(Portrait created by Grant Johnson, the other half of me that makes us both whole!)
THE POET SHOULD KNOW IT!
A poet's pen is the instrument
Challenging words to convey,
A message, a thought, a theory or not,
Yet, often words just won't play.
Grappling and gasping, fighting the muse
Won't make language obey.
A poet must relent, or that poet will prevent
Any poetry from forming that day.
So, give in to the thought and what we ought,
Then the words will come out to play.
But it isn't the poet; each poet should know it,
Every poem will form its own way.
Poetry is art, created through us and
Attention to this we should pay.
We don't have control, of what pours through the soul,
Every poem will have final say.
A poet can know it, and the pen's ink can sow it,
Truth is, words are not sculptor's clay.
By Kelly Varner Johnson
(Portrait painting by Grant Johnson
co-owner of Reflections Studio. Subject
is Don Summers, a very good friend of ours
who looks just like a classic poet of old,
don't you think?)
Author notes
A poet can accomplish many things, and most of these evade us for now. But, soon, we will know!
Written August 25th, 2002
A contest entry
- TEN THOUSAND POINTS OF RHYME (Now 20,000+) Part 9 Feelings by cricketjeff.
1500 points, ended January 29, 2008, 50 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Feelings
Comments
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Dear Kelly,
The poem begins with a basic idea,
either something we feel, see or something we hear.
If it's worthy, the poet will keep it in mind.
If it isn't, he may as well leave it behind.
The idea may lie dormant for days in his brain
but, if it is good, it will surface again
and the words of the poem will not come by force
but, through thought, they arrive in a natural course.
It may be inspiration, it may be a Muse,
it depends on the poet and what method he'll use,
but I've said this before and I'll say it again:
"It's the poet that dreams up the words, not the pen."
Thankyou for guiding me to read your poem which I see now was a contest entry but I'd already begun to comment so I'll break my rule.
I love your internal rhyming and the message is absolutely timeless.
Much Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
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another beutiful poem Kelly.
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Thank you so much, Reese. I couldn't find many poems about people who write poetry so I wrote my own. It never occurred to me not to write from this perspective, but your comment has got me thinking . . .
I appreciate you taking the time to read my own write. I'm glad you see the truth within this poem. Thank you.
Kelly
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Yup yup truth, and you found a nice little jem of a poem here. Its funny but you read few poems about peaple who write poems. There could be quite a few but I dont know?
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So true
When i get my muse I just let it go. At times it may be laughable but hell it is me. Thanks so much for teaching us to be free with our words
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If we can not be free with our words, why even write them? Thank you for letting your muse go so that we all may glean and learn. I appreciate that! Thank you for reading me . . .
Kel
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Very good work it makes me see wat i don't always think. KillerRain
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Neat way to write about poets - liked the internal and end rhyme in the lines, and the message you share with your words. Congrats on the HM as well.
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Terrific entry, and terrific picture. Very enjoyable read and one that all here can relate to. Thanks a lot for your entry and we both look forward to reading you in round 10
All the best
Jeff and Sue
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Thank you! Appreciate the HM. And glad you enjoyed this fun write. --Kel
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How i agree with all that this poem says.We have no control over what we write.(at least that is how i feel Sometimes i read something i have written and think now who did this? Even more so when i look back at some of my old works.I have mentioned to a few that the poem dictates the length and the final outcome we are just the vehicle that transports it to the reader A great write and a pleasure to have read Good luck in the contest
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Thank you!
Appreciate you stopping in for the read and for sharing a bit of your own experiences with writing as it relates to the poem's message. I have found this to be the case for the vast majority of poets. Glad you enjoyed. Appreciate ya! Be blessed.--Kel
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Wonderfully well-written!
Wonderfully well-written, and I love it--every line of it.
Damon
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Thank you so much, Damon. Glad you enjoyed this write. Appreciate the read more than you know. Be blessed.--Kel
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A wonderful piece of writng
Blind men and poets see things others can’t hope to see . .
Ps. I love the portrait – I wish I had one of me that made me look half as impressive LOL - The only painting I have of me makes me look like the conductor of the London Philharmonic
Albert.
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This is DELIGHTFUL
Terrific writing!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Ellis. You make me feel as though I brought a measure of joy to your day and that is a treasure to me! Thank you and bless you, Friend!--Kel
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Poets fight to be poetic
You words read true and certainly they slew
the topic exactly as it is
Your thoughts must reach the point of release
to be poetic and not preach
I do believe that with depression comes
silence, or in some inspiration
I do know that we all reflect the nature
of our souls
When we write poetry
it releases the horrible toll
of depression
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I do agree with this philosophy. So many poets don't realize that there IS a philosophy behind the tender writes. We are such fragile and moody beings. We cluster together, but always realize there's something
we can't keep comparing by single expression...how each of us has a 'way' with how our poems are voiced.
A good idea, this poem. Lovely.
Thank you again!
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Bravo and well done!!!
So in reply:-
An Ode to Muse
Sitting here with pen in hand
No words come at my command
Fertile thoughts flit through my mind
Fleeting as they twist and wind
My mission here to make you smile
Though this could take me quite awhile
As I sit poised to pen some rhyme
Bear with me this could take time
I do not know which words to choose
Or how to phrase things to amuse
I know not how this started out
Or what this poem is all about
I’m trying here with full intent
To catch a thought before it’s spent
As musings tumble through my brain
And vanish quickly down the drain
If you’re still with me at this line
Then maybe I am doing fine?
That I have kept you reading on
Perhaps I’m doing nothing wrong?
It goes to show that you can write
About nothing at all and still give flight
To any idea that comes and goes
As long as it rhymes and gentle flows!
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Yes
Nice rhythm, great topic, well presented, yes, we are the instruments of poetry, not the inventors. The writing process is very strange, and we must let it happen through us, aware but not controlling.
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nicely done
He does indeed look like a poet of old. Very nice enhancement to your poem. You speak on things all poets go through, yet we cannot put away our pens. This is very well-written. I like it.
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wow, you really nailed that!
it is soo true that we only have so much control over our poetry- it's why i don't like readeing old poems, cause the circumstances change and later i feel differently to when i wrote it so then i want to change it!
But i never do, cause when i wrote it i was expressing myself at that time, not for future reference!
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This poem is so true, poetry is an art and a very beautiful art it is. Your poem is so well told and so well written. I enjoyed it very much. You did such a good job on this poem. Thanks for sharing it and keep up the good work.
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Glad you got this up where I could see it. Every writers block comes with all kinds of other uncertainties that get bigger and bigger in their minds. Then all of the sudden the sun comes out and everything is fine again....well until the next block RC
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Well Done! I know the feeling well of having poetry write itself. It's almost spooky how some of the best work just passes though our hands. When "try" to write something it invariably turns out crap.
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thimply thuperbulothathtic.
haha! great work!!! honestly!!! i read a poem called 'how to reed and right' and it had a similar tone to this piece. its brill, i loved, just LOVED reading this, a real lasting talent in you. some of these words are soo well crafted and chosen to fit the perfect spots. it flows so incredibly well with individual 2 line statements that seem to make me want to read another little stanza...one more please!! so much so when i got to the end i was disapointed. this is truely great stuff!!!
'A poet must relent, or that poet will prevent
Any poetry from forming that day.'
this was definately my favourite stanza... its soo true, this piece does overall speak alot of truth...im in a poetry low at this schmoment and its annoying me (no decent inspiration, all my words are frozen and cant flow) i also like how you slipped in the line
'But it isn't the poet; each poet should know it'
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This is a really good write, and yes your friend does look just like a classic poet of old haha
very handsom I must say lol.....nywz keep up the great work!!!! I liked this very much.
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Thank you so much, John, for such a refreshing comment. You are too sweet and I appreciate you dropping by to read a piece of my work. I'm glad we agree, and I'm pleased you like the "attitude" within the write. It's been awhile since our paths have crossed. Life. It's great to see you again. I'll be off to read some of your work as well. I've always enjoyed your poetry and the heart from which it pours out. Have missed you! Just letting you know that, and how much you are appreciated whenever you do drop in. Hope your weekend is a good one. Make it so! And, I'll do the same. Love and hugs sent your way!--Kel
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wonderful
Loved this. It is this kind of attitude that gets me though days when the words just don't want to come. For I am sure they will come (in abundance) on another day. So off I go making lists of rhymes and playing with crosswords.
Very well written and a pleasure to read.
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Wow this is awesome. I never would've thought to write a poem about poety! That's so cool! YOu did a wonderful job.
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loved it
this is a great poem i luved it i think the ryhming thing is so frickin' awesome! i love it well i thought this was wonderful since it discribes poetry and poetic-ness (i have no idea if thats a word) well cheers!
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!!!!! i love this! the flow was SUPERB!! and wow! i LOVE the internal rhyme you used in this. a lot of times internal rhymes sounds cheesy, but wow you really made it UNcheesy!! i am really impressed, i loved this!! great job!!!
Jen
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I think any poet could relate to this. I certainly did. I especially liked how you said we don't have control what pours out of our soul. Of the poem just flows from me and develops it's own style. It does feel like I'm not in control. Those are usually the poems I'm feel most proud of.
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Thanks, Swan. Yes, I do know and love Maureen very much! She's a friend of mine here at AP and has been for some time. I'll check out the link to. Would be nice to get my poetry to some other places, spread them around. There are so many blooming poets of this era. Praying and hoping to get back there soon. Chat soon. And, you keep that ink well filled and that pen tip wet too. LOL! Enjoying your enthusiasm very much! Love that in a person! Love, light and truth!--Kel
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aargh! Maureen's link worked; the other didn't-if if it doesn't "take" this time, there's a link on Maureen's page...swan
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TOO COOL FOR WORDS!!!
Kel..."ed. because you're too much of a perfectionist", huh? (Yeah, I read the fine print!) I just bet you straighten pictures, too! (I have a movie, based on a true story(Houdini was portrayed in it)called "Fairy Tale: A True Story"...the little fairies go around sitting on corners of pictures!) Anyway, you made my day/evening, as well! I'm glad to have made a connection to someone who loves Emily as much as I (was beginning to think I was a bit obsessive about her! Phew!) I posted 3 more more early this a.m.; please see my poem "PERIGEE (For Emily Dickinson)"...I have at least 4-5 more, specifically about Emily; do ya think anyone else is gonna get tired of me writing about her? Sure hope not, 'cause I fully intend to post them anyway! (teeheehee)...You have polished your poems until they gleam with the radiance unknown before now...a rare BLUE diamond, a startlingly clear sapphire..."Go, Kel, Kel!!!" Dontcha just love this mutual admiration society we have here? I do!!! I love getting feedback, different interpretations from different people, etc. It always amazes & pleases me when someone tells me, "You made me look at that from a different perspective"...it's ALL GOOD, as they say! INFO on The Academy of American Poets - academy @poets.org + www.poets.org - 588 Broadway, Suite 604, NY NY 10012-3210, #212-274-0343/fax #212-274-9427 - membership levels vary; I joined at the $45 level (BEFORE I lost my job; another story entirely)...I got a membership card + a CD of famous poets reading their own works in their own voices!!!(sigh!) People such as: Auden, Ashberry, Gluck, Berryman, Brooks, Kunitz, Levertov, Lowell, Rich, Dove & Forche'...(triple sigh)...it's so wonderful!!! I stumbled across 2 poets last night I think you might enjoy; ap's very own Maureen (she has a poem that starts, basically, "When they found her, she was riddled with poems..." & she has a link on her author's page to another poet, on poetryworld.us - another site like ap, apparently-haven't checked it yet...check these out when you can:
www.allpoetry.com/poets/Maureen
www.poetry world.us/cryfromtthedeep.html
(with whale sounds!)
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Swan, you just made my night and morning! I'm so glad you enjoyed my work. I polished up on the craft of writing novels and feature articles and such, but my poetry was a different matter. That's why on my author page I state that I have to work on it like anybody else. I started writing poetry at the age of five, but all through school, I didn't pay much attention to the classics, though I felt I was writing traditional poetry because I love rhyme. These days, I'm working harder to hone in on the craft of poetry writing too, and I'm trying actual traditional forms and paying more attention to iambic pentameter and such, as I should have done while in school. Poetry was more of an outlet for me, during a troubled childhood and on into a very troubled marriage. I'm realizing now that I need to learn the craft better and put out the best poetry that is in me, just as I do with my articles and novels. And, you, Dear Poetess, just helped prod me along that much more, and let me know that I'm headed in the right direction. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you've had to say on these poems that you took the time to read. I'm honored that you read them, and even more honored that you took note of my extra effort at polishing, even though you didn't know of my intentions until now. As well, it seems we have found some common ground too. I love Emily, her style, background, heart and spirit, and have felt connected to her for a long time, very similar to the connection I feel with you now. It always amazes me the connections we make, however few, but when we do, they are powerful connections. I think I might even check out the Academy of American Poets. I believe that might be a path I need to take, and this "connection" has pointed me in a new and exciting direction. I was wondering when someone would notice the improvement in my poetic prose, and though a long time coming, it is finally here. Means I'm making headway, and doing the right thing. Thank you so much, Swan. I'll be visiting your poetry too, and, from what I've already read of yours, I have no doubt of the fact that I'm going to absolutely love it! Love, light and truth to you and yours! What an honor you have bestowed upon me this morning as well as reiterating the fact that I am headed in the right direction, and my efforts are not in vain, even though you couldn't have known all that I was attempting to do and change. Bless you! (If you get the chance, can you share a bit of information concerning the Academy of American Poets, such as membership dues, opportunities, news, etc., so I have an idea as to what this organization is all about? It's time I took my poetry to higher levels, and I'm anxious to continue doing so. Thank you so very much again, Swan. You have managed to make an incredible impact in my life and my writing career, that already spans two decades, from which I will never retire. I will write and learn and teach until I part ways. My best to you! See ya soon.--Kel
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Kel, I joined the Academy of American Poets not long ago...they sent me a membership card in the mail. When doing my author's page the other night, I got silly & put, "I'm a poet & I DO know it! I have a card in my purse telling me so!" You got all my applauses tonight & I'm still looking for Alabaster Heart, so consider it here: 'APPLAUSE' & 'STANDING OVATION' I just know I'm gonna love it!...swan
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lol - just goes to show, you can't please all of the people all of the time. So, I guess the best decision is the one that rings true for you. (let me know if you change it... and I'll send a friend to suggest you change it back. )
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Thank you. I'll check it over again. But, I just changed it from the four lines to this format, as someone else felt it needed that. Hmm. Now, I'm not really sure. Maybe should have kept it as I had it in the first place. Thanks for your input! Be by to see ya soon!--Kel
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that's a great take on the way poetry should be crafted. you obviously had no problem letting the poem form how it was 'meant' to when you wrote this one! ~ turtlelight
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this was a great peice ad so true!
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very good!
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This is a very good write, a touch of genius even. The messsage is one we can all profit from. As usual, the portrait is great. Grant is an exceptional artist.
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Kelly you and your husband are both so talented. I sit at your collective feet as both an artist and a poet. Tell your husband he is amazing and so is this monocramatic painting, it does look like an poet from the past, masterful brush work!
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Wow! First of all, let me say that this is truly an awesome piece. The content itself is amazing but the fact that you actullay created a piece of poetry out of it is even more impressive. I agree one hundred percent with the message you have delivered within these words. I am very impressed. Thank you for the pleasure and privilege of reading this. Great job!
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you are a great writer.. it flowed very well.. if anyone dislikes it, its because they have no rythem.. this is a great use of words. true poetry. inspiring.
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I think most every poem has its own beauty.Myself,I write what's in my heart at the time.What's beauty to me may not be beauty to another,but if we all had the same taste in anything we would forever be at war for that one thing. Jacki
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Hey this is so inspirational, that it deserves to be printed out by every single poet on here, and attached to wherever they write everyday to inspire them. This is uplifting, and sterling quality writing- and I have only made that comment toward one other persons poetry on here before(about it being sterling quality)(Rutlandxyz if you are curious). Wonderful write.
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i agree with the rest but this is really gorgeous and i do admire it for how eloquently the thought process in here seemed to flow...it's funny how sometimes it doesnt match the structure. But it really doesn't matter your a great poet i've read many of your poem before and i think you have just a beautiful talent....cherrish it...clammy.
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I have to agree with agazeley. The form made this look choppy when the words really ran smoothly. The jump from between the lines made my mind pause too long. So maybe there are two of us who aren't like everyone else.
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Thank you to all. Will visit you each shortly. Making my rounds daily now. Love you all!--Kel Just enjoy!
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Yes..I understand completely what you are addressing here. There are times when I did not manage to say at all what I wanted to say in a poem.....in the struggle, the poem (or the restrictions of the language) won. SOMETIMES that is just fine and I grin from ear to ear, happy with the results of this collaboration between me and my muse. At other times though, it is a bit frustrating to attempt to come to grips with a concept and find it squirming out of the focus of your poem as the POEM transforms itself into something a bit similar to your intent but not close enough to satisfy you. Then you're left with the decision...make another run at it to see what happens or just give up on it altogether. What SEEMS to work best for me is to let my muse think she won and to sneak up on the topic again a few weeks later when she has forgotten our little clash. I am usually successful the second time around (although you MAY have to convince your muse you are writing about light bulbs when you are REALLY writing about flower bulbs!).
Hmmm....sorry for the long comment. I obviously find the topic frustrating! :-) A well written piece about something that plagues us all, I am sure!
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I really liked this alot. There was so much imagery and emotion in this piece. It is brillantly penned keep writing and always share your poetryfriend
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This is a great poem Kelly. And the words are so true, at least for me the poem just writes itself many times. Really enjoyed this. Have fun. Steve
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Another in an endless series of outstanding poems Kelly. The lesson you teach is so true; if the spirit ain't there, the words won't care. I have never been able to force a write, oh, it might fool some but never pleases me. Maybe if I could do that I would write greeting card dittys. LOL. Always enjoy your work darlin' and always impressed with Grant's talent. This portrait puts me in mind of the sepia toned photographs of the long ago, maybe a hunter trapper in the Northwest Territory about 1800. Tell him for me, Great work. Loveya, jean
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until the poet gives in the words can not form
for the poem is a mere pencil of art
and flows straight from the heart...
Pen on dear princess,
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A Great Poem
A wonderful poem and a wonderful portrait. . . It would flow better for me if the rhyming lines were not split into two separate stanzas . . .which would mean four line rhyming stanzas instead of the separate unrhyming pairs – but that is just me. . . LOL I tend to be different to other people . . . Really loved the poem. . . Regards Albert -
I truly enjoyed the artwork, and the rhyme formation, which was carried out splendidly. A work of art within itself, teaching, sharing, speaking, advising gracefully on the whims of one's muses. Definetely strong and encouraging, and honestly, quite admirable. I'll be here staring at it for a few.
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I have never seen photos of Walt Whitman, but this is how he looks in my mind. The portrait also resembles renderings I have seen of Ben Franklin.
The poem is so true to the nature of a poet. I have often fought with my muse, and she is usually the victor. It is also true that I may start out one way, and end on a totally different note, and I wonder how I got there. The other haunting is; to look at writings from long ago, and if it were not for the handwriting say to myself,"who wrote this?".
Excellent poem. Perfect rhyme scheme, the meter is right on time, and the flow is liquid. I am glad I clicked this feature. This was an enjoyable read, and the visual art complimented it with a ton of class, and great dignity. Simply beautiful!
Renee
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don't change a thing a terrific piece!!!!!
Clapping out LOUD! You always lift me up with your work! So many truths within your pieces. Our words, form, flow, style can not be demanded to take a particular shape. (Just because We wish they would. I've found that true for myself. Can not force a piece to go where it is not intended to finish it's journey). I've not been around for so very long now, I feel truly LOST! I'm so Blessed your piece was in the featured box. A wonderful place to start reading with a familiar artist, I truly admire. Grant's addition of canvas art add to your words and present a piece of beauty frozen in time. The art work looks like a classic artist. Only our minds can tell us what type of art this face represents to each of us. The portrait displayed here reminds me of so many early explorers. Those men and women of old, had dreams large enough to change the world 1 day at a time. Some reason sitting here in the middle of a northern blizzard, the man's face reminds me of 1st. mountain men. Men brave enough to cross the mountains and seek the unknown on the other side. Free spirits, not content with the ordinary of any day. Always searching, reaching beyond what they knew and had experienced. Artists in their own right. Responsible for the advancement of the world down through the ages. Your poem really uplifted me, stimulated someone who has been out action just way to long. Encouraged my spirit to overide the weaken body, limited mind and just jump right in here again. Thank You for sharing this piece with me. You made my Sunday afternoon! God Bless You and I am positive 2004 will yield many wonderful writings from you to all of us. I've missed my friends so very much! Hope be around more regular and often now. So very many to check in on(a little overwhelming!) I'm sure the site has changed and grown even more since this past Dec. Thumbs up! Don't change anything! My mind is off and running in many directions now. Will have to leave long enough to feed that devoted husband that works so hard here on the prairie. I'll be back!
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"Every poem will form its own way." Your words are smack on and the format and rhyme scheme make this piece very easy to read. Well done, ma'am - I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Thanks - Helen
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A nice way of saying that sometimes, or often (depending on the poet), the poet is but an interpreter of weird vibes that come in like passing ghosts. Lovely.
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Thank you ALL for your kind comments on this poem, and even the not-so-kind. I'm sticking with my original format because that's how it poured out of me. I'm just so pleased you all view this as "silly", yet so insightful and honest! That's what I write! Honesty will prevail in all my poetry, novels, features, and so on. That's what it's all about, right? Thank you, again! Love, light and truth!--Kel
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wonderful!
Wow! This is simpilly wonderful!! I love the flow of the poem and how it's so cute and silly yet so truthful and honest and meaningful. It's very inspiring as a poet to read something like this.
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yes!!!!!!!!!! I got me a new favorite poem this was absoulutly awsome and you have just earned a place on my favorites list. Wonderful emagination you have and I must tell you I feel this way alot I can set out to write a poem about something and when Im done its like wow did I write that and things just come out perfect when poured out from the soul and heart the words just flow Nice work indeed
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Kelly,
I got, that poetry can't be forced but let it come naturaly when the thoughts, and ideas or feelings are at flow or focuss. Then the beauty reflects the heart, or shows its true message of what being tried to show in those words........Like writing from the heart or from inspiration of whats around us.....or life its self.
Sometimes, sis I dont have the words to write, I shouldn't try and force it so true it won't work.......By the way that picture is amazing your husband is brillant with his paintings very gifted..
(Hope)this okay sis I know your pieces reflect the meaning of love........Hugs and love ya sis, Sherry
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I can't say that I am really fond of the rhyming here, but the message conveyed is excellent and I did enjoy reading. Very strong ending as well.
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So much enjoyed reading this poem!
A poet put his feelings and soul on his writes. The pen is his instrument and the ink lets the words flow, from the mind to the paper. The result is an exposition of his emotions.
Thanks for sahring this wonderful thought!
The portrait is absolutely great! Reminded a Renascence paint.
Mari
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What a great subject to write about nice flow all the way through great style. Healing Heart (
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Very Insightful
Wow. Very well written. I especially like the last two stanzas:
"We don't have control, of what pours through the soul,
Every poem will have final say.
A poet can know it, and the pen's ink can sow it,
Truth is, words are not sculptor's clay."
Very nicely constucted. You certainly (even if it is contradicted through the poem) have a way with words.
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I love the message in this.. How true it is that the poet is not in control of what spills to the page when provoked to write by events...No matter how one attempts to construct, shape or mold what eventually winds up there. For myself, I can say that forcing it never works..the words are there or they aren't...
I also loved the end of this which seems to impart a deeper message ..words are not scupltors clay, not meant to be used to construct things for only the sake of construction.. ( but that's my interpretation ) ..
Nicely done.. and well said.. but how I do wish.. I could tell the muse when to be creative and when not to.. since it knows no concept of night..or time..
~~whims
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Some of the lines stretched a bit towards the ending, but, that is the grasp I read in it.
The rhyming is good in the beginning but veers off a bit. But, not too bad.
A good piece that you have written here.
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amazing write. Poetry comes from truth ans you show it crystal clear in such a poem. Pen on, poet...
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ryming and everything perfect. keep it up great write. EaRiNe!!!!
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An enjoyable read
Very interesting and informative read. The lines:
But it isn't the poet; each poet should know it,
Every poem will form its own way.
How true. So many times I have started to write things and what I started looked nothing like the finished work. You got to the very soul of the writer with this one. Good job. Have a great weekend. Freeways Mom -
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a stunning piece hon... breathtaking... and the portrait is absolutely beautiful!!!
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Glad you enjoyed, Damon. And, yes, I did mean 'sow' as in 'we reap what we sow,' but I appreciate the time you took to make sure it was right. Appreciate that! Greatly! I'm off to read more of your work. Finding it quite enjoyable! ;)Kelly
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Hi kelly, Yes you are right I really enjoyed this one. I saw one word that I thought might be wrong. You put sow, and I thought that you might have meant show--couldn't be sure, but that one word is why I didn't put a don't touch it verdict on it. Yes I do agree the picture does look like an old time poet. Shakespear perhaps or some other famous one.
Damon D. Brewer
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Thank you, Ali, glad you enjoyed this write! Will be stopping by your site soon! ;)Kelly
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'every poem will form its own way', absolutely!
Very well written, and briliantly expressed! Thanks for sharing this one.
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Thanks, Nando, and Tamara, glad you enjoyed. That, in itself, makes my writing worthwhile: That it contributes a fresh perspective or even an ancient lesson. *Hugs* ;)Kelly
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again, a write of splendor
your words make me feel at ease for this is our gift
poets are born, not created, as you state so well!!
pic is a contribution to your page.
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Thank you, Quabben, glad you enjoyed! That is why I write! First, of course, for myself, but next for others and the ability to touch something in them, draw out new thoughts, make connections, bring insight into lives, etc. So, I'm always pleased when I learn someone enjoyed a write, agreed or disagreed, whatever, because it means I struck a cord, a nerve, and that's why I love writing. Been missing you! Glad you're back. Love your writes too. ;)Kelly
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Thanks so much, Vicki, and I am loving your treasured writes as well. *Hugs* Kelly
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Very well said, Patrick! Couldn't have said it better myself! *Hugs and smiles* ;)Kelly
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Thank you, Artis, and I love your own expression 'of a poet at work.' Well said. Truly! Thank you! ;)Kelly
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the brain restless in the cranium, a gymnasium for poetic thought...not anxious to escape this place of developing strong lines and firm content...it works out.....until it is drawn out through a pencil by the ghost writer of the soul.....of a poet at work. I loved this poem of course....artis -
Thanks, Mt, appreciate you! ;)Kelly
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You show that poetry is not only an art but a craft. You put the craft to good work here.
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