The secrets are all out …….
… the warm bath of self infatuation …
As you emerge from the warm bath
of self infatuation
your pen in wrinkled hand your ego in wet embrace
just what was it you expected ?
A sole quenching embrace from a friend or a stroke of
your ego from that lover
did you stand at the podium seeking the approval
the smile of total strangers ?
Your poetry slam worked for impressing young egos
and old sloppy writers with inky fingers
in rumpled cheap suits
does it feed the unquenchable hungers within ?
Did it exorcise the poetic desperation
release the evil demons
tightening one’s own heartstrings as if
the stranger on the subway retying the shoes of strangers ?
Why did you choose the pen of all things your personal
train-wreck will never cross
the trestle of privacy again
was it ever worth it ?
The secrets are all out ………….
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https://www.creativeexiles.com/author/edf/
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Incredible write! It feels like the author and Longfellow are having a conversation. Your poem asks the questions many poets ask themselves through out their journey. Thoroughly enjoyed the read this morning. I wish you joy in your journey. Jamie
I believe every poet defines his/hers self flagellation with their pens. For me I’m a moody writer, I may write furiously for a week, then put my pen down for two weeks. I’m very critical of my work and believe me I have long conversations with myself about it. It’s definitely a journey, Longfellow had a few of his own, along with very sad tragic moments in his life, but oh was he a gifted writer indeed. Nicely penned Ed, I thoroughly enjoyed this write. Kudos
Powerfully expressed poem, Ed, and a very interesting read. Not sure if the piece is to your self or another poet, so, can’t comment in detail. Well done though. Take care.
Thank you Jamie , some people might never question why but as a non artist …..;-} I ask myself often just why I write . I do appreciate these comments however and THAT is why I began.
Thank you Vincent My friend . Yes and you are a brilliant writer . I have often seen the Longfellow in your words and appreciate them greatly , you are a gifted writer and may it bring much peace !
Hi Phyllis , It is to myself though inspired by others . I got to thinking about what others expect of us too after recent comments and such , I for one am even often conflicted with my own writing although I know all our writings serve and inspire each of us in our own ways . Thank you as always my good friend !….Ed