a poem is born

artwork by Kendall Jan Jubb

it’s only the fragile infancy of an idea

yet its tendrils transfix me

like a punch of drama

my fingers catapult

then mysteriously slow

to a limber spider-like gait

simultaneously sharp and fluid

a tense battle of wits ensues

there’s a jagged trembling of syllables

a sort of crudité of vibrating gibberish

the elasticity of thought hypnotizes me

words are provocative

       seducing me

      finally

     a poem is born

Reviews

[Beccy]

I've read many a poem about the creative process; often they are quite similar sounding, this is rather special though.

The word choice, the way you build from the first gently whimsical line, 'the fragile infancy of an idea' to that almost explosive 'there’s a jagged trembling of syllables a sort of crudité of vibrating gibberish,' is absolutely wonderful.

Really enjoyed this.

Beccy.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Beccy. Lydi**

[Fran Marie]

words are provocative

seducing me

finally

a poem is born

and you seduce the reader once again with your wonderful creative thoughts/ words that captivate us all'

wonderful work!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Fran Marie. Lydi**

[ANTO]

Athletes call it 'being in the zone' - but they will never enjoy a 'cudrite of vibrating gibberish' - and I never thought I'd ever experience such a thing either, but then again I never met someone like you Lydia ;p

This 'birthing' (ooh I just scrolled down and noticed EmmaJoy has also picked that line - Hi Em !!)
Where was I - oh aye... This birthing was very well described and full of wow moments, so I guess what Im trying to say is 'Have more babies' Lydia.
:)))

[Lydia Shutter]

LOL Love that comment....though it would be quite impossible at this stage of the game, Anto! :) Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Glad you are back! Lydi**

[Woody]

the birth of a poem! absolutely brilliant, Lydia!
just like the birth of a baby, there's excruciating pain but when it (baby/poem) sees the light, it is utter bliss.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Woody. Lydi**

[Helen Crutchett]

Wow, you have dug deeply to unravel the birth of the creative thought that eventually comes alive in the newborn POEM.

Bravo Lydi!!!


Helena :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Helena. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

"the elasticity of thought hypnotizes me"

...this poem should be a bubble bath...it is as sensual as dipping one's finger in another's pie! I love it!!

[Sami Khalil]

You marvelously outline the process of a born poem. I'm crystallized in your words...Excellent...:)...............

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...Any time...:).............

[Desert Knave]

"... the elasticity of thought hypnotizes me ..." Ha ! Brilliant. Mine keep stretching away from me, but I still am trying to spawn a poem or two. Thanks for the poetic kick in the muse ... maybe I can work it into a little something. Oh yeah ... the poem rocks. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Giggling here....spawn a poem? What a delicious line! Jim, you still have it, never doubt it. I will be looking for your words. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

I actually just posted my "counterpoint" to this one. Thanks for inspiring me to write. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

:) going to check it out now.

[Sophy Freebirds]

The incubation of this poem would have been brainstorming. to give birth to such an excellent work. The phrases have been written with such delicate care that your thoughts reflect here clearly.Trembling syllables-whoa! i loved this part. :) And the end was fabulously closed.I know the best way to break away from writer's block is to write about it. I have been suffering from it and this kinda helped me to birth my thoughts . Thank you for sharing Lydi *keep writing*

~Sophy

[Lydia Shutter]

When inspiration is low, the words can help a poet write...something...anything...as long as it comes together. Nice to see a review from you, Sophy. Thanks so much. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

'.. a sort of crudité of vibrating gibberish .. '

Myyy goodness! This vivid and articulate thread-ful use of a mere twenty-six letters is amazing! This is such an exciting post; it's ending is near victorious; sort of blows my mind! That reads over the top, sorry, but it's meant, Lydi. Love it! Exits right, smiling.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Emma.....I am pleased you enjoyed this so much. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

It's wonderful, kept me warm for ages!

[MsJewel]

there’s a jagged trembling of syllables
a sort of crudité of vibrating gibberish
I love the way your mind works Lydi. You're the best!

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Julie. Have a great day! Lydi**