The last poem
The last poem has been finished to satisfaction.
Now, it's time for different words
to find retaliation
for how I have made them sound absurd.
All the indulgent self observation
whilst ignoring a broken world.
Never saying a word.
Never saying a word.
Crafting images of obfuscation
to keep my soul from freezing cold.
Searching for the indignation
that once made my thoughts so bold.
Burning anger doused by sadness
and a fear of growing old.
Cowardice,
I know,
I know.
So I write this as a poets warning.
A shame that must be told.
That, for a pittance,
for songs of cats and sunsets,
a poets honour has been sold.
So,
You beautiful, incandescent young poets.
Buy motorbikes, shine like gold.
But, please, if you make it
stay angry when you are old.
Support CosmoFunnel.com
You can help support the upkeep of CosmoFunnel.com via PayPal.
Comments
Wise words Nigel ...from the heart and experience ?
Thanks Marion, definitely from both
Nigel
I really like this, Nigel. Those last four lines finish this poem perfectly ? a very well deserved nomination x
Thanks so much, I am quite proud of the last verse.
Thank you Being Me
Nigel
I like the word obfuscation and this is a super cool muse , the cats and sunsets stanza is my fav for being whacky poetic humour. Kudos for a fantastic poem.
pls Pleez do comment my newest poem too.
Thanks
I love llamas!!
Nigel
Sir Nigel, once again your superlative language skill have created an epic piece! What sage advice you have given here my friend and one that we should take to heart..a worthy nomination..thank you for the 'poets warning' and for the pleasure of an enjoyable read. Stay well my friend. Lady L xx
My Lady Lodigiana,
This is actually 2yrs old. After the high of publishing Puddle Cat Poems I got the endo morphine crash and I was beating myself up for playing it quite safe. I put it aside and have only just found it again.
I don't think I have lost the anger yet.
Just a moment of doubt.
I think that the advice still stands.
Thank you my friend
Nigel
I love this piece of work, Nigel. Congratulations on the well deserved nomination ???
Thank you Tracey, when I re-found this I was a bit confused that I had put it aside. I am really proud of it and the sentiment it expresses. While I don't feel young anymore I am still angry when I should be.
You are young so stay incandescent and if you want any advice on bikes....
Thanks Tracey
Nigel
Ah, if only I was young. I’m now in my 49th year. Oil of Olay must have been working all these years ? So pleased you found this incredible piece & brought it to Cosmo x
Nice Nigel, congrats on the nomination. Terry Kay
Thanks Terry,, I enjoyed working on this and then discarded it. Don't know why I did. Love it now.
Nigel
Really cool poem angel congrats to you
Thanks so much Angel
Nigel