An elementarily simple expression of the yearning angst in the heart of a poet. Or, why poets are so depressed.
A Poet’s Dilemma
I sit on the bank of the fisherman’s stream
Feeling depressed and wanting to scream.
For how can I write of the large-mouthed bass
When I’m standing here sticking my thumb up my ass?
How can I bespeak the wonders of thee
When I’ve nailed my tongue to the trunk of a tree?
Oh what a well-read poet I’d be
If I scribbled on paper instead of my knee.
The day grows dark.
The light does pass.
I’m standing here stuffing
My head up my ass.
Hi Dennis...This is the first time I've ventured into your den. You are different, irreverent and a tad shocking. I did laugh though! As to whether poets are depressed, speak for yourself :-p I'm not depressed, I'm impressed! Looking forward to reading more of your work. I am taking a look at the preview for stinky feet.
Chanti
"chuckle". Ok, so you said it and yes, there are times I think we are all caught in that same position.
Sherry
Reviewed by Y. B. Normal (Reader)
Reviewed on June 27, 2004
ur funny
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2004
After I have worked my way through hundreds of love and heartache-poems this one is quite different - and exactly what I needed to read.
Thanks for the laugh.
LOL...Welcomed laughter! Life sure does get in the way of my muse, too.
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on November 29, 2003
..Denis you are the greatest!!! I just love your sense of humour ..and the underlying seriosness..Hey poet!!!!..Lighten up!..It's a bit dark in there..ain't it?..not to mention the well..hmmmm
Fantastic write..do give us more sir!!! LOL!!!!!!!
My book of poetry is being redone by me, I have a beautiful cover designed and the book will have a few more than 200 poems in it. I am going to have it printed on demand here in Canada. When it is done I will let you know when it is done and if anyo
You are a scream!
That is something I wish I could do. Thanks for the laugh.
Denise Nowakowski from Australia.
Micke
Chanti
Sherry
Thanks for the laugh.
Fantastic write..do give us more sir!!! LOL!!!!!!!
Vesna..:)
Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)