~Communion of Poets

“I act as the tongue of you,
... tied in your mouth . . . . in mine it begins to be loosened.” 
― Walt Whitman

The spaces between us grow closer together

as your pen spills vital relevance unto the pages

wafting by in abundant grandeur

the scent is quite intoxicating

innate

lifeblood to fulfill our quill's revelry,

words that enchant and gratify to lift the spirits

hearts aglow or souls asunder

we split hairs and break bread

recompense to satisfy conscious

 yearnings

that which separates us makes us stronger

to share another moment in the life of

each and every poet who possesses the wherewithal 

to lay it on the line and communion with others

anointed in the realm of poetry we are connected

as ink scrawls across the pages into our hearts

bleeding emotions to join in our commandments of commonality

our swords pen the words that echo humanity

Author's Note

Reviews

[Angi]

I feel like I have just been knighted! The best thing about writing poetry is having someone get what I am saying and relate to it. There are so many people in my non internet life (almost all of them, in fact) who say the pretty things and pat me on the head when they read something I have written. It's in the eyes, though. When their eyes glaze over, I know they don't get it. I am so happy I have this place to share and whine and joke and cry and scream and remember in. So happy. Nicely done, Frieda. Angi~

[Frieda P]

Ha that pretty much makes you a Dame I think, but you were already in my eyes, and that's a good thing! Thanks Angi....

[Angi]

You are so welcome.

[Casey Haynes]

Would you disagree that this website does a similar thing? Almost all I've seen is people saying pretty things and patting each other on the back.

[Jack...]

Sir, can we keep this to one thread here. You don't need to slide up and down this comment board slicing and dicing as you go.

[Marie]

But isn't he right...?

[icelandicblue]

Perhaps we enjoy each other's poetry is that a bad thing? And really Marie, no it's not true- you say caustic things all the time but you also comment when you like something. And it seems our friend here only has negative things to say as he dances from poem to poem dropping little pithy bombs around the site. When I see a good critique from him based on details and expertise then perhaps his voice will have merit but for now he is just white noise looking to stir the pot and inflate his own ego. Let's have at it naysayer- show us what you've got to wipe those pretty words off our lips. Have a go I am not afraid of critique in fact I crave it. The question is are you the man for the job?

[Angi]

Casey, I just saw your comment on my review to Frieda. When I first joined Writer's cafe, I thought I was coming into a place that would provide me with hard critique. I soon found that the Cafe is more like a Poetic Facebook. People come here to share their work, meet people and hopefully make friends with like minded people. I tend to review what I like and I friend people I like to read. So, you may find a lot of pretty words because I genuinely like the piece. When I read and review a new poet, I always try to find something I like first. The topic, the form, flow, and fresh new ways to say something. I always let them know if I spot a mistake in punctuation or a mispelling, etc. I found out very early that some people are not here for hard critique. Some people get very upset by this. As you make friends here, you will start to learn who wants what in this wonderful place. I always try to keep an open mind when someone has some advice for me. I welcome constructive critisism on my work, always. If I am really in need of some real help or advice, I will ask for it in my authors notes. People will then feel more comfortable in stepping up and giving you what you want. If Poetic Facebook is not what you are looking for, you may want to rethink this place. Goodreads has a pretty good poetry group that has an offshoot group that will give you the hard critique you crave. If you want more info on that, send me a message. I hope this answers you question(s) up there. Angi~

[s y e]

Poetry is much more than rhyming and all. It's putting how we feel on paper - for everyone to see. It's about us opening up and pouring our hearts out.

"anointed in the realm of poetry we are connected
as ink scrawls across the pages into our hearts
bleeding emotions to join in our commandments of commonality
our swords pen the words that echo humanity"

This is stunning!

[Rebecca Buller]

"anointed in the realm of poetry we are connected
as ink scrawls across the pages into our hearts"

Frieda, this piece is simply a treasure! We are indeed a community. Poetry is much more than rhyming and meter. It's putting to paper (or computer screen, ha-ha!) these emotions bubbling up inside of us & giving others a peek into our souls. Beautiful job, my friend:)

[SyberRose]

A very profound beautiful and unique piece indeed Frieda... I never thought of it before but we
do confess in our poetic way...I loved this piece...Rose:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sort of like those catholic days...this reminds me of.

had to go to confession before going to communion...unbare the soul, write the words, we do our penance and then only those who have done this can meet at the communion rail...those who understand

and we poets have that communion, need to share the body and blood of what we write of who we are with others of the same body and blood...

this shouts at me as if from a pulpit....Poets rise and come together.

why is it, that some just won't?

that some just sit in the back pew and jeer, and hurl insults...why don't they go to a different church...and profess their lack of faith in words.

[Michael G. Smith]

I agree we here have a kinship through our writings; a passion within that only we can relate to. You delved into our inner souls with this.

[Cassie]

Wow!!!!!! this is so so beautifully done, thank you for sharing. Now shelved

[SHEEMA HUQ]

You have blended these ideas together very powerfully, an exceptionally well written piece, that is engaging from the beginning until the end, a fine write.

[Frieda P]

Just wow, Frida, fantastic and such a classical one here.... one of my heart, it's good to be back and jump in to this one, at first, :) of you.... you're fantastic, I think the connection, of all times, connect us, together, and together alone... it has a bond, that actually for me is not to put into words, sometimes, it's just whispering in silence, this brought out a lot of emotions for me personally... well well done my sweet friend, and hope your Pneumonia is getting on the better hand, in my thoughts always love... xx

Extreme good write this one!

- Elisa xx

[Frieda P]

Such sweet words always from your pen my elegant friend, thanks so much and am super happy to see you back at the cafe Eli....stay well, you have my heart, baci cara! ♥

You are so welcome sweet Frieda, (sorry forgot the "e" in your name earlier ... ) I'm happy to be back too, in all rest... I will balance to be here, and take enough rest in between. :) you too, get well soon love, you've my heart too! always! bacioni ♥ xx

[Frieda P]

Yes, pace yourself, it's all about balance...ha listen to me preaching, as if Lol ;-) MWAH!! xo

Hahaha that's what I so love about you darling ;D always! he he, your humor and honesty... MUWAH! xx

[Frieda P]

Haha you're cute, that's why most people throw eggs at me...LOL, be well my sweet friend! xo

Oh at me too lol... or tomatoes... but I have a thick skin :D xoxo haha

[Frieda P]

Ha, touche, I hear you, we're warrior butterflies, we will prevail! ;-)

Exactly haha..... :) well said !

[Frieda P]

Plus we can cook up a storm, plenty of food to throw back hahah ;-)

LOL that's true!!! I'm I am just imagining, something right now lol.... no jk, I will be sweet..... haha ;)

[Frieda P]

One of these fine days, we'll cook together, you'll see, and none for them! Lol... ;-)

That's a deal hun!!! can't wait to our cooking moment :D I'm hungry already!!! lately I made Sicilian Spaghetti with meatbals, was yummy.... getting hungry again. ;)

[Frieda P]

Sounds delicioso....mostly chicken soup here, I'm chicken soup'd to death Lol...

Oh are you kidding? watch out, before you will get wings dear lol.... my marine friend had a Asian cook, on board, he ate only chicken... till it came out of his nose lol ;D poor you.....

[Frieda P]

Ha if only I could sprout wings, I'd be a happy camper indeed! I'll keep an eye on my nose though, thanks for the heads up luv......... ;-)

hahaha.... it's good to laugh a bit since long lol.... thanks for the humor, and fun sweetest! xxx

[Frieda P]

Anytime, that's one thing I always have to give in abundance...abbondanza! ;-) xo

And that makes you such a sweet Italian :D he he!!! ;) you do honor to your roots luv! xxx

[Frieda P]

Only roots I have, olive oil runs through my veins.. haha xo

Hahaha!!! through mine too, Spanish one though, but.... we can shake hands lol xx

[Frieda P]

It's Latino, all relative....hahaha ;-) xo

Hahahah true that!!! ;) xo no difference xo lol

[Mark]

wow, a very great tribute to our little community and very eloquently written! :)

[Frieda P]

A 'wow' from you, high praise, thanks so much! :-)

[DIVYA]

This poem made me feel I am part of something truly elite, truly special. We are all connected, strangely not through color, creed or culture. We are connected by our pens, our poetic spirit and it is through our writing that we break bread together. This poem told me that under all outward differences, we are really similar.

If I had to quote a line that blew me away, I would have to quote the whole poem, so I will just say what I have said a countless times, you are one hell of a poetess Frieda! Mind blowing, beautiful and spectacular!

[Frieda P]

Truly humbled by your words my friend, thanks so much Divya!