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Open Poetry #47

poems DO pay

Street Poet
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 82

0 posted 2011-01-09 03:58 PM

We made love and it loomed
Until father time said it was doomed
Mother nature never cared for her like I did
We were to build a metaphorical family
The house, The kids
All I need is the world to leave me be
Freedom ain't free, nothing is
I'm American
So my birthright is capitalist
I'm throwing punches at the grind
It's hit and miss
As long as I don't crush my fists
I'll be able to write another day
They say poems don't pay
I say sure they do
Not in money
But in sanity
Why do you think I haven't killed you?

Amberzlynnc
Member

since 2010-08-24

Posts 229
New Jersey

1 posted 2011-01-09 11:56 PM

Ha! I agree, poetry DOES pay in the same way you mention. Keeps me sane at times, as well. Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed!

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2011-01-10 11:58 AM

Good writing! I really enjoyed this piece.

"They say poems don't pay
I say sure they do
Not in money
But in sanity"

Most around here will agree with that and after a while you will find that I'm the only sane one here in the whole place.
I offer advice freely.

Eric

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