O Poetry O Poetry
An Acrostic Sonnet
Only words for a poet in exile
Penetrating a few minds to the heart
Oozing thoughts in search of something fertile
Entering a space in time for each part
Truth can never intrude on a poet
Reaching in and out to reading strangers
Yearning for ears more than eyes to know it
Over a dark rainbow’s inbuilt dangers
Pouring a cold drink for a hot winter
Outstretching time’s Punic sincerity
Enveloping each line with a splinter
Towards a near-semblance of clarity
Remembering in a puddle’s pictures
Yesterdays and their principal strictures
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A poem is never finished, only abandoned. Paul Valéry
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Patrick M. Ohana
A medical writer who reads and writes fiction and some nonfiction, although the latter may appear at times like the former. Most of my pieces (over 2,200) are or will be available on Shakespeare's Shoes.
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Comments (12)
A puddles pictures. Love that.
Beautifully composed! I found coherence in that quote by Paul Valéry. You have every right and reason to be proud of this top story 😊
A poem is never finished, only abandoned. Da Vinci would be truly agree. Congrats on top story.
good work
Great work and congrats on TS!
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What a very inspiring poem, love it, thanks for sharing.
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Congratulations on Top Story!!!
What a beautiful poem! I especially loved, "Truth can never intrude on a poet". Gorgeous sentiment. Congrats on the Top Story!
The imagery and emotions woven together create a captivating and heartfelt tribute, thank you very much for sharing!
Love this poem! Love that it talks about poetry.