Versifier.

The poet crafts his work,

his words may be few, many, short or long.

Packed with power they deliver a mighty blow

to pinpoint injustice and wrong.

 

He paints wondrous images

which flow from his poetic pen

as he builds them up word by word

until they look just right to him.

 

Different figures of speech are used.

He may write of love or life abused.

Life and death flow in his ink

on any subject he can think.

 

Providing words on any theme.

Polishing them until they gleam.

Their beauty taking our breath away,

happy scenes vivid and gay.

 

One day he may reflect on past years.

Haunting memories may bring tears.

What he will write only he can decide

and in his work he takes great pride.

 

For anyone can pen their own.

But only a poet can pen a poem!

Reviews

[Poetic_Vixen]

I find a writer very deft and flexible with their way of expression, a writer saves us a lot of time, influences us the way we need to be, sometimes they remind us things we forget or things we are afraid to see, in any manner they are beyond normal with their range of observations and agility to express their ideas, I simply feel so ambitious when I think of myself as a writer, this poem has been reflective of how skilled a writer is while at the same time how twisted his thoughts process could be to have his feelings dwell and swing so often in his words, love the work of rhymes and their connective way to show us the meaning in this poem, you have skillfully crafted a thought provoking piece of poem there my friend!

[Marie]

Dear Poetess P. V... Thank you so very much for kindly reading and for your wonderful review. I am indebted to you for your words which tell us what a skilled writer is, how he/she writes and what a very different world they live in compared with an ordinary citizen. I am so happy you enjoyed the poem, my dear friend. I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me... Thank you again, dear P. V...

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

For anyone can pen their own.
But only a poet can pen a poem!
I'll clap 👏 for those lines Marie. A definition of writer it seems to me that way.

[tumi]

well done, this shows you are a poet, well depicted
But only a poet can pen a poem!
only!

[Marie]

Hello tumi. Thank you for reading and for your kind words. Wishing you a very lovely evening to enjoy! Have you written any new poems. I have searched for one to comment on, but I have done all the present ones. Thank you, tumi...

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Brava! How I love the poets, the stargazers, the misfits of society, the daydreamers, the artists, musicians and creative minds that do not subscribe to a static reality but create their own worlds with words, paint or poetry. I enjoyed your tribute to the poets among us. It was a lovely read! Bless. F.

[Marie]

My heart feels exactly the same as yours with regard to poets, the black sheep, misfits, day dreamers, stargazers, musicians and other creatively minded people, dear Fabian. I am so very pleased you enjoyed the poem and I, so appreciate you reading, dear friend. Thank you again...

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I've been very busy as of late. My apologies but circumstances prevented me from being here much. So I'm trying to catch up on a few writers and read a bit. My pleasure, entirely. F.

[Marie]

NO problems, Fabian. Circumstances must come first and be taken care of, dear friend. You are ALWAYS most welcome, anytime. The welcome mat is always out for you, Fabian. Thank you again, dear friend...

[red93]

I love this Marie and I don't usually go for rhyming work. But this has the authentic feeling of a minstrel ballad.
Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Marie]

Thank you for reading and for your very kind words, red93. I am most appreciative. Gratitude...

[red93]

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[Marie]

Thank you, red93...

[Soren]

Truth indeed flows from your pen Marie. A fine work on the work of a poet. Very nicely rhymed and well organized until the final line that ties it all together so nicely. Lovely!

[Marie]

I appreciate your so kind review and encouraging words, Soren. Thank you for reading too!