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 156 - 'Phil' A Full Meal On His Plate - 12/8/1986

There is a young gentleman called,’ Phil’,
Whom I’d certainly would put in my will,
But to no shame, he has stacks to claim,
As he plows through the papers, on his desk.

 His neat crew-cut hair, coincides with tallness,
Looking neat and presentable everyday,
And yet, when you ask him for advice,
He’ll give you his utmost reassuring answer

With jokes aside, while you talk of bread and butter,
He will speak, asserting himself with correct point of view.
Pen to paper, paper to pen,
For Phil, who’s eager for high promotion,

His one staff (when awake0,
Works through his one work, with no mean time,
And asserts himself daily,
By continuing walking around like a “golliwog”.

By six every evening, Phil looks at his watch,
And to his belief, he has completed the day before work,
He keeps on plodding on, in his own time, till home,
Then he arrives home to a full meal on his plate! 

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