FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Tuesday, 12 August 1986

Poem Number 154 - Twenty-First For John Lees - 21/8/1986

If you called this young intelligent man, “Arnold Swartzeneger”,
You’d definitely be called, ‘crazy’.
But as I am not you and so it be true,
I will call him by name: John Lees.

If there wasn’t enough ‘John’s’ in our world,
I would resign mine to change to ‘Tarzan’,
But as ‘John’s’ are the most important men,
They will meet their, ‘Jane’, in time.

With such a life ahead, in front of John,
The clear blue sky will let the sun shine.
To bring out colorful reflections of his personality,
And to obtain a job, of such responsibility.

With different classes of employees at ‘Pru’,
This is nothing so special, not even now!
In the short space of time (allowing training on the side),
The company of friendship, he will treasure not hide.

Happy twenty-first, on this day of the twenty-first,
May your ageing years approach with care,
May your future be easily packaged,
To no surprise, you’ll know what’s in store. 

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