Poems don't have to be
But do they really?
Author's Notes: This poem was inspired by Max J's "This is what They say." Please go and read Max J's poem. Thank You.
A poem does not always have to be smart and witty
Some of the best ones written feel pretty shitty
At least they do when they're off the top of your head
Some of them seem crazy, especially if you're up late and not in bed
Sometimes the meaning doesn't have to be deep
A few have been conjured from a lack of sleep
Yes, not all poems are equal, not comparable to each other
Most poems are from different minds in different times,
Born from different fathers and mothers
They don't always have to have a double meaning
A double entendre
They're not always intentional leaning
To concepts, ideas, or abstracts they sway
The inner workings will always be at play
The best councils kept neigh sayers near, not at bay
Poems don't always have to have be appealing or mystique
Poems don't always have to come under such harsh critique
Like the truth, let them flow
It's better to have the ugly truth than the best dolled up lie on show
Sure, poems may need to be witty and need to be smart
Yet, there's something about them that we pour so much into with our heart
About the Creator
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Comments (1)
I just love how you give credit and links to other poems you were inspired by! That is so awesome. I love your playfulness with this one. It was well written, but also sang a truth I think we all need to hear. Sometimes you just need to write what speaks to you, and that’s the only meaning it needs.