Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Quatorzain

A Brush of Ars Poetica

A BRUSH OF ARS POETICA


Rhythmic verses wherein death paints a picturesque of life
or life itself is written in lethargic-dying state:
a dusty stocked vocabulary still cuts like a knife
when done and re-phrased witty, nonparallel and ornate.

Like the azure fluffy clouds parading affront the sun,
its  smiling hue of yellow-orange kisses sleeping hope--
softly flaming those frugal thoughts in grace and wonder stun,
remarkable enough to line dream stanzas ropes and slopes.

Strokes cast spells of rattles, rambles to erratic silence
allowing trembles to twang murmurs upon hardened hearts
same as magnet it attracts eyes and ears to your essence
because your speech ushers morals incubating fresh starts.
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***Sponsor	Thomas Martin
Contest Name	Ars Poetica
++Placed 1st++

O.E. Guillermo
2:26 pm, March 06, 2015

***I define art of poetry as  variations of light and dark, life and death, pale and vibrant, real and fiction... Writing poetry resurrects life even to a scene spelling disaster and death. Art of poetry embodies every angle aiming to touch the senses. Deep and superficial, all around breathing or not screams/is an art of poetry.

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Jannie Breedt January 30, 2017 at 2:02 PM Hi Olive, this is a work of art and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It commands respect to write like this. Well done. Although I am not familiar with quatorzain. I will do the research.

Richard Lamoureux June 12, 2015 at 8:22 AM You nailed it with this piece, congratulations Olive. Check out my group poem I would love you to add some words. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 15, 2015 at 8:49 PM Thanks much Richard.. =)

James Fraser June 10, 2015 at 3:01 PM Hey little one, mega congrats on your fine win in the contest with this arty piece, (( hugs )) forever, Dino James xxx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 15, 2015 at 8:48 PM Huge James, thank you for your generous booster support to my writing... =) ~Olive Eloisa

Frederic Parker June 10, 2015 at 12:10 PM To dream a dream, a dreamer's dream of poems that you reap , to find the words, let them unfurl to wake them from their sleep...my first thought after reading your very strong poem ..congratulations on your win Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 14, 2015 at 1:04 AM Frederic, thank you so much for such wonderful comment coming from you! I so appreciate it.. :D! Congratz too!

Skat A June 9, 2015 at 12:06 PM A sweet win Olive Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 14, 2015 at 1:02 AM thank you so much Skat.. =')~Olive ELoisa

Poet Destroyer A June 8, 2015 at 11:15 PM Olive, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~ Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 11, 2015 at 7:43 AM thank you so much Lollu Linda =')

John Lawless June 8, 2015 at 5:14 PM Olive, the line that stopped me in my tracks and had me return to the beginning is "allowing trembles to twang murmurs upon hardened hearts". Well done Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 9, 2015 at 5:51 AM Thank you so much John.. that line is my fave too in this poem.. =')

Paul Callus June 8, 2015 at 5:11 PM Congratulations Olive_eli:))) Ice-cream for a treat!! Hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 9, 2015 at 5:49 AM Paul strawberry cheesecake pls. And chocolate cake with cherry tops. :D! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 9, 2015 at 5:48 AM

Funom Makama June 8, 2015 at 3:15 AM This is adorable and extremely cute. Your soul just diffused into mine to wonderfully correlate with your message. Great work friend and thanks a zillion for visiting my page. I hope to be able to attract more of your attention. Once again this is an awesome piece of creativity. selah! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 9, 2015 at 5:47 AM Your poems are written with so much heart in it Funom.. the last one I read is one of your best.. thank you so much for passing by and leaving a comment... =')

Kp Nunez June 6, 2015 at 10:05 PM An enthralling piece on the many aspects of life that give such depth to your poetic art, Olive. A 7. Blessings for the contest! Hugs! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 9, 2015 at 5:45 AM Kim thank you so much for seeing this poem as enthralling piece.. =')!

Gary Bateman June 5, 2015 at 5:04 PM Hello Olive . . . I fully endorse your definition here of Ars Poetica. I had a poem of a similar nature to this one in my new book. Your imagery and attendant discussion is quite fantastic. Very Well-Done indeed!! A "7" here absolutely. Best Wishes Always, Gary Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 8, 2015 at 10:47 AM Hi Gary, I thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leaving some encouraging words.. =') generous comments. I hope your book will sale lots.. :)!

James Fraser June 5, 2015 at 2:21 PM Poetry described this way can only be written by one, and that's the Little One called Olive. Love this poem Oliz. Good luck in the contest for I'll be rooting for it, hugs always, James xxx Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 8, 2015 at 2:03 AM Thank you so much James... =') You really are boosting me up.. =')`olive eloisa

Kelly Deschler June 5, 2015 at 12:19 AM Poetry is exactly that, Olive. An expression of emotion to make another feel or see it, whether it be happy or sad... Your beautiful poem was written from the heart and I really enjoyed it! Very nicely done, Olive! Good luck in the contest! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 8, 2015 at 1:02 AM Thank you so much Kelly... =') I just tried to elaborate further what I though of poetry.. =')

Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 12:46 PM Hi Olive_eloi! We all look at poetry through different lenses, but many feelings and emotions are common factors. I like the way you define poetry, and it shows in your works. Keep on writing; you have a gift:) Hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 8, 2015 at 1:00 AM Thank you so much Paul and yes i'll continue writing.. =') hugs back..

Richard Lamoureux June 4, 2015 at 9:45 AM I like the way you feel about poetry, you embody these characteristics in your writing. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 8, 2015 at 12:59 AM Richard. thank you so much for seeing me as such in writing.. =')

Liam Mcdaid June 4, 2015 at 2:33 AM beautifully painted piece olive excellent pen dear pal Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 7, 2015 at 10:33 PM thank you so much Liam.. :)!

Eve Roper June 3, 2015 at 10:33 PM Olive, your words are moving to the soul a 7. Thank you for your visit and reading “When A Woman Is Just A Woman”. :~) Hugs Eve Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 6, 2015 at 12:26 AM Hi Eve.. thank you so much for reading my poem amd leaving a comment.. =') as much as I can am trying to visit those who I followed here on Soup and somehow leave me with inspiration.. =')

Sandra Haight June 3, 2015 at 7:55 PM I love your thoughts on the art of poetry, Olive. Beautifully imaged with the brush of your soulful words. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 5, 2015 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much Sandra.. Win or lose, I expressed my way on defining my art of poetry... =') i appreciate you dropping by.. =')

Emile Pinet June 3, 2015 at 12:48 PM A wonderful collage of emotions, characteristic of the beautiful soul you posses. You speak with an elusive abstract voice that supplies the catalyst to spark further thought. Emile. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 4, 2015 at 10:04 PM Emile, my poems range from simple day to day experiences and reflections to I think deep revelation and realizations of some things.. Yes, I intend at times to challenge the thinking of my readers... as how I exercised my mind writing.. I also want to the same to the reader.. =')

Nette Onclaud June 3, 2015 at 11:50 AM breathtaking revelation of how you deal with poetry, eloi.. lovely.. still in P.I.. let's gooo!.. huggs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 4, 2015 at 10:01 PM Yes still in Philippines Nette.. plans changed.. :)! Mega hugs!!!;)

Neva Romaine June 3, 2015 at 9:34 AM Hey Olive, stopped by for a visit and found this lovely work of art from you. Amazing imagery and deeply insightful. Best wishes in the contest!! Be Blessed, Neva Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 4, 2015 at 5:05 AM Hello Neva, I appreciate your generous comments on my poem.. =') I am inspired by how I see poetry and what I experienced each time I write a poem or even read one.. =') thank you!

Constance La France June 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM Olive, you have penned a beautiful poem for the contest, an awesome 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, bite Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 4, 2015 at 5:00 AM Thank you Broken Wings, I just stick to how I define the art of poetry.. :)!! thank you too.. :)

Milton Robertson June 3, 2015 at 8:05 AM WOW, Olive, this is really a lovely poem and deep. Stay Blessed and keep growing. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 4, 2015 at 4:06 AM Hi Milton, thank you so much for reading my poem and leaving me an encouraging comment.. =') God is so good He never fails to bless me each day and He teaches me lessons always in good way.. :D! God bless us.. ! :D

John Lawless June 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM Now clean off your brushes, relax and envision a newly stretched, clean canvas...and start again....Olive, this is a wonderfully written peek into the heART of a poet. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 3, 2015 at 10:19 AM John, I made this poem with some shifts to deliver my thoughts on the art of poetry.. thank you so much for dropping a comment..~olive eloisa

Anne-Lise Andresen June 3, 2015 at 5:50 AM - Your writing is like a piece of art, as always dear Olive - I enjoy reading your deep words and thoughts - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 3, 2015 at 10:10 AM Anne Lise my friend, I am here in soup nearly two years now.. Somehow I've written simple to really deep poems... :D I am trying to dig in and dive in to depths but also sitting or lying on the surface.. I thank you for you are among my constant booster of encouragement.. hugs and hugs..~olive eloisa =')