Each word selected carefully <br /> and then precisely put in place. <br />Each chosen for some quality <br />perhaps to add a touch of grace. <br />A poet must try constantly <br /> to modify his style, and face <br /> the purist’s fierce hostility <br />When you are writing poetry, <br /> it must be written from the heart <br /> or else it lacks sincerity <br /> an insult to our noble art. <br />Poets who write fine poetry <br /> imbue their work with honesty. <br /> <br />10-Jun-07<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/pure-poetry-for-paddy-scott-hogg/
