Blog : When I'm gone

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3/27/2015 12:03 am

When I'm gone

When I'm gone

I write, not for a joy’s high of favour
That adulation comes to me cheaply
Not for my own sweet comfort to savour
But for passion’s write imbed so deeply

If I write for applause then let’s assume
I ask for it to be a silent prize
Sooner it be inscribed upon my tomb
That I then rest in written advertise

What author, in his effort seeks such fame
To glut the self in gloss of glory’s prime
As for me, I would rather leave my name
And let the reader have choice of my time

When I am gone and weary bones in soothe
Then come all applause as writing’s approve

Shartaun03 81F

6188 posts
3/27/2015 12:58 am

Well written Ron. How true it is. I often think that writing poetry is a good way to show your thoughts and feelings. You obviously have a talent for this. Have you ever heard of cowboy poetry? Years ago I was at a family reunion. The last night of the reunion we had a dinner and part of the evening entertainment a lady was invited to entertain us with cowboy poetry. Up until then I had never heard of it. Afterward I looked it up on the Internet and I was surprised how popular it was.

ronthepoet replies on 3/28/2015 7:50 am:
Than you for your nice comment. I must admit that I had never heard of Cowboy Poetry and did look it up on the net. I shall give it a try although I might have some trouble relating it to the place where I live, a real concrete jungle.

Maudie1 74F

8151 posts
3/27/2015 9:07 am

Beautiful Ron

ronthepoet replies on 3/28/2015 7:52 am:
Hallo Maudie and thank you for your little handy-clap...