PORTFOLIO'S COFFEEHOUSE

PORTFOLIO'S COFFEEHOUSE

A Poem by Mai Marquez
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a mystery poet rediscovered

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My friend Emily said he came out of nowhere,

a poet who rose from the audience like a stray cat.


The first thing she said was that he was handsome,

a tall man with dark features and a five o’clock 


shadow. She said he had a poem written and prepared

as did all the other poets who were there to read. 


But after reading the first verse, the poet nobody knew 

or even heard of, did something strange. He stopped.


Tore up the poem, and said: I have something else

I’d like to share with you. And for the next ten minutes


my friend said half the room swooned, while the other

half cried. Then he thanked everyone, and left.

© 2014 Mai Marquez


Author's Note

Mai Marquez
A few days ago I discovered that this poet was a part of this community, but just like in Emily’s story he disappeared before anyone could really get to know him.

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Added on October 31, 2014
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Tags: Lost potential, squandered talent, beautiful souls

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Mai Marquez
Mai Marquez

Southern California



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Originally born in Mexico City, I now reside in beautiful Southern California. I am 32 years old, and studied history and literature in NY. Now I teach at a local university. I have a deep reverence a.. more..

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