Am I really a poet if I don’t feel anymore?
If I flew up in the clear grey sky
and have been flying there aimlessly for seven full moons.
If words don’t escape my mouth
and my mind has fallen silent;
If sun has packed their bags and left its palace
giving an example to impressionable humans.
Am I really a poet if I sit in front of a computer,
candle crying tears on my dried skin,
stars whispering in my ears to pack in
when I can’t seem to cut myself deep enough
to bleed words that knit themselves into the screen,
and build a mirror for others to look into,
point their finger and say “shit, that’s so you”.
Am I really a poet if emotion is a language of the soul
and I need him to teach me how to speak it;
If I have tried to belong my whole life
and the only thing I have truly tied with
is the winter floor, I have melted into
asking cracks in the ceiling foolish questions like-
Am I really a poet?
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Author:
Moonchild (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: February 16th, 2022 09:50
- Comment from author about the poem: I am just a writer in the dark searching for feelings to write about.
- Category: Sad
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Comments2
To answer your question: YES, YOU ARE A POET! Especially after reading this beauty I can say it with conviction. I feel like many people wouldn't consider themselves "poets" because they feel like it's an elusive goal that is beyond reach; but the reality is we're all poets at heart. "Am I really a poet if I don’t feel anymore?" I've been living the apathetic life for quite a while now, after my mom's passing. So honestly lacking emotions just empowers you even more to write and that's what makes the poetry so much more impactful. Beautifully written! 🌟👍
Thank you so much for this reply. You don't know how much it means to me that you found a piece of yourself here and I am truly sorry about your mother. Not having emotions can be a good topic to write about too, you are absolutely correct. Thank you again!!!
Paleblue, awesome poem. My feet are tried to this winter floor. Good, good stuff. I look forward to a poet friend. I'll read more soon and comment(that's a promise, I don't give them lightly) Can you do me a favor, and check out my poem "The Poem Of Our Lives" there is a thread running between this poem and mine. Feedback please. Yours, Tj
Thank you and sure I will check it out!!
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