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Captivating the Heart and Soul: Immerse Yourself in the Extraordinary Poem that Reveals the Wonders of the 5 Senses! ✍️

"Beyond Words: A Poetic Journey Through the Delicate Dance of Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, and Smell"

By Juan David OcampoPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

Through the senses, we experience life

In ways that words cannot describe

Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell

Each one has its own story to tell

To craft a sensory poem, one must

Capture the essence of each sense

And weave them together with trust

Into a tapestry that makes sense

First, sight, the window to the soul

The sense that takes in the whole

Colors, shapes, and movement, too

Paint a picture that is true

Next, hearing, the sense of sound

The voice of nature all around

The rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds

The melody of music, the spoken word

Touch, the sense that feels so much

Textures, temperatures, and such

Soft, rough, hot, cold, and more

A world of sensation to explore

Taste, the sense of flavor and scent

The sensations that we often lament

Sweet, sour, bitter, and umami

Each one brings a unique harmony

And last, but not least, the sense of smell

The sense that often casts its spell

Fragrances that evoke memories

And transport us to other centuries

But to truly transport the reader

To a place and time far away

The poem must do more than just lead her

To a sensory buffet on display

It must paint a picture with words

That evoke the sights, sounds, and smells

Of a place where magic occurs

And imagination truly swells

Describe the breeze that whispers through the trees

The crunch of leaves underfoot

The taste of honey from the bees

The smell of the rain that shook

Take the reader on a journey

To a place where time stands still

And where the senses are the attorney

For a world that can only thrill

In conclusion, crafting a sensory poem

Is an art that takes time and care

But when done well, it can bring home

The magic of life we all share.

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  • MT Poetry3 years ago

    Great poet🥰🥰🥰

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