Poetry
I'm not Plath,
Ginsberg, or Pound
Don't really want to be
truth be told
But these words in my soul
They change me
and make me want more
Langston Hughes and St. Vincent Millay
have turned this simple, silly, stupid girl
into someone who dreams and flies
I can see it now
I can feel it now
I can't swear to it now
but maybe it's worth it now.
In response to ABC Wednesday
Ginsberg, or Pound
Don't really want to be
truth be told
But these words in my soul
They change me
and make me want more
Langston Hughes and St. Vincent Millay
have turned this simple, silly, stupid girl
into someone who dreams and flies
I can see it now
I can feel it now
I can't swear to it now
but maybe it's worth it now.
In response to ABC Wednesday
Of course it is worth it. Those poets can inspire you but don't mimic them there is in you your individual voice crying to be heard. Let it fly!
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ReplyDeletewealth of laughter senryu
Beautiful poem, you make a strong case!
ReplyDeleteYou ARE poetry in motion!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
That's a lovely thing to say. Thank you :0)
ReplyDeleteLove your poem, beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteann
I would never dream of you being silly, stupid, or anything approaching those terms. I get what you're saying, though. First time I picked up a volume of Carl Sandburg, he had me by the heel... Thanks for this, Tracy. Evolution of a poet! Peace, Amy
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