I enjoy criticism when it’s constructive
Can be demoralising though when it’s destructive
But when it is addressed from an educated source
It can be most encouraging of course.
Never be afraid to ask for assistance
When you know someone who can tell at a glance
Whether what you are at is worth pursuing
But never give up at what you’re doing.
Keeping the mind active
Will result in something attractive
Being the end result
Whether entertaining or prone to insult
You never know when you begin to write
Whether it will be entertaining or totally trite
But continue on you surely must
Putting your thoughts in the God you trust
What ever form your God takes
It will countenance your mistakes
And encourage you from another source
A bolt of lightening from another light force
No two works will be the same
Never say to yourself I can’t fan this flame
That will, with thought bring words that blend;
When you reach the bottom of the page you have come to the end.
C.J. Black
Published by Chris Black ~The Poet's Poet~
The published and unpublished manuscripts of Chris Black. A writer from Wexford, Chris has been writing and publishing poetry for over quarter of a century. September 2016 saw his dream come to fruition with the publication of his first book of Poetry and Short Stories titled Same Train, Different Track.
Preferred reading - Autobiographies, the history of the native American Indian and a vast array of poetry books. Continues to write by day and night by giving the sawdust a shake which in turn awakens the grey matter. - has an eclectic taste in music, spent 16 happy years as a radio presenter in a part time capacity while "slaving" away at the coal face now enjoying all that retirement has to offer and more. Tweets @CJBlack2012, on Soundcloud @ https://soundcloud.com/the-poets-poet-1 youtube @Chris Black-poetry-spoken word. You can find his "work" at https://chrisblack2012.wordpress.com If you do happen to drop by do let him know your thoughts, who you are and where you come from - He will in time also pay you a return visit. Thank you.
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Today from the Man Shed 
You’re good value Chris – free sagacity thrown in with your poetry! Well done friend.
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Well I am honoured to have happened on a sagacious a person as yourself Mike, thank you.
Are you still on your travels?
Chris.
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not travelling Chris – just focusing on other worthy matters so my routine is all blown to sh1t. I can keep visiting tho’ so keep it up – I’m watching you!
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As I am watching and awaiting your approval or otherwise of my next attempt at “poetry”
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Another good read
I’ll certainly be back
To read more of the awesomeness
Of C J Black 🙂
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Ah hang on there, I have to fit my head into my cap in the morning.
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teehee, see ya soon
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