Maybe I'm a terrible poet,
And quite simply-
I just did not know it…
Nevertheless,
It shall never be said-
I did not sing like a bird
My verse to the world!
Nor that I did not play the flute for your dance,
or a dirge for your mourning…
May not be the key or beat you like…
Alas,
I shall sing to you anyway.
Home is where the heart is, they say…
May our verses help sing humanity home.
©baccusbee 2019
Inspiration Credit:
Sing Me Back Home by Don Williams 2014
Matthew 11:17
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TL/DR:
Writing, especially poetic verse is an itch in my bones. It's something I'm compelled to release and if I didn't, I wouldn't be me.
Creativity is a life saver and a blessing for preserving our mental health. With that, I express my genuine gratitude for accepting me as you find me in the poetry and writing communities.
Terrible Poet is the moniker I've claimed for myself across social media. Acutely aware my verse is awkward at times, I'm continually working on improving.
In fact I self study poetry and writing a lot.
Claiming this name has been a way for me to manage my expectations on the front end.
If it fits it sticks.
When I publish I'm not expecting my post to go into orbit. Having zero expectations for my published works has eased my anxiety about sharing.
Though I still get a pit in my stomach when I hit publish, because I'm worried it will be rubbish— which is not my intention.
After choosing and self appointing this title I became aware of the others who have publicly held the title, though not by choice and by all appearances they had no cares to give about it either.
Oh dear, so there's that.
Not my intention either.
(Facepalm)
I'm not formally trained in the art of writing or poetry, but I did excel in English and Creative Writing in high school and college. It just wasn't the degree I completed, though dearly I wish it had been. I made other choices for promises of employability & steady work with a child to raise and that former profession has served me well and taught me a lot about the human condition.
Thanks for reading.✨
