some day
when I’ve mastered
all forms of poetry
I will feel blessed by the Maker
God’s Grace
God’s Grace
will be needed
again, when I hunt for
publishers, opportunities,
success
Success
defined and how
where does it lie – in fame,
money or creativity
my call
my call
may be to teach
all that I learnt hard way
and there won’t be any students
Who cares?
Who cares
when publishers
call poetry a niche
and rate it lower than verbose
prose – Why?
beautifully written!
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Thanks!
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Lovely ♥️💜
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Thank you!
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Poetry requires great appreciation from the minds of the people reading it… not all can understand that, those who do enjoy it…and those don not…turn over…
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Thank you so much!
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Publishers probably only do it for money… that’s why writing prose will always be winning.
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They spare no words to clarify that only prose sells.
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Who cares, indeed. Just go on writing wonderful poems.
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True that ☺️ Thank you, Indira!
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Welcome, dear.
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Good luck to you. We have that need and desire to create, even if it will not result in commercial success. But if a poem touches someone, that is something, too.
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That’s right. This platform fulfils the purpose. Thank you, Merril!
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You’re very welcome!
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You are most welcome Reena! ✒️
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Poetry is the art of the poets heart. No one can judge that. Also, there are very few, if any, wealthy “living” poets. 🌹
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I agree. Thank you, Ami!
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free verse
always a blessing
and never a curse
you do it so well too
kudos ta you!
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I love how you outline your ambitions especially that opening stanza – may God’s grace accompany your striving
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Thank you, Laura!
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Pay no mind to any person who says Poetry is “niche” //// they don’t know what they’re talking about! Loved your poem.
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Thank you, Helen!
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