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Improvement

I don't just write for reason
Or take myself too seriously
Throw caution to the wind sometimes
Embracing life's stupidity.
Boundaries tested, personally
I play with words and themes
Not everything in life is really meant to have a meaning.
Randomness of thoughts
Can often lead to blue sky thinking
Sometimes we just do some things
Because that's how we're feeling.
In simple terms, proficient
Sometimes words come easily
In other ways I'm vacant though
Lacking creativity.
Verse and limericks
Seem to be within my comfort zone
But I'll try anything
Experiences help you grow.
So if I didn't try
Then I wouldn't ever know
Whatever I think I've got right
Can always be improved on though.
 

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Leah Yodico

Hi,  I can relate to this /// aside from Haiku, I find solace in Limerick too// just push the boundaries // 

"what poets love most is the labor itself that deeply absorb work" 
 

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John Coggins

Thank you for commenting, and voting Leah! Much appreciated! I like the quote btw, what is it from?
much love.

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Leah Yodico

You're welcome!! 

" I think what poets love most is the labor of poetry itself that deeply absorb the work"
 from Robert Hass. 

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Donna Walton

I agree John, my work often has several drafts because I have a book that I write the finished poem in, therefore won't commit until I am totally happy, well most of the time anyway lol. Really enjoyed this and going to give you a well deserved vote. Good luck.xo

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John Coggins

Thank you so much Donna! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I'm so grateful for your time, interest, comment and vote! I used to use notepads, but often filled them with crossed out sections or entire poems crossed out, to be left with maybe 5 poems I'm fairly pleased with. Now I just use the memo on my phone, and have saved loads in pens and paper! Lol!
much love.

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Donna Walton

Ah but deprived your loved ones of untold wealth should you achieve a sudden meteoric and unexpected rise to fame, closely followed by an equally unexpected demise....lol.
You meanie tech head......xo

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lodigiana

Hi John, so sorry to have taken so long to find your poetry.. so many poets and so little time! This piece of yours really resonated with me, particularly with the ‘randomness of thought’ that happens  to me all the time and when I start a poem I usually have no idea where it will finish!.There is a real honesty in what you have written and I love it!!Congratulations on your nomination and good luck. Nice work! xx
Lodigiana

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John Coggins

Thank you for your wonderful comment Lodigiana! If you're anything like me, many of my ideas turn into something completely different! Lol! 
much love.

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James Curtis Geist

Singer Linda Ronstadt says,  "Music should not be left to the professionals."  In other words,  play music for the fun of it no matter your proficiency.  I think that is what you are saying about writing/poetry.  Nice write.  JCG

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John Coggins

Thank you JCG! Glad you liked it and I appreciate the comment. And yes, that's pretty much it is guess.☺

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linda wright

HI John i am all for learning myself nicely written your gifted linda j wright
 

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John Coggins

Hi Linda, 
Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated ☺
 

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Syd

Congratulations John. Well done mate - Syd 

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John Coggins

Wow!  Well I never! 
Thank you everyone on here for your support and welcoming into this community! I feel proud to be a small part of it.
Thank you Mum xx
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Lol!!!
 

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