The Language Of My Imagination

The Language Of My Imagination

A Poem by Marvin Lewis Jr.
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The title poem from my book, due out next week.

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The Language Of My Imagination 


“Poetry” 


Poetry is a mirror. 

A mirror that I look into every time 

I turn a page or hold a pen, 

A mirror that shows me greatness 

while cradled in the arms of fear, 

It bestows inspiration so I can carve my visions out 

of darkness and use doubt as a canvas to paint my 

destiny causing my regrets to testify 

of birthed dreams... 


“Poetry” 


Poetry is an ocean that allows metaphors to flow 

through continents of creative concepts carrying 

similes like ships fashioned by raw emotion...

 

“Poetry” 


Poetry is an empty house waiting to be furnished 

with God-crafted thoughts, painted by a voice 

crocheted with pain, and lived in by poetic imagery 

that seemingly drips from clouds... 


“Poetry” 


Poetry is a black sky that one can fill with hatred, 

pain, loneliness and it will be interpreted as a starry 

moonlit night that sings a lullaby to the troubled 

mind, lightens the heavy heart that was weighted 

with frustration granting rest... 


“Poetry” 


Poetry is an existence that can be visited with 

curiosity, imagination, and the ability to guess. 

To paint portraits of undreamt dreams, explain the 

unseen all the while underneath a beautiful sunset 

that never sets... 


“Poetry” 


Poetry is the tears or the smile of a pen 

on the face of a piece of paper. 

Poetry simply is... 

The language of my imagination.

© 2008 Marvin Lewis Jr.


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Oh I love this, just love this. Needed to read an inspiring piece such as this... Thank you.

So how does a young man such as yourself know about "crochet"... a grandmother perhaps. I crochet just a little and it is the perfect metaphor for this piece... it shows a depth, I don't know... crochet is just yarn, a long, long piece of yarn that creates beautiful blankets and sweaters through a series of intricate knots... lots of counting and measurement go into every piece of work. Usually created by the hands of a loved one.

This is really, really good.

Kristina

Posted 16 Years Ago


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wonderful

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Well put. Nice flow. I shall look for the book.

Posted 15 Years Ago


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I love the line "crocheted with pain" beautifully written poem. Definately one of my favorite poets. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

Posted 15 Years Ago


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This is absolutely a brilliantly passionate and powerful piece!
A masterpiece of sorts!
You are gifted poet my talented friend!

I really enjoyed this write!
keep up the good work... I'm hungry for MORE!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I'm aware of this young man's talent. He is a step above us all. He just needs to be patient, and believe. Beautiful piece. Rain..

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This poem is absolutely amazing. I loved the first lines about poetry being a mirror. It's very revealing about what poetry is and how it can be. Very revealing.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

this poem is absolutely well written, and has a way of inspiring, you constructed the meaning really nicely,
indeed this would be a featured poem to any poetry book, the flow and line breaks were perfect my friend,
keep up the great work.

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is stunning. Is your book for sale yet? Very inspiring work!!

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like this, and as i stated before, on a different space. I can't wait to read your book lol you should give me a copy for my b'day lolol.

D

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Such a beautiful discovery my friend....you write with great passion and sincerity.......Well crafted indeed....

Peace,

Bill :-)

Posted 16 Years Ago



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Marvin Lewis Jr.
Marvin Lewis Jr.

Trenton, NJ



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I'm 19 y.o. and I write lyrics, prose, poetry, and treatments. I'm currently self-publishing my first book entitled "The Language Of My Imagination" which consist of poetry and prose that touch on suc.. more..

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