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Poem by Mark Ayers on writing unread poetry
Short poem by Mark Ayers from 1984 reflecting on why people keep writing poetry despite most of it never being read, describing words unfolding on paper and melody expressed in voice.
by Mark Ayers, 1984
More poetry is written
Than ever will be read.
Still, we apply pen to paper.
Scratch and slide
Words unfold
Are found.
Melody in voice,
Expressed.