What Is Poetry?
A Villanelle On This Subject
Introduction
I know there will be others who can answer this question far better than I, but I thought it was a good subject to state my personal thoughts and observations in a villanelle.
The music is "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen. For them "Bird is the word" but in poetry, anything can be the word.
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That Is The Question, What Is Poetry?
To Thread A Few Words And Thoughts Together
The Words That You Weave To Tell A Story
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So You Choose The Words That You Say To Me
A Sonnet Or Villanelle, Whatever
That Is The Question, What Is Poetry?
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Your Imagination Sets The Tales Free
Haiku, Saga, Words Can Flow Forever
The Words That You Weave To Tell A Story
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Rhyme Or Blank Verse Can Make All Readers See
The Meaning Of The Story Thate You've Shared
That Is The Question, What Is Poetry?
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You Lay Your Soul Bare For The World To See
Maybe You Just Share Thoughts On The Weather
The Words That You Weave To Tell A Story
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You May Give Away All Your Work For Free
Like Shakespeare You Can Share Your Endeavour
That Is The Question, What Is Poetry?
The Words That You Weave To Tell A Story
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Introduction This is a poem from this challenge: The flag image is taken from this site: I have tried to do a simple visual acrostic starting with each colour and the flowers I have seen in those colours to show what spring means to me. I hope this works.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
Comments (11)
"To Thread A Few Words And Thoughts Together" I likes this line.
When I do it feels like self indulgent wank. I'm always jealous of you and Cathy and others who pull it off so well!
Oooo, this was excellent! I really loved it!
Amazing, I love this, especially because when I read it I hear a Shakespearean voice in my mind!
loved the Shakespearean, "that is the question!"
Poetry poetry poetry, Lovely!
That's amazing work, Sir Description of poetry in poetic language π Truly commendable
interesting idea for a poem! I liked your approach.
It has been many years since I have heard Surfing Bird! Great fun with the word! π "That Is The Question, What Is Poetry? The Words That You Weave To Tell A Story" And sometimes mine are just rhymes. I will never be the poet that so many are on Vocal and that is okay as I can pretend! π
Well done. Each line worked perfectly and with a wonderful sentiment
Yeah, but some poetry should not be shared, and I know you know what I'm talking about. You seen it, too, lol.