Making words count
Poetry and prose – the writing of the inspired
Ones who’ve had their imaginations fired
Provocative and challenging with their points of view
Geniuses, looking at the nature of life a-new
Flowery language that borders on the absurd
From convention and rule, set free like the bird
The craft of simple words formed into high art
Defending the underdog – they’ve played a large part
Collectively – of great inspiration and influence
Creators of seminal works and deliberate nonsense
It would be great to be revered like Kipling or Blake
But even this little poem was difficult to make.
Matthew Blyther
Linden Road
Bognor Regis