ALIBI

an old man writing poetry
am I...  and,,
it is not good poetry at that,
just words expressing
trite feelings and emotions,
more like prose;
but, the
release of thoughts
does me good,
leaves me satisfied,
allows expression,
instead of
holding it all inside;
but, the
fact remains
I am an old man
unknown at best,
writing down words on lines
and calling it poetry,
and for whom
do I write?
do I even had an audience
and do I care?
so, I continue
for no apparent reason
other than I like to write.

8Oct14