..."IGNORE" (Poem)

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                                                                         IGNORE

           

            “IGNORE” - The trials and tribulations of a poet/writer, who speaks a literary language through words, rhyming and imagery. The connection to the reader can only be had if the reader accepts and embraces the work of a poet/writer who puts that “work” out there for the taking. Sometimes the magic happens, and sometimes it does not. It’s a personal choice – an “individual thing”. The efforts of the writer, however, never end - because true passions never die.  (Dedicated to all you writers out there who have experienced “Ignore”.)                    

           

             

"IGNORE"

 

“They” genuinely ask for reading suggestions…

Well, I have six books out there;

Four novels, a novella

and a book of original poems!

All for your reading pleasure

Perhaps you will try one?

- IGNORE!

 

Would love to take you on a journey

Word by word, page by page,

story by story or poem by poem

I hope you enjoy the ride

And maybe leave a rating or a review?

- IGNORE!

 

My books are on free promo this week

My gift to you

Hope you accept the offer...

I know you enjoy reading -

You told me so

"Yes, of course”, they say…but again

- IGNORE!

 

Then they proudly share with me

books written by others -

...friends, family, acquaintances, coworkers...

“How nice, I will check them out”, I sigh...

I can relate, as my books are on the market too!

- IGNORE!

 

Sometimes a "Like" comes my way

Rarely a "Comment" or a "Share"

Maybe one or two from a kind few...

And those kind few always do!

As books come alive

That special journey will ensue…

Foolishly, I respond with "Likes", "Shares"

and "Comments" for others,

out of kindness of the heart;

to simply promote their accomplishments

with or without them asking,

as I recognize their need to present their art

- IGNORE!

 

...I secretly wish for the gesture in return...

Is it I that must one day learn?

Perhaps they have no interest

Is it me, or just their lack of concern?

I feel many just don't see it; or many just don't know

Not their fault I guess

Life is touch and go

- IGNORE!

 

Some care not for reading

They prefer tv or eating

Wrapped up in social events

Or problems of their own

Or just have no interest

in what others have to say

Whatever the reason

From season to season

They choose to walk away

- IGNORE!

 

Time passes; lives move on

and “insignificance” rules

But I’ll be there

In case they change their minds

Bearing literary jewels

…For now - Yes! Once again

- IGNORE!

 

I so appreciate the written word

and those who appreciate it too

                In the quiet of the day or eve                 

The magic will come true

What is passionately offered

from the writer’s voice and soul

Whether a Writer or a Reader,

The charm of storytelling

 is the goal

- IGNORE!

 

It is always give and take, my friends

Or purely connecting thought by thought

…A shared relationship with an avid reader

…A precious Literary gift,

which surely can ne’er be bought

...And some will know

what they just cannot "IGNORE"!