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simon
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0 posted 2008-02-23 01:33 PM



What is a poem?
I say
It's a way of making a point without interuption.
Words may dawdle along slowly
Or come suddenly
In an ERUPTION!

And a poet is someone
Who picks through that explosion's dregs
Either an obtuse excuse
Or a goose
That lays golden eggs.

© Copyright 2008 Simon parr - All Rights Reserved
Artic Wind
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1 posted 2008-02-23 01:52 PM


Enjoyed your thoughts!

ARCTIC WIND

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2 posted 2008-02-23 02:05 PM


Greetings, dear Simon!

"What is a poem?
I say
It's a way of making a point without interuption."

~ Ain't that the beautiful truth of it!!! lol


Linda

TomMark
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3 posted 2008-02-23 02:15 PM


love this one.esp this golden egg.
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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4 posted 2008-02-23 06:30 PM


I like how you said this Simon   love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Margherita
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5 posted 2008-02-23 06:44 PM


Words may dawdle along slowly
Or come suddenly
In an ERUPTION!


Yes, just so! It is a fascinating process.

Well done!

love
Margherita

Sunshine
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6 posted 2008-02-25 10:09 AM


I enjoyed this very much, Simon. Thank you!


MJ
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7 posted 2008-02-25 05:12 PM


Enjoyed this very much too!
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