The Truth About Poetry

I have a pen full of silver-dollar words,
but the bank won't pay a nickel for them.

So, I keep writing anyway,
at a penny for my thoughts.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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3 months ago

Are you trying to tell us that you are a cheap date? LOL! sorry, but it was right there and I just had to go for it!

very fondly, Cat

3 months ago

Hahaha! Love it, Cat. Thank you (and maybe I am. LOL!)

3 months ago

Hello, Michael,

Your poetry is "priceless."

Thank you!

3 months ago

Too kind, L. Thank you, and best to you and yours in the new year!