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I love the sounds in poems

 

 



I love the sounds in poems
The way words play upon the ears
Dancing in the lilting line
Or sliding down a cheek with tears

Broken line or sonnet form
I adore the vast array
Of images and metaphors
Used by a poet at play

But if I had just one wish
It would carry all the weight of these
Prayers of images which resound
Within the heart found on its knees

And if granted an abundance
Of imaginary rides on wings
I’d trade them all so willingly
To hear poetry which sings.



          ~r.



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© April, 2007 R. Braley
      (astralshepherd)

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  • Animarising
    February 22

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    This is very nice indeed. I particularly love the final stanza, really well expressed. Your poetry sings!

  • RX-Queen
    February 21

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    This is exceptional I absolutly love the ending and the part "But if I had just one wish, It would carry all the weight of these, Prayers of images which resound, Within the heart found on its knees". Truely a beautiful write, I enjoyed the read

  • curiouser
    February 19

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    love. the end gave me shivers.
    the imagery is so wonderful
    "dancing in the lilting line"
    what a wonderful phrase

  • Perception
    February 19
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    Wonderfully done here.... Just a beautiful poem penned....

  • tarcus silver member
    February 19
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    You rang a tune in my head. thanks

  • ian sawicki silver member
    February 16

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    An enjoyable piece of poetry, to hear a poem in the mind is good, to hear the author present it is even better, sounds rolling off the tongue to please, a good poem.

  • scentedrose
    February 15
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    okay

    You have conceived an excellent idea in this poem.
    However you may consider it beneficial to grow in vocabulary. The more you know the better your writing will be due to a broader knowledge of English vocabulary.

    • astralshepherd gold member
      February 17
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      thank you so much for your very amusing comment, it truly did make my day - i am still laughing as i type this respons, thanks again for stopping by. i wish you well in your attempts at writing.

      astralshepherd

      • scentedrose
        February 18
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        I could have phrased my comment better than this. I feel like a "doink." Sometimes I type before I think. Thankfully you found it amusing. I should have suggested having a book of synonyms in hand.
  • pruedence
    February 7

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    This is wonderfully written and so true. I too love the sounds of poems and how they seem to pluck our heart strings as we read them. Lovely words, thanks for sharing
  • Topnotchsy
    February 5

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    Coming across a poem that really moves you is sometimes a hit or miss. Often you have to take the time to read through the whole piece a few times and kind of feel it out.
    This poem had me by the first 2 lines. Was looking down a list of poems and the lines just grabbed me. Came in and was happy to see it only got better from there.
    Beautiful piece. It's taking me some time to type this up because I keep going back and reading it through again.

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  • Gagiikwe
    February 3

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    I agree

    I agree wholeheartedly.
    Skipping rhymes and angst may express the heart of the poet; but don't lift the reader up in song.
    I only wish I could write that way.

    The following, I feel, applies very well to poetry.

    “A language has died once it is driven by a desire to please.”
    “The flattening of language is a flattening of meaning. Language which is not taut with a sense of its own significance, which is apologetic in its desire to be acceptable to a modern consciousness, language….which submits to its audience, rather than instructing, informing, moving, challenging and even entertaining them, is no longer a language which can carry the freight the Bible requires. It has….lost all authority.”

    Nicholson, Adam. God’s Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible. 2004. Harper Collins, London.
    pp153-154.

    J.G.

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  • Angelo di Luce gold member
    January 26

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    And yet poetry sings all tunes all of her own
    for she is powerful a gods gift to man
    to uplift ones heart whith happy tunes and tears of joy
    thank you for shearing

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  • klassy lassy
    January 25

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    Your poetry sings, and I am blessed!

  • ea silver member
    January 25

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    aha... I do know how you appreciate a poem that sings... what a nice ode to poetry itself!
  • celadia
    January 15
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    The rhyme was fantastic and clever. rEal good.


  • Kelli Marie
    January 14

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    The love of poetic song is a favorite of mine as well. You have a poets heart. It shows in just this one write. I am looking forward to reading more of your work.
    Kelli

  • stephanie sunshine
    January 8

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    i'm not typically a fan of end-line rhyme but this poem SINGS. i think you've done a fantastic job of crafting something melodious. love the last stanza especially. thank you for sharing.

  • Samplette gold member
    January 7

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    Your poetry always sings. I think that is because your heart does. Even in the midst of pain, you find spiritual joy. This is a perfect example of a Sound Poem to love. Beautifully done dear richard!!
    Sam

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  • Ellis gold member
    December 29, 2007
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    Lovely poem about poetry

    Excellent Writing. I am a rhymer.
    -----


  • stavykm gold member
    November 10, 2007

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    Beautiful

    What a beautiful poem written for the poet and the one who reads poetry. So well written and the expression of words and emotions penn this poem perfectly for me. I feel as the poem as I continue to write and read poetry myself. The title I love the sounds of poems, (me too) than the first line repeated and the last line my favorite, To hear poetry which sings. Excellent write, Thank you for sharing this with me, Kelle Marie, stavykm

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  • 2lullabyhaven
    October 23, 2007

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    Ahh, perfect, lovely ingraining thoughts to remember, I would like to benchmark this one lol


    • astralshepherd gold member
      October 24, 2007
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      i appreciate your comment on 'I love the sounds in poems' it is a deeply personal favorite of mine and your remark made me smile.
  • bellnoir
    September 13, 2007
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    some powerful words and

  • rhondasail
    July 3, 2007

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    Me too!

    This is a wonderful prayer-wish, Richard...to hear poetry is the whole point isn't it? The words written are given life by the human voice, reinspired to live and sing...you are a master with this in my opinion, for these words here sing in my head and from my lips as I read them aloud..they draw out of me new emotion and new hope...I do have one question though, in the third line is the 'a' necessary or a typo?...it sort of works in a musical chord sense, so I wasn't sure...lol...Peace to you...Rhonda


  • RedAquarius
    May 19, 2007

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    Another to bookmark. I have often tried to describe how I taste words, roll them around on my tongue to see if they make the flavor I desire, you far surpassed my attempts and have it displayed here.


  • RedSnow
    May 9, 2007

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    Music to my ears !!!

    Wonderfully written! Ahh... oh how this sings to me. Isn't it great to create and play with words the way a musician plays with notes until they get just the right combination? You have achieved just that.
    Thanks,
    RedSnow


  • SuZyCuE
    April 23, 2007

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    Beautiful

    This poem shows some one who truly enjoys poetry, writing it and reading it. It was simply beautiful.Thank you for sharing such a wonderful poem
    Suzanne


  • kjack
    April 18, 2007

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    Captivating

    I think you had me captive on the line about "sliding down the cheek with tears". Yeah, that one really got me. I have been so out of sorts today, just kind of sad (and I really don't know why). This one brightened my day with plenty of beauty. You are so blessed Richard. Your poetry really sings to me.

    becca


  • azure85 gold member
    April 17, 2007

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    You have written what we all feel inside, how poetry is formed in many shapes and ways.

    Broken line or sonnet form
    I adore the vast array
    Of images and metaphors
    Used by a poet at play

    Yes, all the forms are great. And that is the amazing thing here at AP, we leanr so much from each other. A beautiful poem, about poetry and what it means to the poet themself.

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  • x-Suicidal--Love-x
    April 17, 2007
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    great poem so sweet and easy to understand

  • Nicolette gold member
    April 17, 2007

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    I agree with Myra, Richard - your poetry sings and this poem has a wonderful singing quality about it! It falls so gently on the ear and just carries the reader along. A heart on its knees has no other choice but to look up and sing...just like you did here.

    Wonderful poetry that left me with a smile..and a song.

    ~ Nicolette

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  • S-Diana
    April 16, 2007
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    amazing

    poem about poetry..Its written so nicely ... capturing all the aspects..Really wonderful


  • Mythtress
    April 16, 2007

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    Wow.

    And this poem sings. and sings and sings. Beautifully done. This is such a timeless beauty. And I appreciate the fact that I came around to read it. Good job. Write on, poet.

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  • myrataal silver member
    April 16, 2007

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    Richard, YOUR poetry sings!

    Thus: I can understand your sentiments! Often poets forget the best way to edit a poem, is to read it out loud. And with such a reading, the wonderful musical sounds become audible.

    Thank you, once again, for a timeless poem!

    Love
    Myra

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  • Hecate616
    April 16, 2007

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    beautiful

    beautiful poem about ... poems!
    You make it so clear how you feel about poetry.


    I love the sounds in poems
    The way words play upon the ears
    Dancing in a the lilting line
    Or sliding down a cheek with tears

    Broken line or sonnet from
    I adore the vast array
    Of images and metaphors
    Used by a poet at play

    Poems can be of any sort they can be from sad to happy to joyful to upsetting.. You captured everything in this poem about poetry. Thank you so very much for writing this beautiful poem.

    I would love for you to enter my contest, its cheering my up and helping support my friend in Iraq.

    Blessed Be,
    Hecate

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  • Cyanide Milkshake
    April 16, 2007

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    Ahhh thats just so beautifully written
    It does sing. I love the imagery, a heart on its knees, and words that run down cheeks in tears.. wow. lovely.

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