Words and Poets

A reflection upon all who write poetry.

"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body"  Proverbs 16:24 ESV

The words of poets,

are sifted and sorted

from their language

until they meld into

just the right combination

of that which the heart demands

and of which truth requires.

Crafting poetry is an all-consuming 

quest and companion, 

one that prevails above 

all distractions and one which 

separates the poet from

earthbound traditions 

and shallow understandings.

Should it be your fate

to craft verses of poetry,

you shall find yourself withdrawn 

into creativity and quite apart

from the normal life around you, 

because life has chosen you 

for the task of inspiring others

to look outward from themselves 

to the truths within well-crafted verse

and to their own expressions yet to be.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

If I were asked how to become a better poet, I would say it's essential to unplug from everything, especially one's attachment to grinding on daily crap. When I write, I am so far beyond whatever's happening here on earth, I forget what day it is & have no idea of the time when I emerge from a writing cocoon. You've done a delicious job of describing this altered state, but almost as a warning, rather than identifying this as where a writer needs to be! I never thought I would see someone able to quote the Bible & find passages every bit as enjoyable to me as Thoreau & Rumi! Bravo for finding the poetic beauty of speaking thru imagery in the Bible! Merry Christmas! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

You have described perfectly the island of creativity I find myself on when crafting poetry. Physically I may be with others, but mentally I am isolated in a sea of ideas. Withdrawn and all consuming in my search for wording. These stanzas are wonderful Watercress. .

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have had 50 years now of this life apart.
This poem hits a nerve...and being separated from "shallow understandings"---
I am okay with that...although I think understanding reaches many levels and needs.
Really excellent poem, Watercress...

j.

[Masq]

Words beautifuly exspressed! I loved every line but, the last stanza really spoke to me.

[Vicki T.]

Truer more beautiful words were never written. This speaks to me in ways you couldn't imagine. I love to write and find myself alone and withdrawn until that poem is finally released!