Plight

[Tanner]

The poem that is ignored
Forgotten by society
Or ill-spoken of
That rightly challenges
The status quo
In its rebellious nature
Stands by itself endures
Like a true pylon
Beacon of steadfastness
Waiting for light of dawn
A new beginning
The kindness of strangers
To behold its words

[MHenry]

I like this, Tanner. I am not the author, of course, but I like maligned in place of ill-spoken of.

[Tanner]

MHenry, FYI, I am involved in some quasi-legal actions where the issue of slander and defamation of character is being vigorously pursued. I actually put "ill-spoken of" to be a quaintness to
align with "behold the words" - I hear the lawyer speaking in you. My oldest son Graham is a corporate lawyer for a prestigious firm in Toronto. I have only the vaguest notion of what he does
in reality. I also just consulted with one of the best lawyers in Toronto. Would you like to guess his hourly rate?

[MHenry]

Rates vary from $250 to $850, or more, per hour in my neck of the woods, but I don't know rates in Toronto.
I will guess at the high end.

[Tanner]

You win a prize. $775 for an hour of talk after which the lawyer's client needs therapy and resuscitation.

[grant hayes]

Tanner, I can facilitate the need for therapy and resuscitation for free with one of my pomes. In a mere minute I can have you gasping for breath and hospitalised . Save time AND money!

[RhymeLovingWriter]

I'm sorry for the troubles Tanner but I like this poem.

[AlexandratheLate]

Me too Tanner I'm sorry for the troubles but I do like this poem.