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On Being A Poet - Bobbi's Challenge
by The Bear Paw
Monday, April 06, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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If I were a poet
I would hang around
with Georg
soak up his
seriously humorous
wit which encourages
my facetious nature.

I would sit at
Karen and Karla's feet
listening in awe
of strength, courage
and love which shines
in everything they do.

I would stand
with Jasmin
save a tree
adopt a seal
learn that it's the
rest of the world
that's crazy
not me.

I would soar to the heavens
with Eileen
capture every star
and learn in the cosmos
what the infinite universe
has in store for me.

But words fail me
For there is
so much to learn
from so many of you
all I can do
is stay in my den
lay my head back
and let out a heavy sigh
If only I were a poet!

 

(c) Carolyn Red Bear, 2009
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Reviewed by randy smith 4/17/2009
Bear Paw, Thank you for visiting my den!I enjoy reading works of other great poets like you. many blessings.R C Smith
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge 4/13/2009
A beautiful tribute to poets and to the poet who penned it.
Reviewed by High Country Girl 4/9/2009
:):) Witty Word play, much enjoyed Ty. You could come downunder where I am, Coz I can guarantee you in the heat here, if nothing else, silliness always abounds..it's the heat you know ;)
Good to catch up again, which I am still doing alot of..LOL
Ch'erie
Reviewed by Susan Williams 4/8/2009
What a beautiful tribute to some of your favorite poets -- and you did it with a poem -- how clever of you! Susan Williams
Reviewed by J'nia Fowler 4/8/2009
You are a poet in my book. I love your work. Many hugs, J'nia
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 4/8/2009
This is beautiful,fantastic work,I especially like the ending,take care

Edwin
Reviewed by jude forese 4/7/2009
solid poem for someone who doesn't consider herself as a poet ...
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 4/7/2009
Well, Carolyn; I think you have just submitted evidence proving that you are indeed a poet. This is a very sweet write. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Linda Hill 4/7/2009
Bear Paw,
This lovely poem proves to me you ARE a poet...very gifted and an asset to the Den. I will be tracking you!

Many blessings,
~Linda
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 4/6/2009
but, you certainly are--a wonderful write and lovely tribute to these other poets!
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 4/6/2009
Hmmm, this was written so beautifully and expressed so much that I would dare to say you ARE a poet....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 4/6/2009
As those French trappers up in Canada would say,"mes oui ma petite cherie! tu es une grand poetesse! ! !"
You are full of humor, and passion, and over all, you are one of the crazy gang that smears words on paper. We all are tagging poetry!

Georg

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip 4/6/2009
Bear, you were always the poet, in my mind. But as you say in fine words of the poet, there is much to learn from others.
Love and {{{{hugs}}}},
Leland
Reviewed by Ed Matlack 4/6/2009
The best challenge poem I've read since the last as all are the poets best...e
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 4/6/2009
You my sweet girl have grown a seed of poetry into a tree, let's call it a poetree, and it's beautiful for you added many leaves and colours, and strong roots in friendship. Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 4/6/2009
Bear,

You are a Poet. Never doubt yourself - and thank YOU for including me. I've a lot to learn about poet-ing. =] You encourage me to write, and so does everyone here. Beautiful write.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


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