the sign of a true poet

the sign of a true poet

A Poem by kevin valencia
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this is more of a string of thought than anything else

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When something is understood so profoundly as poetry, one can only be silent. He strives to find words to describe his contentment but cannot. For not a word can even stand with any amount of dignity in its presence. And so they are silenced. This is your reward, a slow inhaul as if to take it all in and absorb it to the soul and maybe a half smirk only half seen. A true poet can decipher this for she knows that this is in fact an ear braking applause. And if not they are silent because they are humbled and contemplating why… cheers to the poet. For true poetry begins not in rhyme rhythm or structure but in conversation.

© 2008 kevin valencia


Author's Note

kevin valencia
sometimes i write when im stressed and it usualy isnt even about what im stressing over. this is one of those time. i always feel better after i put my pen down.

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I do like this, it is prose, but reading it makes me think it should be spoken aloud, much like poetry. I love your meaning. Great job, even if it's only a string of thought

Posted 16 Years Ago


I think this was very well put. Conversation is a big part of poetry, not just rhyme or structure, i think its a mix of all these things. Great write

Posted 16 Years Ago



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kevin valencia
kevin valencia

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ya so i write thats what i do. im a philosophy major and ive been known to ramble so bare with me. "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams." I wish more people could believe that. I.. more..

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