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I wrote this poem after repeatedly hearing people say things like . . .

"Poets don't get famous until they die, ya know." and "No one will appreciate your gift until you kick the bucket my friend!"

Often I have thought, Who needs glory? I'd prefer just to be heard and to touch people on that innermost level. So, listen to me while I am alive World. Don't wait until I am a member of The Dead Poet’s Society. 		Love Poems
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From A Living Poet
by Todd-Michael St. Pierre
I Aim to be a Lyrical- Miracle,

With real substance, yet, somewhat satirical.

A wizard of words, stirring and stewing

Soothing rainbows while storm clouds are brewing.

A mid- winter rose or a cold desert rain,

Blending smile and tear, mixing promise with pain.

I Am . . .

The moon at noon, midnight sun, mismatched socks,

I'm the self- appointed Prince of Paradox.

To delight or disgust, for sneers or applause,

To mirror my world, to stand for a cause.

I please, I provoke, I keep their hearts pounding

But not until death are poets "Astounding!"

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Michelle
This is such a great poem! Im glad i had the chance to read it.
Purple
Very nice. Thankyou.
Melys
I like this poet's way of telling! I agree that we should appreciate something we have now more, than letting it go to know how meaningful it was.
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