the POET

the POET

He sits upon the lap of nature

Drawing inspiration there to write,

A sower of seeds within his heart

He pens in silence of the night.

He's a tree watered by beauty

Bearing fruit the hungry heart yearns,

A link between this and the coming world

An inextinguishable lamp that burns.

He's a white cloud on the horizon

Growing to fill the face of the sky,

Falling on the flow in the field of life

A heart that will never die.

He's a spring where the thirsty may drink

A slave to our want and our need,

His pen is his might, his soul the ink,

His works the fruit of his seed.

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

The message presenting the poet as some kind of mystic, whose words can neither be stemmed nor denied, is a good one, I think. "He's a tree watered by beauty" - I like that. We may not all be great poets, but we all have something to say, and hopefully, someone willing to read our words. I enjoyed this poem very much.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Robert,
You are my first reader and your review is everything a poet could wish for in thanks and encouragement.
For a newcomer I indeed feel blessed.
I agree with you, "presenting the poet as some kind of mystic," I very much like the image of your interpretation, a fit descriptive for what many of us poets would wish to aspire, I'd say.

Thank you Robert for your inspiring visit,
Roth

[Kelly Scheppers]

Wow, I do believe you have a voice here at the Cafe. There are so many wonderful poets to read from and to be inspired by. Welcome!

[Roth Jordain]

Hi again Kelly,
Thank you for your excited welcome! It makes me feel very honored.
So correct you are too, from every writer I have read and reviewed there is a kind of wonderment that inspires, and I am as sure when I read your writings I will feel the same way -- even more.

Your kindness is beautiful, sincerely yours,
Roth

[Relic]

You've written some nice metaphors in this and display a great skillful pen. Welcome to the site.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Relic,
It is wonderful to receive your friendly welcome and gracious compliments to my poetic analogies and penmanship -- very generous and encouraging words.

With sincere thanks Relic, a very happy and grateful handshake to you,
Roth

[keith]

that's all good but, the poet has more facets
poetry is the recording of life of fantasy
of that 4 letter word, of hate, of anger
poetry is the political tool that brings emotions and results
it is the original manner of recordings, the ledger, the diaries of life
it is the songs you sing
yes, poetry is what you describe but all is not good in the world of man
you have composed a well written iota of a very broad subject matter

[Roth Jordain]

Hi keith,
It is great to receive your interesting and informative input about what poets really are that makes me wonder what a poem would be like if it included everything a poet is -- you make a good point, I think it might be an almost endless and very broad poem indeed.

Thank you sincerely keith for bringing so much more to a simple poem,
Roth

[keith]

the words can, might, could are but a few that help define
your offering is well written
read morethe words can, might, could are but a few that help define
your offering is well written
welcome to the cafe

[lightsong]

I see You are making your presence here at the cafe strongly :>

Remarkable piece my friend, though the theme is not something new but what is amazing about your poem here is the chosen metaphors, Nature that is always the source, a tree that is grounded, a cloud that is free and dreamy, and spring that is aboundent and fruitful. I like the way You capitalized "POET", it shows that he is the only Master and shows your wonderful poetical taste.

Best Wishes*

[Roth Jordain]

Hi again lightsong,
Two charming reviews from you puts a sunny smile in my day.
It does seem a lot of members are reading my new poems and saying some interesting and gracious things about them like you have for this one.

I sincerely enjoy your words lightsong and what their meanings represent -- thank you,
Roth

[lightsong]

Enjoy it all, and You are welcome :>

[Chris Shaw]

An admirable composition here with lots of reference to nature. Some great lines and written in classical style. You have a fan. Welcome to WC Roth.

Chris

[Roth Jordain]

Hello Chris,
Your friendly welcome is gratefully appreciated and your comments in review of this poem to all poets -- ladies and gents -- are lovely and encouraging.
May I please know what 'classical style' means? You are the second to mention it.
I am thrilled Chris you are a fan.

Thank you sincerely for reading my poem and for your nice welcome,
Roth

[Chris Shaw]

Ah Roth, if you are seeking a scholarly definition of a classical style, you will need input from an academic such as Richard Jenkins, whom I am sure you will meet soon if not already. I wouldn't dare elevate myself to that standard :)) Pleased to see a new face here. Hope you will be happy on this wonderful site.

C.

[Roth Jordain]

Thank you Chris for your response and the information on Richard Jenkins, may be I will meet him soon and ask about 'classical style'.

Your friendliness is welcoming and inspiring, I think I shall be happy here,
Roth

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think sometimes we wish our heart would die. Might make the words we write less painful.
I really appreciate how this poem is built upon metaphor....and done so well.

that lamp must keep burning.
j.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Jacob,
Yes it is true there are those times writing of sorrows and anger tug a poet's heart in ways we would rather not see or know about, yet it sings within and flows from out our souls with no choice.
I too appreciate metaphor -- I think it is one of a poet's influential tools to keep that lamp burning.

Thank you Jacob most deeply,
Roth

[John the Baptist]

An exalted picture of a poet here. When I get down on my efforts, I'll refer back to this one. I'm sure it will counterbalance writer's block.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi John,
I hope you never 'get down' with the writer's block but am glad you will use my poem to pull you out if you ever do.

Thank you for reading my poem and your nice compliment,
Roth

[Frederick Kesner]

Reading this brings me back to the heart of poetry from a poets mindset and unique use of words. A total pleasure to read. Thanks for having shared with us. /Frederick.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Frederick,
I is a delight to receive your generous and thoughtful comments and to have you read my poem.

You are sincerely welcome, I thank you too,
Roth

[Patricia]

First let me say, welcome to Writerscafe:) My name is Patricia and most just Type a “P” for me.

Second, well done poem, great content, writing through nature is always a hit with me. This has nice flow, rhythm and rhyme which is always a pleasure to read, I do love classical writings. Really nice descriptive lines in this as well :)
Third, forgive my mistakes if I made any, I do reviews on my phone, easier to see but harder to type.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi "P",
It is wonderful to meet you and I thank you for your friendly welcome.
How inspiring and gratifying your praise and expressions of pleasure are to my ear.
I see no mistakes -- only caring, generous and sincere words from a very attentive lady.

Thank you sincerely "P" for reading this poem and expressing your enjoyment,
Roth

[Patricia]

You're welcome and good luck here! P.

[Temperance]

Another wonderful read, Roth! I am so glad you are here in the Cafe! Your talent should be shared! Great inspiration and homage to poets. I believe most of us write from the heart….from what we see and feel. Thank you for sharing.

[Roth Jordain]

Hi again Temp,
I too am very glad to be at the Cafe, you make me feel welcome.
What a nice thing to say about my talent, no one has ever said that to me. Yes from the heart -- it's where we should write from.

You are very welcome Temp, I also thank you sincerely,
Roth