This is not a poem

I cannot write poems of love
Love needs a certain passion
I am driven only by gluttony

This is not even a poem
Why does it have to be?
If I write it in this fashion
And, call it a poem
Does it become poetry?

What is this,
if not a poem?
A question
An answer
A rant, maybe
A dry mind, for sure

But, if I don’t know how
to write poetry
This is
what a poem just might be

22 comments

  1. THIS IS A POEM!!! And a great poem πŸ™‚ and you know how to write poems… and I think you write beautiful “poems of love”! Take care & have a nice week-end πŸ™‚

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    1. Thank you, Frederic! You are very kind, as always, my friend. And, your words matter a lot. Thanks so much. It makes me happy that you think so. πŸ™‚
      You too take care and have a lovely weekend! πŸ™‚

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  2. This is like a poem so desperately trying to disguise itself as something…something…ohh I can’t find the word! Sneaky! I love this! πŸ™‚

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  3. you’re sooo talented and humble… well, whatever you call it, it’s really a splendid text… πŸ™‚ it’s reminded me of Jacques PrΓ©vert’s wonderful poems… keep up, please! πŸ™‚

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    1. Aw, thanks so much Melanie, you’re very kind as always.
      And, wow thank you for that comparison – I feel humbled. ❀
      Have a great weekend, my friend! πŸ™‚

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  4. Beautiful Poem! You say you do not know anything about love yet you write at length on it….you share so much love too. You say you do not know anything about writing poetry yet you write such profound and beautiful poems……
    ?????

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    1. Thanks, R! Your unwavering kindness means a lot to me. I suppose, I was in a funny mood when I wrote this – I respect your thoughts, my dear friend.
      Hope you’re doing well!
      Have a great weekend!

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  5. This is great!! I think poetry is in the mind of the writer. All poetry rules are meant to be broken, taped together, and recycled. So maybe this is a poem, maybe it’s not…it’s up to you :-). All I know is that I enjoyed it!!!

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    1. Oh wow, that is a incredible way to put it and how very true – “poetry is in the mind of the writer.” πŸ™‚
      It is indeed a poet’s interpretation of the poem that makes it what it is. Thank you so much for that lovely and positive outlook! πŸ™‚
      I’m pleased to find that you enjoyed it! Much love! ❀

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