A Gold Mine in a Well

In reading and writing poetry

we find nuggets of golden thoughts.

If some are crudely expressed

we get a thrill from the rest.

If crude thoughts touch our heart

everyone can’t be that smart.

Sophisticated thoughts may be

much too esoteric for me.

Poets all drink from the same well

of wisdom; with something to tell.

What they say has been modified

so the poet is satisfied.

Satisfied is not quite enough

praise for the most exciting stuff.

Walt Abbott 9-10-2011