Tarnished Names

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1. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says:

   September 17, 2019 at 5:42 am

   I have been known by many names,
   when I traveled here and there,
   always shunning any fame,
   for these were nommes de guerre.
   ‘Tis best to be the quiet man,
   the grey face in the crowd,
   who carries out the violent plan
   with only actions that are loud.
   The bowed shoulders, lowered gaze
   do not interest invite;
   but the humblest critter still has ways
   to jump and turn and bite.
   You will not hear my name in song,
   but the world will know where I have gone.
   • Shirlee Abbott says:

     September 17, 2019 at 10:37 am

     A bit of melody, Andrew, and your words become songs.
     • Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says:

       September 18, 2019 at 1:53 am

       And THAT is perhaps the best compliment I have been paid.

       Really, there is some musical skill involved in writing poetry; I’ve always had a knack, been able to transpose by ear and such.

       Don’t think I could write this stuff otherwise.

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