As I'm not in the business of courting popularity,

My contributions display a certain disparity,

Ask no questions, told no lies

Never ever struck me as being too wise.

 

Poetry is for me the great literary game

Never shying away from praise or blame,

Seeking to please OR provoke debate,

Seem perfectly suited to poetry's state.

 

Write what you please but be pleased with what's written,

Pleasing yourself is a good way to be smitten..

You can't be popular with all who will read

So, just write what comes to you - OK...all agreed? 

 

And be certain by doing so that you will share

The great blessing of poetry with others out there!

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