On Poetry

On Poetry

A Poem by Katie
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Another oldie

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I. A poem is a snapshot of the soul
   A feeling frozen in time
   A memory stuck on flypaper
   A window into the garden
   Stopped between night and morning.

II. A poem is an ink-pressed imprint
   Of an orchestra set to paper
   A pen-and-paper symphony
   Of an idea that will never be
   The same as it was before.

© 2012 Katie


Author's Note

Katie
This is an older poem, doctored some. I re-wrote the second verse in the metaphor of music -- do you think it works?

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I'd appreciate it if you would take a look at my poetry, and tell me if it is something that would interest this group. I need real critiques---not just praise, although if it is genuine, I welcome it of course. I get only a few reactions on the main board....they are pleasant, but I need more. Thanks.


Posted 11 Years Ago


It works very well. Poetry has often been describes as a rather poor relation in the broad spectum of the arts, visual and performing always seeming to take centre stage. I actually think however it the most all encompassing and in lyric form predates literacy in many ancient cultures.

Then again, I would think that, because I adore poetry.

Beccy.

Posted 11 Years Ago


I enjoyed this write, different in style, but enjoyable

Posted 11 Years Ago


we get the idea that poem imprints the memory..because what it captures will never be the same, it will change.

the music part works really well...

i like this but almost as two different poems...there is a variety of metaphors in the first part that actually don't connect to the metaphor in the second part which is carried all the way through that stanza...

i would make this two separate poems..

but the wording is quite nice...not big on the capitals to start each line...

jacob

Posted 11 Years Ago


Katie

11 Years Ago

It's supposed to feel like two poems - that's why the verses are numbered as such. Kind of like Vari.. read more
jacob erin-cilberto

11 Years Ago

yes, i did get the feeling of two poems, with the roman numerals...like a poem in two parts...

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Added on December 9, 2012
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Katie
Katie

Miami, FL



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