Poetry in Me

There is poetry within me --

my midnight visualizations echo rivers,

like the blood-letting of words     flowing

through corridors of lofty peaks,

pooling in a mirror loch that reflects

the cracking of a limitless sky.

 

There is poetry within me --

as I tip the kettle and pour my morning brew

into a fractured cup of inexhaustible imagery,

cream spinning like a pinwheel of simile,

as I look to the west and muse upon

a world driven by gears and unrealized art.

 

There is poetry within me --

drumming an ever constant wing-beat

of insatiable compulsion to simply     write,

to build lines, like the framework of cathedrals,

to create until my eyes sting and my hands ache:

 

these morphemes are my obsession realized,

these words my healing salve     applied liberally. 

Reviews

[Frieda P]

What a grand balm it is, this should be the poet's anthem, you hit every note here sweet Friday, I muchly like the way you spun your pen around the concept, you are poetry in motion my friend.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, Frieda...your words mean a lot to me!

[Souladareatease]

Yes indeed the healing cream and rhythm to the rhyme-reason
Glad Your Here Friday!!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

:) Thank you...such a treat to find all of these reviews by you, my friend. I've missed your face!

[Souladareatease]

I PROMISE...this week I will be catching up!!!
Yours as well-very missed-Love the new Avatar-Im lazy with those...and well not a fan of self portraits either-it breaks cameras :)-

[Souladareatease]

I PROMISE...this week I will be catching up!!!
Yours as well-very missed-Love the new Avatar-Im lazy with those...and well not a fan of self portraits either-it breaks cameras :)-

[kublakhan27]

I don't know how you do it my friend...a fractured cup of inexhaustible imagery...that could very well be the thesis statement of your entire catalogue...the uniqueness with which you see the world is impeccable...I'm in awe...

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much...I'm truly humbled. I'm always fascinated by the different views of my work; some love it, some hate it, but that is the nature of the writing world, I suppose. I'm too fragile sometimes, I think, and reviews like yours make me keep wanting to pick up the pen again and again :)

[kublakhan27]

It is indeed the nature of writing, but I couldn't imagine your poetry being hated by anyone who has devoted any length of time to reading or studying the art form...your voice is as unique as any I've ever read anywhere...I struggle to even match it with a style from any given era from the past, and none of this is lip service :) I know for a fact that I'm too fragile...you are in a handful of friends here whose support essentially keeps me going...I would have zero confidence if not for that support :)

[Augustus]

You are phenomenally gifted. Such a seamless blend of creative imagery, flow and inexorable logic. The theme has been laid out and developed, laced with gorgeous similes and metaphors. Each stanza is self contained, and transports the reader to a different scene every time...compelling us to view the world through your eyes. And it culminates in a beautiful couplet. I especially loved the phrase "healing salve applied liberally". This poem of yours was a salve for me too, after coming back from a long day's work. It embodies the choicest ingredients of modern poetry. Wonderfully penned!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, my friend. You really made my night with your review :)

[Chris]

There is an existence within us - of sense and perception, timing and intent. The aftertaste of imagery and the combination of tones and structure add to the desire of each listener to follow the poet's lead. The first lines of each drew me in (I soooo agreed) and had me taste the second. Some words - visualizations, just would not roll off the tongue for me in smooth continuous tones and that break hurt my wanting to continue. I found my mind placing lighter tones of similar words and continuing the flow within my perception of your intent. Not fair by any means but it wasn't intended - just automatic. I liked what you said...and in the listening agreed, but I don't really know how another would accept and subsequently want to reread this again. I read it three times before writing a word.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Well, we can't win them all, my friend :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"a fractured cup of inexhaustible imagery"

you definitely have that...it just keeps coming. always new, always uniquely you.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You are the genius of metaphor and imagery, my friend! I bow down to your talents, and compliments, with a humble pen :)

[Angi]

From those midnight musings to the salve that you heal us with, your words are very definately poetry, Sarah. I find myself slowing down when I read your work, to discover and to savor your carefully chosen words. Each one is there to create an image or a feeling inside of your reader. You have a firm grasp on that and I am so happy that you do. Another well done piece. Angi~

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

That means so very much, Angi...you humble me greatly. Thank you so very much!

[Angi]

You are so welcome, Sarah. I love your work.

[Keith LaFountaine]

As a fellow writer, I definitely know the feeling of having writing not just be an expression but also a seemingly innate trait I must go through with. Excellent work Sarah! Your prose are stunning as always, your imagery stark and beautiful, your style as good as ever. Keep it up!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, my friend.

[Astro]

I can see the alphabet spring, that bubbles up formless and clear inside your mind that shapes in carving creativity the words that spark wonder upon your pages. Your thoughtful insight is a tapestry to hang upon the walls of the home as well as the heart of the poet. A fine write, composed of artistry and honesty alike.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, my dear. I'm glad you liked this one :)

[s y e]

You, my friend, are an inspiration to wanna-be poets like myself. You have amazing metaphors in this write and some stunning lines.

"There is poetry within me --
as I tip the kettle and pour my morning brew
into a fractured cup of inexhaustible imagery,
cream spinning like a pin-wheel of simile,"

-- Amazing stanza, Sarah - I can't tell you how amazing it is to read your works.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You humble me, my friend, but you are anything but a "wanna-be" poet...if I was half as good as you are when I was your age I would be much better than I am now. Thank you...truly!

[s y e]

You're too mind to me, Sarah, thank you so much but honestly you're a great poetess!