I AM NOT A POET

 

 

I am not an elegist
I am only a man who picks up a pen
I write the thoughts that cross my mind
and then I put the pen down again

 

For this I am called a poet
but few really understand
A poet is a bard of beauty
I just write as a man

 

I aspire to be a poet
An odist to the eclectic divine
A lyricist that expresses the wonders
That lie in the depths of time

 

For now I will just be a writer
That dreams of the poet he may be
Looking and scribing in honesty
All the majesty that God allows me to see.

 

© 2013 Eddie K. Phillips

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I aspire to be a good poet but I don't think I am there yet. One day I will be as I open myself up to God's wonder.

Reviews

[Saumya]

i could completely relate with this Eddie..:)
you have very honestly and beautifully described, how we writers feel at the initial steps of being a poet..
and yes, i agree we all as human can only work, rest all is on God... he grants us what we truly deserve and at the right time, all i think we need is patience...:)

a wonderful read and write...completely enjoyed:)
well done:)

best wishes
saumya:)

[Eddie Phillips]

I agree Saumya. As I often say: a poet is a man that is inspired to write something significant. Not all of us can say we have had the inspiration. One day I hope to be able to say that. Writing is a talent. To touch others with your writing is a gift. I pray that we are all blessed enough to be inspired.

[Saumya]

youre welcm Eddie hope you soon reach there:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think you are on your way for sure...you are leaving it in the hands of God and the muse...give yourself to the words....and they will start to consistently come...

believe that.

as melanie once wrote and sang..."i am not a poet, living is the poem"

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you, I will continue to open myself up to inspiration.

[Gareth6d]

This is the best poem I have read in a very long time! Great poem, great style.

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for those kind words.

[Sirius King]

Based on this poem... I must say, you are definitely a good poet- with all of the ingredients to become a great poet.

great write!

100/100

[Eddie Phillips]

I hope so. Thank you for reading.

[Jessica]

I like it... isn't that everyone? :) Personally, I think you have a good sense of verse-

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you. Yeah we all aspire to be good poets. :)

[Holly Mason]

very lovely write
reaching for your poetic ways but feeling you are not quite there yet-like the humility in those thoughts
I have enjoyed reading your work much
thank you for sharing

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for reading. I like this poem because it speaks about the desire I have to be a poet. Thank you for reading my writing and connecting with what I have to say.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Sweet words with humility, that could be consider as Humble Poet :) anyway great write as always :)

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you. We all aspire to be good poets. I hope to get there someday. Thanks for the kind review.