Once the Poet within is released you must take his hand
Poetry is the art that requires the most intellect to be applied
in order to appreciate it fully.
A poem should create thought and emotion, whether that intended or not.
All becalmed Poets should wait for the wind to return and resist reaching for the oars.
Poetry is the art of revealing the wondrous.
The Poet carries a great burden for he can reveal what is hidden
The Poet leaves a fingerprint of his true self in every poem.
Poems tend to either tumble or need teasing from mind to paper.
A Poet reveals the hidden and what is often hidden is his self.
The Poet’s drug of choice is poetry .
To the Poet, his Art can be either a nourishing nectar or bitter bane.
A feast of brilliantly perceptive aperçus from the depths of your struggle, Nigel – with both sleep and your muse.
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Thank you Roland for such a generous comment.
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This is just fantastic Nigel. You speak such clear and concise truth
all through this poem about poems.
” All becalmed poets should wait for the wind to return and resist reaching for the oars”
How true that rings with me.
As to sleeplessness….I am not sure whether there was much brain in one of my early posts on this subject . ” The Lavender Besr and I” 😊.
Tell me if you can find it. 🙂
bless
Miriam
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Thank you Miriam for your kind words, I can’t wait to read your post, I’ve been busy telling my family about your songlines.
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Hi Nigel,
I agree with you. Poetry is the art of revealing the wondrous.
“Poetry is when you draw emotions, with your words”
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Many thanks Ben & best wishes to you & yours.
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Each of these is something to absorb and reflect upon Nigel and take the poet deeper into their work. Would it be alright to use some of these for posts in 2018. Great post.
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By all means Davy, they may at least stimulate discourse amongst our circle, which is always good.
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Love all of these, Nige. Each one stands on its own, drawing the poet in to savor the words. Together, they truly are a wondrous feast that inspires and captivates. Even the photo speaks of revealing beauty in ordinary things.
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Thank you Colleen, most grateful for your comment, as always.
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