There is no money in poetry

Aa Harvey

There is no money in poetry

 

 

The foundations have been laid, now the money needs to be made.

I want to become a full time poet; how do I make this pay?

Is there anybody out there willing to offer a helping hand?

If poems were worthy £1, I would have made a grand.

 

 

What is poetry worth? 

I know the value of words;

But what hope is there for a future,

When poetry is all free, just like music?

We live in a changing world.

 


Still seeking a publisher;

Still seeking inspiration.

Still seeking enlightenment;

Still in need of a vacation.

 

 

I write at least one poem a day; now I’m on book twenty two.

I like that Twenty One Pilots song they are playing;

I wish I could know what you think.  What will it take to prove,

That people like my poetry and the words that I use?

No other job will ever inspire me, I have a vocation;

This is my truth.  This is what I do.

 

 

Please send a sign, or a contract to sign;

It’s a sign of the times, that there is no money in rhymes.

I’m not asking for much money; just enough to live comfortably.

I dream of having my books published; no I’m not being funny.

 

 

I’m deadly serious; this is what I need, what I want.

I want to be a poet; I will do whatever I must.

My life is too short on this Earth to be lying, in the sun;

I must write, I must yearn; I must believe and I must trust.

 

 

One thousand poems written; some good, some bad.

But the majority are welcomed with open hands.  I gave it all I had.

I am still a novice; I am always honest.

I am getting better with age; even if this poem doesn’t show it.

 

 

This is truth, this is real; now let it pay for my meals.

I am humble before all poets; if you ask I will kneel.

I will beg you to just take a look at my works;

Do not judge me by just one poem.  That is all I ask;

Surely this I deserve.

 

 

No poet can always be perfect;

My style may be different to theirs,

But we are all worthy of your notice…

 

Let us know that you care.

 

 

(C)2016 Aa Harvey. All Rights Reserved.

  • Author: Aa Harvey (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 13th, 2016 07:56
  • Category: Letter
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  • WriteBeLight

    You are a wonderful poet. There are ways to self-publish, at minimal costs. And, you can put your books on Amazon, although your profit margin is not great. But, your stuff will be out there. Keep trying!

    • Aa Harvey

      Thanx, but I lack the motivation at the moment. Maybe in the future.

      • WriteBeLight

        Know the feeling....:)



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