Defining Greatness

The secret behind us

 

  

Defining greatness

 

Edgar Allan Poe, with his

mysterious personality

wrote the type of poetry

that blows a person’s mind away

his greatness stemmed from his sadness within,

 bursting out in words of doubt

entertaining us in a light of dim…

but that’s not what he really did.

 

Edna St. Vincent Millay

was entirely different

her non-conventional type of style

fused together with modern times

drove her far into new heights

claiming fame and fortune was hers from writes

her passion ignited through and through

but that’s not what she really did.

 

Louise Bogon

took a different route

wrote poetry in a hazy light

her childhood distorted

her mind unsure

she got her start by reading reviews

something that many of us do

and cropped new ways to see her life

by writing passionately from the heart

with a style of beauty contained in art

But that’s not what she really did.

 

Poetry, that form of expression

gives us all an emotional tie

that links us together in a world of lessons

to find a way for our minds to fly

 

A Great poet is not what you might think

who has a mighty pen dipping in ink

that waves the hand to paint the canvas

whose fewer words do not give you less,

simple words, and visions, inspire your soul

to dig a little deeper, for your quest in gold...

a great poet for I know many, for they read today,

writingback with much to say.

Author's Note

research from Poetseers.org

Reviews

[Winter McPherson]

Thanks so much for that research on poets. A very wonderful way to teach us something. Putting poets into your poetry.......how unique. Really creative! I liked it.....

[Blackbirdsong]

While sadness was an element to Poe's writing he was also a master at writing poetic forms. For instance "The Raven," is written in iambic octameter. So along with his intense emotions he was also completely capable of crafting brilliantly formed and structured poetry and stories. The same is said for the other poets you mention since those who break rules have to be educated about them first. Great writers do more than just write from the heart since anyone who posts poems on websites or blogs can easily do that. Great writers take those emotions and simple words and imbue then with greatness because of the ability to do so with the skill and craft, and yes grammar. The ability to do all of that and create writing that enthralls readers long after their deaths is what makes a great writer great. Btw you might want to run this through grammar check on your word processor you have some things that are off like "that blow a person's mind away." Blow should be blows, etc. :)

[Seantesunflower]

My favorite is Dylan Thomas...in fact I like his work so well that I named my son after him *smiles*
Dylan being his first name and Thomas being his middle.
Yeah I am a little strange~

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

First off a big Poe fan...

so true that we all all the same in being artist but we all have our own unique styles... we can release our feelings and show others they are not alone... or bring a small amount of joy and even bring lessons of life... poetry is a great art that needs more recognition... as e paint pictures with words.

I salute all the great poets i have meet here.

[Jessica Fox]

Take that grammar Nazis! And you know what the Nazis fell for a reason, good poem

[Fabian G. Franklin]

You touch on a universal truth with educators here as well as poets and philosophers; they seek not only to teach or entertain but also to inspire; to stir the imaginations and the inquisitive nature of others. True talent is like faith or love that way; no matter how much one spreads it around, it never diminishes but only grows and returns stronger with every gift. Like the nod to some great poets here as well.

[Wildfleour]

I like that you paid homage to great poets..............it's like a river of words through time..............