Napowrimo #13 stealing - non apology
Dedicated to Paul Verlaine
“Beside a humble stone, a tree”
I know I’ve stolen those words from you
Verlaine, I’m sure you’ll forgive me
You have committed more serious crimes
Shooting your lover in a brawl
Finding yourself in prison
And I’m not even speaking
About your inherent love
Of the alluring absinthe !
Where did it lead you?
You were a depraved human
So do not throw the first stone
To a mediocre poet
For copying is the best flattery
And you’re still are a divine poet.
Lucette C. Bailliet
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From last hope Paul Verlaine
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