I turned up at this empty page today
Hoping I’d find something constructive to say.
After finding a title for the piece
Relaxation time, the mind at peace –
for a poem is a way of expressing ones feelings
this does not apply to all of course –
It can be said in so many various ways
With few or many words.
Thoughts on those you love in life
Maybe you find it easier to speak
with the written word?
On how we greet each breaking dawn,
each waking moment.
Your work, what it entails
You might be an entrepreneur
an entertainer, are they not one and the same?
Perhaps you keep cities, towns and their environs
neat and tidy
We should learn compassion, those of us who scorn
none of us are without fault.
Whether we are Pope, Politician or President –
Parent, Carer, House Person etc.
A poem at times can be much more than mere words
on a page
It can be endearing
Upsetting
Engaging
Irritating
Down right boring
If it is written and shelved away
for a rainy day
The poet will never realise its real effect
So brazen it out –
This is directed at self, so writers/readers
do not take offence
Give it its wings, its freedom
If it is to be slated, so be it.
Is not all criticism constructive?
(c) Chris Black 2017
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The published and unpublished manuscripts of Chris Black. A writer from Wexford, Chris has been writing and publishing poetry for the past twenty+ years. September 2016 saw his dream come to fruition with the publication of his first book Same Train, Different Track a book of Poetry and Short Stories.
Preferred reading - Autobiographies, the history of the native American Indian, plays golf badly according to those he plays with/against. Continues to try and write each day/night by giving the sawdust a shake and seeing what falls out - 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. Twitters badly @CJBlack2012, on Soundcloud @ C. J. Black & chris black 36, youtube @Chris Black-poetry-spoken word. You can find his "work" at http://www.chrisblack2012.com - very original? When he comes up with a fresher idea you will be the first to know. If you do happen to drop by either site 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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