PORTFOLIO'S COFFEEHOUSEA Poem by Mai Marqueza mystery poet rediscoveredMy 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 MarquezAuthor's Note
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Added on October 31, 2014 Last Updated on October 31, 2014 Tags: Lost potential, squandered talent, beautiful souls AuthorMai MarquezSouthern CaliforniaAboutOriginally 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..Writing
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