One Poet's Submission

Let's put all of the poets
all neat in a nice hand basket;
they'll all go to hell
quite unable to tell,
if it's a box or a wooden casket.

And God forbid that these poets
would truly speak of their voice;
they have to pretend
that it's just the end,
of their right to a freedom of choice.

There have been discussions and comments
pointing out all the differences, of late.
If you say what you feel
the best poets won't squeal,
less they're tricked into thinking they're great.

If one's not honest, there's a disservice,
for the true poet may  never learn;
if the constructive help,
only causes a grand "yelp",
then that poet doesn't deserve the "burn".

This site is a damn good example
for better poets one may never find,
they all seem to care
and that's something so rare;
it's so friendly, once you have signed.

I do have one tiny suggestion
if you can mingle with everyone here;
you'll benefit from style
that'll help all the while,
and you'll have growth with nothing to fear.

So let's have no blatantly blank stares
when all one has written is crap,
keep calm, if you will
which will keep things tranquil,
so you cannot fall into this trap.

Finally, what brings us together
is the fact that us writers all need;
our work etched in stone
so that when we're alone,
we'll be happy that someone did read.

Worry not about all of the feedback
that'll be subjective, at best.
Let them say what they will
you'll surely get your fill,
just keep your cards close to the vest.

Bottom line, if you're on Neopoet
and your wish is, "your poetry won't stink"...
just shut both your eyes
and brace for the surprise,
you're not nearly as important as you think.