Lost in Translation

I don't want to decipher metaphors 
 
or ponder analogies 
 
Due to over use of euphemism 
 
and false formalities 
 
I lose interest when delivery 
 
becomes borderline absurd 
 
When meaning drowns 
 
in pools of big words 
 
Without rhythm and flow 
 
Adjectives and verbs just combine 
 
Into a plethora of possibility 
 
not leaving one sure thing in mind 
 
I don't want to have to think about it 
 
or have to figure it out 
 
Conveying with simplicity 
 
to me, is what poetry is all about 
 
Complicated and confusing 
 
does not always mean profound 
 
Its in relation and understanding 
 
that the connection is found 
 
A point with no precision 
 
doesn't get through 
 
Words with reason and rhythm do 

Poetry and its delivery

A powerful communication

Unless its value

is lost in translation

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

Poetry and its delivery

A powerful communication

Unless its value

is lost in translation

I do love a clear write as well, but every now and then I am up for a little mystery. Really, a place for both. But the real kicker is when a piece gets lost in interpretation. Oivey!!! Great write.

[Ency Bearis]

Interesting poem.

[Cool Handless Luke]

Nice form and flow. Simplicity at its best. A thoughtful message. To each their own...

[SyberRose]

Great write...Nicely penned:)

[Elle Thompson]

I like this quite a bit, up until the last three lines, or so, those come off as forced and I would cut them, they don't go with the rest of the piece. Otherwise, mechanical errors aside, solid piece.

[Veronica Chandler]

Sheer genius in this piece you have penned and I found the message crystal clear. It reads so smoothly and falls nicely off the tongue. The finish is pure perfection in the summing up.
"Poetry and its delivery
A powerful communication
Unless its value
is lost in translation"

[Rita L. Sev]

I really enjoyed reading this poem - you touched on a feeling that is universal for poets. Nice flow.

[beautiful dreamer]

nicely done. what i'v been saying for quite some time in one neat little package :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

An interesting portrayal of getting lost in trying tom understand a complex human dilemma.