A Poet

by Ashleigh Skye   Nov 18, 2005


Don't worry about the number,
the rating or the votes,
don't worry about the awards,
that you receive because of the quotes.

Don't worry what others say,
if they bash your favorite piece,
because only you will suffer,
if you try to silence the beast.

Don't sugar coat your words,
don't write just because you've been told,
write what you feel and say what you want,
no matter how cliche or bold.

Let your mind escape,
let you heart finally rest,
and when you do that no matter what the rating,
your poem will be the best.

Because you expressed your soul,
let you deepest feelings free,
and for that you get the title "A Poet",
not a carbon copy.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Marin

    Say gurl, it's ya boy C.los and i have to say this poem blew me AWAY!! i really loved it, wow, well keep up the GREAT work.

  • 20 years ago

    by cLumsy

    Lol, you know... some people are just too damn lazy to comment or rate. i love this poem. very imaginative! ;D 5/5

  • 20 years ago

    by Michelle

    WOW.... VERY GOOD!!! Well expressed. 5/5!

  • 20 years ago

    by ~â‚£ading |nspiration~

    Yep yep...it's so true...

  • 20 years ago

    by Truest Lies

    Brilliantly fresh in its insight and approach to originality.
    I agree with the poem, that to be a poet you have to be yourself, and you have to be honest while writing, and not take so much to heart what other people say.
    I liked that you mention "carbon copy" and that you focused on expresing your inner thoughts, and not your outer image.

    Excellent Writing!
    beth

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