POETS IN THE SUMMER

POETS IN THE SUMMER

Sittin ‘ outside on the terrace
Drinking hot coffee & chain
Smoking just lookin at his
Phone in 90 degree weather

The neighbors ask?

Is he insane?
Is he crazy?

Damn.

What’s wrong with
That guy ?

Just
Sittin ‘ outside on the terrace
Drinking hot coffee & chain
Smoking just lookin at his
Phone in 90 degree weather

That’s easy

He’s a writer

Looking for the quiet
Outside looking for
Inspiration within

Something all you
” Normal” folk with
Your fancy backyard pools
Wouldn’t understand

That poetry
Withstands the
Elements of time

Without
Air conditioning

~ R.M. Engelhardt
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