poets are a different breed
we see the world askew
for words we use
and thoughts we choose
appear to us as new
but these old adages carry weight,
and have for many years
and how a poet expresses them
can bring one full to tears
we all have come to fill the world
with poems, prose and rhymes
even if the words we choose
were used a million times
ideas can take a different slant
with every twist and turn
to see from new perspectives
surely gives us much to learn
so we come here nearly every day
to stoke poetic fires
to share with all our where-with-all
and profess our heart’s desires
flock together poets all
whether plain or pretty
take this prompt and have a ball
and write your little ditty
birds of a feather; poets en mass
joined in this community
writing beauty from within
to give our purpose unity
So if you have a way with words
and aren’t afraid to show it
join our ilk and speak your heart
and you just may be a poet
(C) Walter J. Wojtanik
Bravo. This rollocks (i’m not even sure that’s a word but hey…poets right?) along and spreads poetic joy in it’s wake.Fabulous answer to this evening’s prompt. You sir are most welcome in this community.
Thanks, Paul. And happy to see you hosting! Maybe it’s time I step back up to the bar, eh?
I’m really just washing dishes back here 😉
Don’t forget the elbow grease!
It’s really quite nice back here. Lots of whiskey lying around the place…hic
Save some for us fishes!
Maybe poets are birds of a feather. I’m not sure. I mean, the Ayatollah Khomeini was a poet, and I’m damn sure I’d have hated him.
I’d have hated him too, but he had a right to express as we all do, and I like to read dVerse as diverse, and that’s what we are. I don’t write a lot of political poetry, but I also defend a poet’s right to do it. Each to his/her own taste!
Of course 🙂 But when we get together, I’ll let you sit next to him.
I don’t think he’s writing anymore! Must have lost his muse!
You don’t think he and Allah are swapping good lines?
Nice rhyme and call to poetic community or at least to link a few poems.
Always look forward to read this wonderful milieu of poetic pulchritude, Frank!
Hear, hear–cheer, cheer– & damn rights, as a dVerse community poet, for damn sure–I ain’t afraid of no words !!
WORD BUSTERS! And now I’m going to have that song bouncing around inside my head the rest of the day. Thanks, Glenn! 😉
This is such a delightful read, with wonderful rhythm and rhyme. I love the dVersity here!
The main reason I came aboard here.Great talented poets that are supportive. A great place. Thanks, Beverly.
Agree with Bev’s comment totally. So well done!
Anna :o]
I appreciate that, Anna!
Love this. 🙂 Happy to be part of this community.
You and me both! Thanks, De.
The community of writers, in cyber or face-to-face, is a glorious and unique group. Thanks for expressing it so well!
Thanks, Jilly! And you’re welcome.
Just join and hop in for the fun and community ~ Love this one Walter ~
I’m glad, Grace. A great place!
I enjoyed this so much, Walter – you’ve described our poetic community beautifully. The opening stanza alone says it all!
Great, I do enjoy the community of twisting words and ideas… could we say we gravitate together?
Through the eyes of a poets heart, that is where we flourish and grow, as if our heart was potato
I enjoyed your welcoming spirit and the fluidity of your rhymes 🙂
Excellent write and I agree. To be a part of this community is such a positive experience.
Everyone is cordial patient and I learn from each and everyone who contributes. You are right – a different breed, indeed!
Much encouraged by your poem, Walter. Thank you!