As a poet
you need a profession
beyond the written word
Neal Hall
an ophthalmologist
Robert Burns once farmed unheard
One hand to feed
the other
as labor stakes its claim
Before
the words were uttered
— the genesis of fame
(Lessons From Neal: October, 2016)
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Author:
Kurt Philip Behm (
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Comments3
So well said Kurt poetry does not pay the bills. Nicely done
Amen, and thanks.
so true, good write much enjoyed
Thanks Norman, much appreciated.
most welcome
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