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a poet's tears

some time, somewhere out there

 

someone had said
that one part of poetry
is a reservoir that holds
all the sadness of this world

 

What then does this say of a poet?

 

it is not seen how
that portion poets bear
bare on virginal leaves
all their flight and fears

 

are tears morphed in pressed ink

 

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Red Brick Keshner

Tue 14th Jun 2022 00:25

Thanks, Holden. You are much appreciated. /Frederick.

Holden Moncrieff

Mon 13th Jun 2022 16:03

A really beautiful poem, Frederick! 🌷

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