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A Poet's Ilk

Inspired by one of Roy's recent poems

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Comment from newilk
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I don't often see poems about poetry, what a refreshing read. It almost has a melody as you read it and a sort of familiar hunger for perfection in creation

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from Barbara Peabody Pouliot
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Beautiful presentation. Beautiful representation of he has left for all of us to embrace. UNFILTERED LOVE
Thank you for all the gifts that you left us.
God Bless

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from victor 66
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This is an interesting and enjoyable poem to read. It speaks a lot of truth, and plus it rhymes very well. A person's philosophy of life is so very important, especially if it's positive and I believe yours is. Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Best wishes.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from papa55mike
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Love is what we all need especially during this time of year. I love the different rhymes throughout. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing!

Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from Earl Corp
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I like how you say a poet can do no wrong when they write their truth. Unfortunately reviewers here on Fanstory don't always subscribe to that theory. Very nice job.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
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I like the central image comparing writing to food (specially as it's lunch time here in Paris where I'm writing!) Poetry and great Literature feed the soul. Maybe that didn't always comfort starving poets in lonely garrets?

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2022

Comment from Charles W. Johnson
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Well done. Such interesting twists in the rhyming schemes used in each quatrain. Had to pay attention and not fall asleep at the wheel. Then the final quatrain that abandons rhyme but picks up the opening lines. Very creative.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2022

Comment from Mary Vigasin
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A poet's voice now stilled. It seems that this last posting is a fitting memorial to Mike who loved poetry and the poets of FS
It is fitting that his last words were what poetry is about


Mary

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2022

Comment from jmdg1954
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I have difficulty writing poetry. My mastery with words has limits. What you did here to me is incredible using the first line of each stanza to compose the last.

Bravo. Besides what I just wrote, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem.

Cheers. John

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2022

Comment from Teri7
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This is a very nice and well written poem that Mike has penned. He used very good descriptive words that makes a lot of good sense. May you rest in peace Mike! We miss you! Teri

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2022