"For the Young Who Want To," a Poem by Marge Piercy

[marycigarettes]

very very true.. if you're not doing it cause you love and need to,you wont be doing it for very long.

[sonofwalt]

@marycigarettes Ah, thank you MC. I was just enjoying your gorgeous channel. Thanks for coming by and listening.

[mercop14]

Love this poem, and you did a great job reading it!

Thanks so much for posting

[sonofwalt]

@mercop14 Thank you so much, Mrecop! I am glad you enjoyed it. It's always been a favorite of mine.

[mnolanporter]

Wow. Thanks. Never heard this one before, but I like it!

[sonofwalt]

@mnolanporter Glad I got to be the one to introduce her. I think it's my favorite Marge Piercy piece.

[Poemsapennyeach]

Interesting...Indeed..'talent, genius, drive...whatever you wish to call it ...is non- matter...like shadow..love and gravity'...are words I have just written recently...ties up with what you are saying....

[sonofwalt]

@Poemsapennyeach Thank you, Kristine! I cannot wait to check it out.

[xyzllii]

@sonofwalt Oh well ..I don't know if it will amount to anything...still a work in prog...but if it does...I will dedicate it to you...!

[tinySpectacle]

This is a good one. Nicely read!!

[sonofwalt]

@tinySpectacle Thank you, TS! I love knowing you come here from time to time. I'm a fan. :)

[wbarreguy]

Oh David, I think this is one of your best! The poem is outstanding and your reading is so on point. (You also look wonderful here). I love it!  Love you, Brian

[sonofwalt]

@wbarreguy Thank you, Mr. Music! I "missed a note," or rather I transposed two. :)

[wbarreguy]

@sonofwalt Poetic equivalent of a jazz chord. Not a mistake, a high-level enhancement! <3