Poetry Stand

I think I’ll open a poetry stand

on a corner, in a city…no use

on a rural road…farmers don’t

read poetry, as a rule. 

“Hot, fresh poems! 

Writ on the spot!

Get yer inspiration here!”

It hasn’t happened yet

in the history of the world,

so, I don’t like my chances.

People do tend to gather

around soap boxes, though.

Poems would be hard to cost…

If you charge too little, no one

will take them seriously, like life.

If you charge too much, you will

be accused of Scientology.

Fewer people make a living 

writing poetry than with any 

other art…there’s a reason 

for this. Poetry has probably

helped more people than 

therapy. But, the residuals 

suck.

Poetry is notorious for telling

the truth. 

No wonder it isn’t as sought 

after as lemonade.