January 27, 2010
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A Poem
Blank white acid free paper awaits
First blob of ink
As the poet createsNouns scream to be picked
Looking for verbs
To join with them at their hipsMortared together with adjectives and adverbs
Giving life to sentences
As the mind of the poet createsSome words are erased
Falling into the gutter
Tragic wrecks too something that tried to be embracedWith a surge of artistic talent
The poem blooms too life
Taking flight in the minds of others
As the poet creates © 2010
Comments (13)
I like this one.
I think there’s an ‘o’ too much in the second line.
@scribblemuffin - thank you for your comment and visiting today.
@eve1684 - Eve thank you so much for your correction … I tend to overlook the obvious at times. Thanks for visiting today.
A poem about writing a poem. I bet nearly every poet has tried one of these. Your is nicely done.
@vexations - Bill thank you for visiting and your comment. I agree most poets have tried to write a poem about writing this is acutally my second attempt … I often find that I can never know when a piece is done. I am always wanting to change something, make it better, remove something, or in some cases completely start over. BTW my condolance to you and your family on your loss.
A poem may take many drafts to finish, if it is ever actually finished. At least that is the case for me and the poems I write. The one I posted today is in about the fifth draft and has been critiqued by a couple of fellow poets. I look for critical comments to help me learn to improve.
Indeed! thanks for the comment!
I love your poem!! very good description of poetry itself!!
@chr1st1an - Thank you for your comment and visiting my site.
Great write. I really like this one. Judi
@jassmine - Thank you Judi … I hope your job search is going well!
Hello, I hope you don’t mind a comment from a stranger. I enjoyed reading your poetry. Beautiful work.
@Lady_Bella - So glad you came to visit and thanks so much for you comment. Feel free to give constructive criticism as well or different ideas. I am trying to improve my poetry. Thanks again.