A picture says a thousand words, a poet but a few
Not everything we see or hear, is absolutely true!
Iv'e seen pictures that’s been doctored, and lies will people tell
But a poets words come from the heart, nay! from his inner shell!
I've seen pictures of far off galaxies, and the dark side of the moon
I've heard cretin's words spoken, that have made me swoon
I've seen dinosaurs feeding on the screen, along with tyrannosaurus rex
But never have I seen a poets untruths, written here in text
A painting may go down in history, as well a maiden speech
But a great poem, is the epitome we poets aspire to reach

Bob Gibson

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