Breeds Of Poets
There are two distinct kinds of poets
the long-haired and
the short- haired
The long-haired is the most common
the one seen in most coffee-houses and libraries
while the short-haired poet is wiry and energetic
and will happily shake hands with anyone
Both kinds love to perform
at poetry readings and circuses
and both love attention and being rewarded
with a treat of applause
Both have distinctive barks
but no set markings
some are black, others white
some are spotted
These two breeds love people
but are very independent
they do not follow commands
and cannot be trained to jump through hoops.
keith jeffries
Wed 26th Jan 2022 13:42
dk.,
Your poetry is passing through a very interesting and thoughtful period. This poem has much to commend it. I regard with some humour your categorisation of poets as I cannot find a place for myself, possibly 'short haired' as I am completely bald. It is in the final stanza in which you address the real poet and one which I believe many poets will be able to relate to, including myself.
Thank you for this
Keith