the poet in each of us

there is poetry in your mind,
where i see wonder over people,
who wonder over your poetry,
over you, yet, you're never over people,
they are closest to your heart,
when you are writing about them,
realest, when you are not real
to them; you martyr yourself,
self-flagellate with words,
to make them see, like you do
life that passes on to life,
that takes a lifelong moment,
a lifetime vocabulary, silent,
peaceful on your lips; compels
your world to fall at its feet,
to speak to the poet in each of us,

Reviews

[Ellen Kolman]

Excellent poem...and it is true...there is a poet in all of us...very well expressed..bravo

[highonwords]

thank you so much, ellen, for the wonderful comment and lovely visit :) much appreciated :)

best,
steph

[AliciaB]

This is a very beautiful poem. I really like your open, flowing style with unique metaphors and enjambment of lines - it shows how you let your ideas freely travel from your thoughts to your writing. I love the lines "they are closest to your heart, / when you are writing about them, / realest, when you are not real / to them" - I relate to that experience so much. Also the lines "compels / your world to fall at its feet" are very thought-provoking. A very enjoyable read. Excellent work!

[highonwords]

hi alicia - i think poets are mostly misunderstood people - in my case - people are dear to me, all life is dear to me - but most people doesn't take poetry too well - as if it's an out of this world thing - as if it's not real at all - thank you so much for the insight and visit :)

best to you,
steph