Who Are You, Poet?
Who are you, poet? What charged air surroundsyour nimble fingers as they play uponthe star-crossed vortex of my soul? What soundsexcite you? Where does love go after dawn,when all the house is...
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"you sow our hearts with countless misremembered dreams, mere shadows of the truth" Such a poignant poem, Rich. So glad Sarah brough this one out. take care, kerri
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Sarah, Thanks for posting this again. It brings back a lot of very strong and powerful emotions. I remember sitting down to read about 20 poems here at the Pub and then being filled with excitement....
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Bekki,:-) Thanks, dear mermaid. :-)Amy,Your words are incredible here..."a single, hushed exclamation from somewhere deep inside of me."That is the very feeling I felt while writing this. How happy...
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Kerri,"Mere shadows of the truth..." What is the truth? Well, I believethat while we are writing our works there is a truth, like a bandabout the Earth, a happy region of the sky where poets breathe...
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Rich,This poem IS...I am overwhelmedand ever thankful that the Pub playeda part in the inspiration. I think the otherone of yours that became Found Goldis so grand too. I read it a half dozentimes....
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Sarah, The Pub is the poem and the poem is the Pub. That you would spend hours reading through the archives is a testament to the incredible inspiration you provide for us here - and I must admit I am...
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Rich, I'm glad Sarah reposted this - I missed it the first time around. I love the presence (in absence) you create early in the poem especially. Wonderful work. MSS
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Marc,Subtlety? Perhaps. I tried to write a Shakespearean sonnet withoutanyone noticing. I think you said it well when you said there is a "presence(in absence) early in the poem...let the poetry...
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I can only add that such writing reminds me that the world would be a poorer place without the truth and beauty of poetry.
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Hear, Hear!!Douglas, that is so true.Just stopped by to read this gem again,
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Douglas,Yes, it would! Truth and beauty are so intermingled in our writingsthat they become one. May the same happen to all who encounterpoetry. Thanks!Sarah,You are such an inspiration. Merci!Rich
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"What charged air surrounds your nimble fingers as they play upon the star-crossed vortex of my soul?" Loved this line most of all. The poet able to write words to touch and change my hopeful soul....
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You're right about the many varied forms of poetry Rich and what a gift it is to be able to express ourselves this way and to be able to share it with others. Merv
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Liz,Thanks. I want you to bring your pillow - hold it...forget it, I've got a couple extra clouds...this one's perfect. Now you can have a good sleep beside"heaven's door." :-)atbest,You just made...
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Rich I am extremely pleased to read this...It has pulled at my heart that has lacked inspiration for such a long time...your words are a balm to me thank you Sarah for posting this again deb
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Deb, It amazes me to think that this poem could feed your poet's heart, dear Deb. I want to thank Sarah again too, for to feed such a poet is surely a blessing. Rich
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Rich,You are deserving of the thanks!Your poet's heart shines through in all you write, in all you do. I am so glad to call you family!Sarah
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