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I Am Not a Poet

April 13, 2016
By nicki_writes PLATINUM, Marlton, New Jersey
nicki_writes PLATINUM, Marlton, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Stones are just stones and rain is just rain and misfortune is just bad luck ~Anthony Doerr~


A poet is

Mind and soul

Emotions and heart

Expressionist of self.

Non conformist,

Free of restrictions,

Boundless by their bonds,

Liberated through lyricism.

Complex or simple phrasing

But always deep in sentiment,

Turn the mirror inwards

Until it's shattered.

I only mastered the technical.

So what am I,

Save a pen with a brain?


The author's comments:

My own "mini epiphany" at a local poetry festival.


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j2250 DIAMOND said...
on May. 25 2016 at 9:37 pm
j2250 DIAMOND, North Andover, Massachusetts
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Intriguing piece!

on Apr. 22 2016 at 12:53 am
PerfecthewayIam SILVER, Vancouver, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
The greatest act of courage is to be and to own all of who you are- without apology, without excuses, without masks to cover the truth of who you are.<br /> -Debbie Ford

this is really good!