I Am Not A Poet

Like the title states, I am not a poet. I am bad at it. I am a storyteller. But here, have some feelings.

I Am Not A Poet

Never have I been a poet

I can not write the words for angels

If I did they would certainly know it

It was from me, because away they would throw it

And away my words would be lost for eternity.

My words, they are not pretty.

My words, they do not shine.

They stumble, they fall, they trip, they are not ready

Not to be given to that angel of mine.

So here I stand in front of you wordlessly

Recurrently unable to express my uncertainty,

Of what to say.

I can not give you riches, nor am I religious

But you are the angel that has made my brain so vicious

For what to say, I don't know.

You have caused me so much pain, but I just can't let go. 

I wish I could fix how you hate me so,

But I am not a poet, and my words can not change this freak show.

My uncertain words mean nothing, but this I know,

It is to my angel that my life I owe.

Reviews

[Not Your Typical New Yo..]

Like you, I rather be writing my stories than poetry. Robert McCammon had once stated he's not good at writing poetry, and that's why he hardly puts them in his books. However, when h did put poetry in his novel he Five (actually, lyrics) he was pretty good at it. I think every writer has the ability to write poetry. I myself don't think as a poet, but others seemed to like my work. Though, you may not feel this a poem you have here...it is.

[Skai Rain]

Thank you. I do agree that almost anything can be looked at as poetry depending on who reads it, but my issue is that I don't feel I can convey my emotions through poetry as well as I can subconsciously do through characters in a story.

[Lyn Anderson]

I actually really like this. If you think it's not poetry, it is. I might modify the format to fit the style better, such as a block paragraph, either shortening the length of the lines or having them flow more like a story.

[Rene Salinas]

When we share with one another at times through passing conversation or simply through a little more elaboration we often use phrases which if one only had time to stop and question it would cause a sudden moment of silence. One of them is the word reality. When used we nod to one another, although frankly I am not sure what the nodding is all about when we don't even know what that word means but we certainly imply meaning. In this writing there is a certain intention shining through, firstly the one that poets and/or poems could well be a representation of exultation. That's already interesting, then the recognition that as she tells us that she is not a beholder of sacred words quite the contrary someone who just like all the other ninetynine percent of us struggle through life. We are certainly very aware of our shortcoming, we don't revel in the fragility of humanity but we wear it well. Yet the closing lines are so intriguing then after all it is said and done we still have eyes to see the divine intentions shining through?

How many different levels of reality shared here....

Thankyou

[Skai Rain]

Thank you very much. I find the reality and rules in society have little sense, but we all have to follow them! Haha.

[JC]

a true writer admits and even showcases their faults, that is angelic in itself...so you are a poet in my eyes.

[Skai Rain]

Thank you.

[John Preston]

Would you believe
that's two of us
on this site not even
a poet
But we try our best
leave the rest to the
best......HMMMMMMM.

Nice write.

Like myself I think you write from the heart
to me that's the best write of all.

[Marquessa]

Although I LOVE the idea that you are putting forth, I do think the structure could be a little neater. Some of your rhymes are a bit rudimentary, but I have no problem in believing that you could easily become a poet who can "write the words for angels." (:

[Michael G. Smith]

A poem of non-poetry, I do declare "muy bueno" and very clever.

[Skai Rain]

Thank you :)

[Vita Rose]

"Never have I been a poet
I can not write the words for angels
If I did they would certainly know it
It was from me, because away they would throw it
And away my words would be lost for eternity"

I absolutely relate. I loved it 

[Skai Rain]

Thank you. I am so glad you relate to it.

[Ashira Macy]

I think you could become one if you put your mind to it. Your words do shine, though the form could be tweaked and bettered. Regardless, I felt this was a beautiful, well done piece of art.

[Roger Turgeon]

I certainly would work on the structure more than the thoughts. You sometimes rhyme, sometimes not. Verses and lines are unbalanced...you might try counting syllables if your intent is to rhyme...not so important if your writing is just stream of words. All that being said....your words are always ready to be heard...keep writing ( : O )