Unpublished | A Poem About the Poet’s Journey and Craft

unpublished

A personal reflection on the long journey of an unpublished poet, finding encouragement in the advice to keep honing the craft and wait for the right moment.

there was a young poet I knew,
James Davies.

only he & I graduated
from a course designed to

improve one’s expression –
lessons in reading + writing.

he has published 5 volumes since;
as yet, I am still unpublished,

though I’ll never forget
at this seminar

the agent exclaimed
don’t fret you unpublished poets,

hone your craft for that day
when you’re ready. get it?

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