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brittle light
brittle light
Apr 13, 2011 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Pig In A Poke

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I shall not write of tragedy
in the Shakesperean sense
for I know not of such things

and so I read
and believe

nor shall I ply
the dramatic shenanigans
of the romantics
for reasons essentially the same

and so I read
and believe

I write
in pastoral settings
gentle stories
of love, family
home and hearth,

and I scribe these tales truely
for all those
who know not of such things

so they can read
and believe

About This Poem

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: upstate New York USA, USA

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Comments

M

Maverick

14 years 3 months ago

Well done

I love the idea of this poem! Its so different from the angry and sad pieces you usually get; it's really refreshing.

Small suggestion with the last two lines: perhaps change it to

so they can read
and believe.

I feel like it might fit better with the tone of your poem, but it's your choice, of course.

S

scribbler

14 years 3 months ago

hello

I felt as if I could have written this, just not as well...................scribbler

brittle light

brittle light

14 years 3 months ago

hello again

As I was composing this piece, I did think of you and your work , its syle and grace; a big part in inspiring this poem...I thank you for that, and your comments

S

scribbler

14 years 3 months ago

lol

Usually what follows someone saying I inspired them is a big ol' fart lmao............stan

Eduardo Cruz

Eduardo Cruz

14 years 3 months ago

Al

I was pulled in by your title, then the poem was apropos to the title.
I have read and I do believe in all these things.
Very interesting write,so clear in it message and precise. I saw no frills or tiresome metaphor.
Thanks for posting is was a joy to read something smooth and elegant.
Eddie C.

brittle light

brittle light

14 years 3 months ago

Hi Eddie

thank you for your gracious comments...very much appreciated

sincerely,