The Poet's Poverty Line And Other Such Matters of the Purse

The world can't manage without poets like you, Audrey, even the Holy Bible is full of pertry :) Keep the great works :)

My first thought has already been expressed--very clever. I've been wanting to write more poetry but I let things get in the way. You've inspired me with your amusing but deft lines in this post. :)

So right on. We cower to the fists of the all mighty dollar and sacrifice art and music to the demands of the profit machine. Your poem expertly explains the dilemma.

As many have said...long live the poets of this world. Sad that they are not recognized as being worthy by Google because good poetry adds much to our lives just as does music, art and the written word. The written word just takes on special meanings in the hands of a good poet.

What a fun kinda' poet you are....

Please don't let the Panda make you

'wanda' away from HubPages.

Angels are on the way to you this evening. ps

To lament the writers, poets and artists living in garrets set forth by a belief of a public at large...our fate of our art, or so it is thought. Love "demanda"...pretty much "sums" it up.

One all the poets understand surely! lol Very good. ^+

love it :) sadly, most poets never get the recognition they deserve

Hi Audrey,

That is so true but funny anyway.

Have a great weekend.

Bobbi Purvis

Interesting thoughts you pen Ms Audrey Howitt. Makes interesting reading. Voted up of course.

The poem made me smile.

Great word - "demanda"! I'm a big fan of made up words, but not of the made up Panda algorithms that haunt us online bloggers often. Voted awesome!

Beautiful and I love this poem. Thanks for sharing and have a good day!

Panda...demanda...

I am thinking SEO 'has been served' Audrey-style!

Voted UP and across the board and 'adorable' and shared!

Oh, that's clever, Audrey! I love your poetry!

Magnificently done Audrey :)

Have a lovely day

Poetry is a very valuable pursuit for the spirit even if it's not helpful for the purse. Poems are important for the poet and for the appreciative reader. Thank you for continuing to write your poems, Audrey. I always enjoy them.

Well done Audrey!

Love this and will be pinning it on my Pinterest poetry board.

Keep feeding your soul with the food that is poetry dear Audrey. The pennies will take care of themselves.

Dear Audrey

Brave and beautiful expressions. You don't need a purse. You are rich in the spoken word. Hugs ~

Oh how I agree with your sentiments here! Great poem packed with humour. I like to be left smiling when I read a hub and you've made me smile greatly this Saturday eve. Thank you.

Ann

Being a teacher, I know the lack of appreciation from others regarding poets. Poets make our world beautiful. Celebrate your beauty, Audrey!

You just nailed it Audrey! Rich in words...that's all for us poets!

Fantastic clever poem, a true picture painted with your wonderful words! Awesome cool!

How true about the power of the purse! LOL! I love your poem and your poetry in general. I think it is better to write your poetry than make a huge amount of money from it, but the money would not be bad to have also. Why don't we value the most beautiful of written words?

I hadn't read this before Audrey. You summed it up perfectly...the poets' curse. Love it.

Perhaps poor materially, but rich in what makes life so wondrous! Thank you for your gift of poetry.

Very clever! The poet’s imagination and creativity are harbingers of the soul…priceless, and incapable of being purchased or sold. Please keep writing, dear Audrey; Hubpages would be all the more asleep without the beautiful, unique voices such as yours that awaken and nourish us.

HaHa..I love it! You go girl..

Beautiful, interesting and awesome. Quite a clever piece. Salaam!

Love this!

Perfectly said! Up+

Dear Audrey,

You speak volumes using few words, a sign of a great poet ... you know it!

Up and more, tweeting, pinning and a must share

Enjoy your day!

How true!

You gave a strong message in few words. That's the impact of poetry.

Keep up the beautiful work!

RICH IN WORDS... Just like your poetry Audrey :)

I love it Audrey. Rhyming poetry is my first love in the poetry category. Subject matter - amen.

I like your creative spirit. What? No Amazon capsule, not even for Eats, Shoots and Leaves? ;-)

Audrey what a great rhyme! A contemplative piece about our place. A place I wonder about myself these days. Jamie