Would you pay for these poems?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
Canada
February 3, 2016 3:44am CST
These are the first three poems I wrote or among the first poems I wrote. I now have about 50 poems, some are better and some are worse. I'm thinking of publishing them on Amazon. Honestly, would you pay for these poems?
And the birds flew
Friends
Lost in anger
Fighting over
Silly things
And the birds passed
Stopped
And picked their worms
Some
Saw the scene
And wagered seeds
Soon
Blood was spilling
Someone came
Asked some questions
And the birds flew
©January 25, 1970 F. D. (1hopefulman). All Rights Reserved.
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She asked my name!
She asked my name.
I replied.
“Happy,
and happy to have met you.”
She smiled.
I thought this was a sign
of friendship
that would follow.
My mistake!
I still see her
in dreams and illusions.
© February 1, 1970 by F. D. (1hopefulman). All Rights Reserved.
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By the water, the ocean shore
Higher on the slope stood the tree,
Like a king, on the vicinity.
Had no worries for he was far.
He lived under a magic star.
Then one day came a man,
A funny thing in his hand.
And the tree was no more,
By the water, the ocean shore.
Tranquility returned again.
A crazy group of mini-men!
They heard cries from across the sea.
Didn’t think it was reality.
They stuffed cotton in their ears.
They enjoyed life, had no fears.
Then one day came a man,
A funny thing in his hand.
And the men were no more.
By the water, the ocean shore.
© February 20, 1970 by F. D. (1hopefulman). All Rights Reserved.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
4 Feb 16
Come on, they are only one million dollar each. Please, just buy one?
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
3 Feb 16
Honestly i think you would make more money if you turn them into songs, convince a composer to put notes and hope that a famous singer sings it, just my opinion, it's just that poems have a limited market
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Feb 16
So now I'm not only a poet but also a songwriter. Wow, I'm really talented.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Feb 16
@louievill Have you seen me singing a couple of songs I wrote on YouTube? (By the way, I have not monetized YouTube so make nothing there)
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
3 Feb 16
@1hopefulman yes you are talented, poems and songs are no different, just like the bards of olden times, they are story tellers too
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
3 Feb 16
These poems could be in a poetry book - I hope you can publish one.. Or a poetry collection.. Maybe together with some photos by you or someone else..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
5 Feb 16
@1hopefulman lol okay no problem, i will buy that one and I will transfer to your account that very cheap amount.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
4 Feb 16
Could you buy just one poem? I will sell to you really cheap, for only one million dollars. Please just buy one?
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
10 Feb 16
well, I love poetry and i do have some poetry books so yes, I would.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
3 Feb 16
Honestly...No.
that's not saying they're bad by any means I just don't buy poetry.
I buy books.
People interested in poetry may well buy them but I'd suggest adding some extra content such as pictures or illustrations.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Feb 16
I wanted the truth and it is not conclusive as you don't buy poetry, Not even fabulous poetry like mine? Thanks for the suggestions!
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
3 Feb 16
@1hopefulman I did poetry at A level at school and I've read some of the greats...still didn't like them with the exception of a couple of ww1 poets such as sassoon.
To get a better idea you need some poetry fans to respond.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Feb 16
@Mike197602 Great! Let's see if anybody else responds? What time is it there? I haven't slept at all as I'm too excited by the millions I'm going to make with my poetry and books.
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