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has been included in
countless anthologies.

he’s received fellowships
and grants.

he’s known to be an activist
and socialist.

he’s currently publishing
a long long poem
that’s going to run into several volumes,
complete with arcane and obscure references.

at least once a month
he quotes Aeschyles
and Pindar.

he’s published several volumes of his
talks and essays.

he’s very good at
playing the game.

he’s always sure to
shake the right hands.

he’s also
never had a hang nail
and his dog’s
never thrown up on the rug.

his bills are always paid
and he’s never known
what it’s like
to have to miss a meal.

his socks always match,
his hair’s always combed
and he’s never made a fool out of himself
in front of family and friends.

and
his poetry
shows it.

there’s no soul,
no guts.

it’s so much empty air…

just talk.

when he’s gone,
other academics
will discuss his life
and dissect his books.

people will forget.

and other academics
will take his place.

and others
will soon take theirs.

i’m afraid
there will always be
academics,

smiling, confident
and sure.

and this
is just
one more reason
why you
absolutely need

someone
like
me.


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the academic poet

Contributed by JohnYamrus on Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 03:31:10 AM in AEST
Topic: oops



the academic poet

has been included in
countless anthologies.

he’s received fellowships
and grants.

he’s known to be an activist
and socialist.

he’s currently publishing
a long long poem
that’s going to run into several volumes,
complete with arcane and obscure references.

at least once a month
he quotes Aeschyles
and Pindar.

he’s published several volumes of his
talks and essays.

he’s very good at
playing the game.

he’s always sure to
shake the right hands.

he’s also
never had a hang nail
and his dog’s
never thrown up on the rug.

his bills are always paid
and he’s never known
what it’s like
to have to miss a meal.

his socks always match,
his hair’s always combed
and he’s never made a fool out of himself
in front of family and friends.

and
his poetry
shows it.

there’s no soul,
no guts.

it’s so much empty air…

just talk.

when he’s gone,
other academics
will discuss his life
and dissect his books.

people will forget.

and other academics
will take his place.

and others
will soon take theirs.

i’m afraid
there will always be
academics,

smiling, confident
and sure.

and this
is just
one more reason
why you
absolutely need

someone
like
me.






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Re: the academic poet (User Rating: 1 )
by inlovewithaladd on Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 05:15:17 AM AEST
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agreed. poetry from the soul is much better than poetry from the mind


Re: the academic poet (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 11:35:56 AM AEST
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Good work, my friend.
huggs, smiles,
emy


Re: the academic poet (User Rating: 1 )
by brew on Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 12:58:28 PM AEST
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To write from within, is poetry Its heart

Very well structured, written and composed..
Loved it


Brew~


Re: the academic poet (User Rating: 1 )
by Harmony on Tuesday, 18th December 2007 @ 05:09:14 AM AEST
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But poetry from the soul can be very dull saying all the things that peope know there is not alot marvelous about it :) but I maybe wrong take no notice Im an idiot :)




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