Michael Kalavik Poet Blank verse

A Picture of a Flower

A picture of a flower
Is not, in fact, a true flower,
No matter how colorful,
But it is, in effect, an attempt to portray 
Some aspect of that flower’s truth.

A memory of happiness
Is not, in fact, true happiness,
No matter how wonderful,
But it is, in effect, an attempt to recall
Some evidence of happiness once true.

A poem about love
Is not, in fact, true love,
No matter how beautiful,
But it is, in effect, an attempt to reveal
Some perspective on love’s truth.

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Jenna Logan December 21, 2021 at 2:47 AM Michael, the depth of your concepts gives me pause to ponder many things. Thanks for this post.

L Milton Hankins December 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM Very true. A poet should always try to display truth in his/her work. You always do it so well, Michael. That's why I am one of your followers! Michael Kalavik December 20, 2021 at 5:17 PM Thank you, sir. I appreciate your support. We're all artists who can't help but do what we do. It's the music and magic of language that makes life relatable in general, and tolerable in particular.