The Makings of a Poet

Accidental Poet



 

It came to my attention

Some years ago

My best friend revealed to me

That he was not so

 

He scoffed at my poetic pen

That real men don’t write poetry

And what does it take to be a real man?

Resisting the pull of gravity?

 

Without a doubt

A poet must contemplate

A relationship with inner Muse

 A partnership to negotiate

 

An expression of sorts

Emotions lurking in the heart

Love, passion, pain, dreams

Aspirations from the start

 

Unafraid to think outside the box

To follow your Muse’s lead

From as little as one word or idea

Grow a poem from a tiny seed

 

Confidence feeding upon itself

Believing in your ability

That words can appear from thin air

Building on your stability

 

And before you know it

You’re well on your way

Look back on what you’ve written

And a poet you think you’ll stay

 

Heed not the critics quips

For what do they know of writing?

As they make a great subject

Poetry they are inviting

 

Songwriters are poets too

Dylan, McCartney and Denver

Made famous because they wrote

Words in a poetic manner

 

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  • Published: March 6th, 2024 01:26
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  • Teddy.15

    In life there is always someone willing to pull us down, they don't want to believe that we actually enjoys doing something such as writing, most likely because they do even less. A good way of losing friends in my opinion. 🌹

    • Accidental Poet

      Well Teddy, in the case of my ex-best friend, I think that his ego and masculinity was threatened by my writing a poem. And that's even though the poem was about something that we both enjoyed very much, driving and owning a muscle car. Muscle cars, for a guy, a masculine interest as they have high performance engines and are powerful with beautiful body lines (much like a woman) all of which men are normally attracted to. But he chose to smirk at my poem as though he disapproved of it. Hint big boy: if you care about your best friend, don't disrespect him or expect you won't have a best friend much longer. Sorry for bending your ear Teddy, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😉👍

    • Goldfinch60

      Such true words AP, men shouldn't cry either but I write and I cry as I am a very emotive person and emotive people are so strong in this world we now live.

      Andy

      • Accidental Poet

        Yes Andy, just because a man cries doesn't mean that he's weak. What it does show is that he is human and on occasion all humans experience emotions that will cause their eyes to leak. It's a bodily function that allows that human to cope with what its dealing with emotionally. Thanks for reading and commenting Andy. 😉👍

      • orchidee

        Good write AP.
        KP could write poetry. Of course, the poems would only be on one theme: 'Me, me, me!' Meaning KP, not me myself. Oh, you know what I mean. Do shut up now Orchi, says Fido! lol.

        • Accidental Poet

          I know you think I know what you mean, but do you think you know what you mean that think what you mean that you thought what I mean? 🫤

          • orchidee

            That sounds like: Was that the thought you thought today, or did you forget you thought it, etc, etc!

            • Accidental Poet

              I forgot about it tomorrow. 😁

              • orchidee

                There's that ditty - Tomorrow is the day you worried about yesterday, or something like that. Goldfinch on here know it.

                • Accidental Poet

                  Depending on where you park your butt at what time, tomorrow could be yesterday. 🫤

                • Tom Dylan

                  Completely agree with every line.

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Thanks for reading and commenting Tom. There are some of us all on the same page. 😉👍

                  • Neville



                    this unquestionable truth will come as an eye opener to some no doubt .. but was crying out to be writ .. & you have argued our case so eloquently .. and it sits so pretty on the page .. tis indeed prettier than a lot of my friends wives .. Neville 😉🌹👍

                    • Accidental Poet

                      Thanks N, Well I consider us friends, but I'm divorced so I guess I'm off the hook on that one. 😁

                    • peto

                      Great write AP
                      I kept it quiet that I was trying to write from my mates for years
                      Pride ? Ego? Fear? Dunno
                      Until I wrote an acrostic for one of their new borns
                      Loved this subject

                      • Accidental Poet

                        Thanks Peto, I guess some people just see things differently than others. Mostly I think lots of men see writing poetry as not being masculine enough and their ego would deflate if they were to write poetry. But as I stated in my poem, there are many men songwriters like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and John Denver. And songwriting is just glorified poetry. Its all beautiful. 👍

                      • Cloie

                        This poem beautifully captures the journey of self-discovery and acceptance within the realm of poetry. It's like a gentle reminder that being a poet isn't just about writing words; it's about embracing emotions, exploring the depths of the heart, and daring to think outside the box. The imagery of the poet's relationship with their inner Muse is so vivid and relatable, reminding us of the importance of creativity and vulnerability in the artistic process. With each stanza, it's as if the poem is guiding us on a journey of self-discovery, urging us to believe in our ability to create something beautiful out of thin air. And the mention of famous songwriters as poets too adds an extra layer of depth, reminding us that poetry comes in many forms and can touch our souls in unexpected ways. This poem is such a heartfelt tribute to the power of poetry and the resilience of the human spirit. Great work!

                        • Accidental Poet

                          Wow, thank you Cloie for such a detailed and positive review of my poem. You get an A+ for attention to detail. 😉👍

                        • sorenbarrett

                          To say that real men are not poets is to say that real men are blind. Being sensitive to one's feelings and environment seems not only wise but most primitively man like. As a hunter and warrior sensitivity to one's environment was critical. What of Homer, Solomon, Shakespeare, they weren't men. Poetry is at the heart of what it is to be human.

                          • Accidental Poet

                            Thank you soren, yes I agree with you and you've hit the proverbial nail on the head here that my ex-best friend obviously had no clue of. The male ego has a lot to learn about relating to other people.



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