to it.
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