The Critic's Poem

Sad Poets & Mad Poets all hate Bad Poets

Is pain really disposable?

…Deep trenches of darkness.

…Perhaps its frigidity is what fills people with fears.

 

Is poetry all this?

…Tall columns of words.

…Perhaps its darkness is what fills this paper with tears.

 

Is success your story?

…Hopeful journeys of pain.

…Perhaps it’s your height that permits your sneer.

 

Is misfortune the cause?

…Your actions are of no blame.

…Perhaps the mountain you’ve fallen has brought you here.

 

Reviews

[Phillitup]

I am not truly sure how this poem makes me feel. I am sure you are aware of the fact that people read and understand things differently. Not only do I not know how to feel about this poem, I also don't know what it means to me. I don't know what I make of this. That is not a complaint. It leaves me wondering about myself which is how I learn more about who I really am. I will probably read this again and realize something and maybe I will read it and not notice a single other thing. I will search these words for meaning but I am bound to merely find mystery instead. Please tell me what you think this poem means and why you wrote this. I ask you in order to gain perspective. This is a beautiful poem which is why, I believe, I discovered this doubt and wonder within its words. Thank you for sharing this poem. Nicely and eloquently penned my poetic friend.
Best regards,
Dell

[KillerWithWords]

Phillitup:
This poem is about poets who get paid to write shunning beginner poets.
"Is pain really disposable?"
This first line is sneering at poets who claim to be sad but aren't.
"Is poetry all this?"
This line carries the same point as the previous one.
"Is success your story?"
Is your poetry what makes your poetry good?
Perhaps it is the poets reputation...
Last line ends off with a little satire...

[Phillitup]

Thank you for the explanation!

[Brittany Zedalis]

This is awesome. And the picture is hilarious.

[KillerWithWords]

The picture is something....
:)