Mike's epitaph

by Michael D Nalley   Mar 30, 2009


Here lies a poet, and a humble man
Yet, I believe he was his most loyal fan

Pray, he was not often misunderstood
His range short, but his aim was good

He borrowed skipping reels of rhyme
Missing his mark from time to time

At best he knew what he wrote about,
Or at least believed he did no doubt

Here he rests and here he may lie
But, his honest words will never die

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  • 15 years ago

    by Jad

    This poem was very good and the flow again was good and the rhyme was good meaning its not forced. This poem spoke to me a lot because I kind of missed my rhymes every once in a while. Good job.

  • 15 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Wow, I agree with just about all of the comments above. This was such a unique and orginal piece, you nailed it so well. Each line was extremely powerful and full of meaning, leaving the reader stunned and blown away. Great descriptions, imagery and above all deepth. There was so much to think about in this piece, you wrote this wonderfullu. Well-expressed emotions and thoughts. 5/5 from me, take care and God Bless You!

    ~MaryAnne

  • 15 years ago

    by Nanita

    A man that understands himself without a doubt. He knows he makes mistakes every now and then just as humans do. I'd say this poem is like marking your "spot" Well done (:

  • 15 years ago

    by Sylvia

    I will have to say that I agree with all the comments that have been left, nothing much I can add other than it is well written and it is a novel idea to write your own epitaph or at least I believe it would be yours. No matter what you are true to the words you write and those honest words will never die, they live on long after you. Well done.

  • 15 years ago

    by East Poetry

    Great poem,

    My favorite part is:

    He borrowed skipping reels of rhyme
    Missing his mark from time to time

    You seem to think as a poet that poeple dont quite understand or apprectiate your talent enough. I will read more of your peotry to get a chance to see your skill. and perhaps understand your talent better.

    Randy

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