The idol of poetry

Painted into a corner by my own words.....

I made a covenant with my eyes this morning
Not to dabble in poetic musings,
Yet the pragmatic politician within -
Yes, that personality behind the third door on the right
Convinced me that if I delete all reference
To romance and love,
And just focus on divine things above,
There would be no potential temptations,
For all others would see my holy intentions.
So sucker that I am for a good argument,
I gave in, and expressed my frustration,
To the gates of heaven,
Only to succumb to my poetry obsession -
I am just faking a religious experience,
While being in love with poetic expression.

Reviews

[B]

you are funny ........ this is hilarious

[wordman]

you only thought you was faking,thats part of the plan I think

[W R Stowe]

How often so many folks do the faking thing!Only most people accept their own lies as truth how profound.Your rhythm is good and flows nicely

[jacob erin-cilberto]

why am i thinking of Cat Stevens with this poem...who then became yosef islam and is not Cat again.
denying his music, his inner soul for some outer one...and then taking back his poetic expression.

there is that political side to us poets, isn't there...the one who lobbies to let the feelings out with the pen or the banging of the keys.

really like this piece, Sleepless.
jacob

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Jacob......political indeed....we are not afraid to tackle any topic.....or anyone..... It is often to be the conscience of society......

[SleeplessVolcano]

Often scary, I mean

[~]

This is a painful reality that you bring alive through sarcastic remarks and introspection.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Me? Sarcastic? Never! Lol....thanks my dear for noticing my painful reality....mmmm....now that is a title for a poem....aha...book idea....one million and one poem title ideas....;)

[~]

ahhhhhhh, will you publish any soon? :P

[SleeplessVolcano]

Just one of my empty dreams it seems.....

[~]

I would not be so sure about that my dear :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

A wise man once said...."those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty".......quite a statement rooted in the brain, I would say, that organ I left in the library one winter's morning in 1990

[Nila M.]

Enigmatic, thoughtful and a joy to read. I kept going back to "that personality behind the third door on the right". Such an interesting phrase, on one hand it's very ambiguous "personality" but then so specific, behind the third door on the right. Very cool approach, thank you!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Nila! Appreciate your comments.......the biggest irony of poetry for me is that even though our minds may be dark while writing it, the words born are amazingly able to share a little bit of light with readers.....:)

[Nila M.]

Agreed, it definitely becomes a thing unto itself and can open many interesting doors. It reminds of something Bob Dylan said about the lyrics of his songs, which were inspiring people in so many ways, and when asked what they meant he said he didn't know, they just came to him that way.

[ANTO]

do you fight the urge to breathe, to think, to feel, to live...?
Then why engage in the futility of the poet who wishes to avoid painting with words?

Truly loved the phrase - "I am just faking a religious experience" - we can fool ourselves all of the time and others some of the time but God - none of the time lol

Your writing appeals to me very much SV. :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Anto :) Despite the roller-coaster called life, the uphills becomes easier just with the knowledge that one is not alone in the struggle......:)

[ANTO]

Loneliness is a terrible feeling and sometimes it cannot be avoided but in cases where the loneliness can be eased by associating with like minded people - by sharing experiences and listening and talking, then that is the correct course of action and can be greatly beneficial to all involved. Keep writing SV -