A Prayer For Poets Poem by Mike Finley

A Prayer For Poets

Rating: 5.0


Let a thing be what we say it is,
if a donkey is eating corn
let the donkey not be an allegory
nor the corn a corn byproduct.

Let us not despise readers
for not 'getting us'
when we did nothing to let them in,
and everything to keep them out.

Let every offering be a gift,
first from you and then from us.
Let 'Let this serve you well'
be both credo and apologia.

Do not let us fall down
the well of our awareness.
Neither let us feel special
Just because we hear music.

Lead us not into obscurity,
and deliver us from brilliance.
For thine is the poem
forever amen.



(2006)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Darbyshire 27 April 2006

Good man Mike, well written, good good good, Dave

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Esther Leclerc 27 April 2006

A call to all that is good. Beautiful thoughts are the first step...

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Brian Dorn 27 April 2006

Mike, may your prayer be answered... awesome write! ! Brian

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Joyce Chelmo 27 April 2006

Thanks I needed that Mike. *grin

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Joe Breunig 21 October 2011

An enjoyable piece; loved the message; unfortunately, not everyone will understand the heart of a poet; nice job. -Joe Breunig author/poet, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory

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Terrance Woolridge 03 December 2007

Nice

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10/10 for me Mike, this is a fantastic poem I hope 2 read more like it. Never give up writing, yours sincerely, Marissa: -)

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***** ********* 30 April 2006

This poem is brilliant and humbling and so funny Mike. Thanks so much. A fav for me. 10 from grinning Tai

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Anna Russell 29 April 2006

this is just perfect! Hugs Anna xxx

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Mike Finley

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