The Pen; a Sword

The Pen; a Sword

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
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Words can be like cereal. Delicious right out of a freshly opened box. Or stale after sitting in a cabinet for months. But...

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The Pen; a Sword

(The sword; a rose)

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

The pen a sword

the sword; a rose
emotion births our art


We write to feel, remember, and remind
to cling to this sparse humanity
that seeps from withered soul


Words are my sword
as well as my rose
to pierce the heart, or slay it


In illustrative thought I grant dreams of faith
In virulent influence propaganda is my weapon


Within a deluge of alliterative vocabulary
Storms dark and bleak consume


Fear is a cloak I wear very well
Hope is a cloud I cling to


But within love I find
abstract and simplicity
Complex and mystery


Whether rich or poor
great or small
The world moves on from us all


But our words shall always remain
for...
Poetry is the song of language

© 2022 Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Author's Note

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
My muse Cate placed two items in front of me and asked, "What best defines your emotions whenever you think of me?" I looked down at the table and saw before me a sword and a rose. And without a doubt I picked both of them up and smiled. Ah poetry. Feel free to comment, troll, or leave thoughts. All are appreciated.

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Wise quotes are seen in this poem. It remembered me of a Persian Proverb that says: With swords you can own heads but with pen you conquer hearts".
Thanks for sharing it.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

That is such a beautiful and true quote Nima. And it speaks to the power of art. One must always fin.. read more
Nima.Hope

1 Year Ago

It makes me sad that we do not put enough time to solve our problems by conversation and prefer weap.. read more
Yes, my friend, the pen can cut like a sword or, make many fall in love with the sweet words written by the same pen. Poetry IS the song of language or.....it is the language of song. So many songs are sung using the words of a poet. We use our emotions and, memories to move others as well as ourselves. A very nice write Mr. C. Thank you for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

And thank you for sharing your kind thoughts on this piece of poetry. We as writers often seek to e.. read more
Temperance

1 Year Ago

You are most welcome and, I agree with everything you have said. T.
The pen sometimes we need the sword in our words but beautiful like a rose with her thorns, don't let me get carried away love how this piece comes together, Excellent write.
Thank you for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much Mauricio, and I totally agree with your thoughts. It is so true, and it is what I.. read more
Mauricio Montoya

1 Year Ago

Hey you made me think
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Been reading a few , very good poems

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Stuart. I appreciate your comment and thoughts on this piece of poetry. It helps m.. read more
Stuart Munro

1 Year Ago

It’s been a poetic pleasure reading your meaningful well written poem
wielding the sword to good and hands roses of light to the dark.. this isa poetry's legacy. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Frederick for sharing your thoughts with me on this poem. I really appreciate it.
Awesome, deep thoughts. I also wear my fear in the form of a cloak. Does it (fear) ever go away?

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

A profound question and one I wish I had an excellent answer for. But I can only convey my perspecti.. read more
Toni.S

1 Year Ago

Totally agree, fear is the absence of knowledge.
you wrote this for all of us who love and live this genre.
thank you, Carlos...

It is a fine piece of work...so much truth poetically imparted.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

I did. I know at times many may be frustrated and feel if anyone is really listen to them in the art.. read more
As you indicate, words can be used in different ways, some diametrically opposed to one another. Think of St. Paul vs. Josef Goebbels. Words can both heal and hurt. And indeed, the world does move on from us. Maybe our words will remain. It sure would be nice if someone read them occasionally, though.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

I totally agree with your comment JB. It can be a bit disheartening that our modern-day generation w.. read more
to quote jefferson airplane
'The human dream
Doesn't mean s**t to a tree'

another good write poet friend, another good rite!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Keith for your comment I really appreciate it. Can't argue with Jefferson Airplane.. read more
You are right Carlos.
"Whether rich or poor
great or small
The world moves on from us all"
The above lines are wisdom shared. We can keep up with our world or fall behind. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you CP for the comment. That is one of my favorite lines in the piece, along with the ending.. read more
Coyote Poetry

1 Year Ago

The lines were amazing, and you are welcome.

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