Poet's Onus Poem by Adrian Flett

As the child draws from mother's breast
a warn sought comforting flow
so the verses of a poet should attest
to words gathered and fealty shown.

From the nipple comes the best,
as the terrier with a bone
will tug worry work to arrest,
so is the poet with a poem.

The poet's constant effort to reveal,
by fullness of feeling in a new way
and with a fresh and different appeal,
mother's costly sacrifice always gives sway.

18/07/2019