~Communion of Poets

“I act as the tongue of you,
... tied in your mouth . . . . in mine it begins to be loosened.” 
― Walt Whitman

The spaces between us grow closer together

as your pen spills vital relevance unto the pages

wafting by in abundant grandeur

the scent is quite intoxicating

innate

lifeblood to fulfill our quill's revelry,

words that enchant and gratify to lift the spirits

hearts aglow or souls asunder

we split hairs and break bread

recompense to satisfy conscious

 yearnings

that which separates us makes us stronger

to share another moment in the life of

each and every poet who possesses the wherewithal 

to lay it on the line and communion with others

anointed in the realm of poetry we are connected

as ink scrawls across the pages into our hearts

bleeding emotions to join in our commandments of commonality

our swords pen the words that echo humanity

Author's Note

Reviews

[Angi]

I feel like I have just been knighted! The best thing about writing poetry is having someone get what I am saying and relate to it. There are so many people in my non internet life (almost all of them, in fact) who say the pretty things and pat me on the head when they read something I have written. It's in the eyes, though. When their eyes glaze over, I know they don't get it. I am so happy I have this place to share and whine and joke and cry and scream and remember in. So happy. Nicely done, Frieda. Angi~

[Frieda P]

Ha that pretty much makes you a Dame I think, but you were already in my eyes, and that's a good thing! Thanks Angi....

[Angi]

You are so welcome.

[Casey Haynes]

Would you disagree that this website does a similar thing? Almost all I've seen is people saying pretty things and patting each other on the back.

[Jack...]

Sir, can we keep this to one thread here. You don't need to slide up and down this comment board slicing and dicing as you go.

[Marie]

But isn't he right...?

[icelandicblue]

Perhaps we enjoy each other's poetry is that a bad thing? And really Marie, no it's not true- you say caustic things all the time but you also comment when you like something. And it seems our friend here only has negative things to say as he dances from poem to poem dropping little pithy bombs around the site. When I see a good critique from him based on details and expertise then perhaps his voice will have merit but for now he is just white noise looking to stir the pot and inflate his own ego. Let's have at it naysayer- show us what you've got to wipe those pretty words off our lips. Have a go I am not afraid of critique in fact I crave it. The question is are you the man for the job?

[Angi]

Casey, I just saw your comment on my review to Frieda. When I first joined Writer's cafe, I thought I was coming into a place that would provide me with hard critique. I soon found that the Cafe is more like a Poetic Facebook. People come here to share their work, meet people and hopefully make friends with like minded people. I tend to review what I like and I friend people I like to read. So, you may find a lot of pretty words because I genuinely like the piece. When I read and review a new poet, I always try to find something I like first. The topic, the form, flow, and fresh new ways to say something. I always let them know if I spot a mistake in punctuation or a mispelling, etc. I found out very early that some people are not here for hard critique. Some people get very upset by this. As you make friends here, you will start to learn who wants what in this wonderful place. I always try to keep an open mind when someone has some advice for me. I welcome constructive critisism on my work, always. If I am really in need of some real help or advice, I will ask for it in my authors notes. People will then feel more comfortable in stepping up and giving you what you want. If Poetic Facebook is not what you are looking for, you may want to rethink this place. Goodreads has a pretty good poetry group that has an offshoot group that will give you the hard critique you crave. If you want more info on that, send me a message. I hope this answers you question(s) up there. Angi~

[redflutterby]

No one could say it better then you...the communion and commonality of writers/poets is unique. Beyond all description and understanding. Beautiful...I agree with Angi it sounds like you are bestowing a knighthood.

[Ruth]

God, this was a treat! A right royal one hon...the music to accompany this gave me chills...just beautiful! One of your best works I think :) This is a sanctuary piece...comforting :) xx

[TL Boehm]

we split hairs and break bread. I keep coming back here - in the hope that I am understood. That part resonates with me in this Miss Frieda.

[kublakhan27]

Reading this piece was an emotional experience for me. It just struck a chord. It's like Whitman morphing into Robert Frost. I can write something and be relatively proud of it, then I'll read something by you and everything changes...but you'll only scold me if I say anything negative about myself so I won't elaborate ;P But this my dear is a masterpiece, as is most everything you write. I'll forever be in awe of your talent.

[koty bell]

Awesome poem reminds me of dead poets society...this was truly great freida deep and profound

[Einstein Noodle]

this is so good .. perfect WW quote also ... your tribute and appreciation of others makes me feel quite good about myself ... thank you for that ... you have shared a wonderful thing here ... blessings to you with hugs and joy
E.

[Leslie Philibert]

A great quote, and a fine poem about poetry

[Tom]

A rousing, rapturous eulogy so eloquently penned in praise of the art of poetry !

Another masterpiece Frieda !!

[WithLoveandLoss.]

I am in love with this expression, and it reminded me all that poetry can give-freedom, relief, insight to oneself, the list goes on. I had a job interview the other day and one of the questions asked was "if you could have dinner for one night with anyone, who would it be with?" I couldn't help but think of how having that moment with some of the writers here would truly be a night to remember (and of course, it would be over a good cup of coffee ;)

Anyway, I'm rambling-excellent write Frieda!

[Pete Langley]

As a tradesman....not so much (some would say Never!) in words, more in paint and wallpaper....I`ve got to try to pull us poets back to earth a bit - but only a bit! You, Frieda - gorgeous in mind, body and words - do us versifiers too much exaltation!
I have to be fair and honest....I`m pants...no real education, no enormous achievement, no real anthropological largesse apart from spawning and raising offspring....but one way to express my thoughts and (maybe, only maybe) affect others has been with my words....just because I love words. For me, poetry is the only expression I`m half-capable of, but is no more, or less laudable than making music, painting, sculpture et al. The search for beauty and truth is all. Even the hunchback of Notre Dame rang a cool bell! Once again I have rambled....sorry! Nice one! Up the poets! Love it. P.