Words, they ‘mean’ – just, what they do; <br />and a poem means – just what it does; <br />if it doesn’t do a single thing for you – <br />that’s it, for now; let’s cut the fuzz… <br /> <br />it may be called ‘the greatest’ poem; <br />it may be utterly true; <br />but if it doesn’t do one little thing for you - <br />just put it aside for another time; <br /> <br />and let's all rap'n'clap this memorable rhyme: <br />'poems ‘ mean’ – simply – what they DO… <br />(1,2,3, and...) ...for ME..(5,6..) ......for YOU! '.... <br /> <br />and that’s the end of my poetic beef – <br />I hope you find that some relief.. <br />so rap it with me, all of you: <br />“ POEMS MEAN – JUST WHAT THEY DO! ! “<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-quiet-rap-for-poetry-teachers/
