A rant a day keeps the poet's
At bay or should that read
Poetbay.



Applause

I often wonder what is wrong with me,
For when I write I have a smidgen.
Of some words no real idea formed,
It's as there's something there.
That hit's me like a storm.
Then out of the blue,
Lightning strikes me too.

I have no middle or an end,
Just keep onwards writing,
For the skills I don't possess.
Sometimes when I write,
I laugh and cry and smile a lot.
Then again in this world,
Poetry is all I've got.

To look forward to,
And though it's often said.
You'll never get a poet,
That doesn't like his poems read.

So we are very pleased,
Our poetry don't end up on a
Metaphoric shelf.
So for that my fictional friends,
Go and applaud yourselves.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2021-10-21 at 01:23

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F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
I really like the playfulness that comes through your poetry, Alan :) I'm so happy that you have poetry... and that I have the opportunity to experience the moments you share in it! Thanks.
2022-07-15