A Poem

A poem should
explain itself -- 
define what it
is – at the poem’s
prepping, by the poet 
done all the required 
kneading

whether healing or
bleeding, a poem
should be its own 
hunger or feeding -- 

should stand alone
clear-day, or cloud 
seeding -- 

In conclusion – poems 
should require only
a reader reading….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "A Poem" write. I think we need to feel the words to write the words. They come alive from our heart. The reader then can enjoy what they are reading. Great Ending... Have a wonderful Sunday writing away.........
DiMino Avatar
April 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A living word, indeed; well said. Thank you.
George Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yes, a poet should do all the kneading. Joe, you have a clear notion about what a true poem is. It should communicate to the reader clearly. Well expressed.
DiMino Avatar
April 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Even when not so common information is highlighted, a lack of understanding should not compromise the otherwise sheer enjoyment of a poem. If a reader things it is necessary to learn more about particulars, he will do so on his own, research where spiritually compelled. That further direction should not be initiated by the author. When an author assumes superiority, he is really displaying his own ignorance. Just my opinion. I only know how I feel. Could be entirely misguided.
Lawless Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I believe that we shouldn't find something in the poem the poem should find something us. A thought provoking write Joe
DiMino Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Very well said, John; brilliant observation! Food for thought. A poem needs to make connection.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hello Joe DeiMino I do agree. that is the way a poem should be. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Hello Joe DMino, Yes i see things in poetry. I also feel the pain when it is there. Or happiness. yes I write a poem best to my ability. I agree the poem should say what one wants it to convey. Right or it is not ready for publication. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
DiMino Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hi Darlene; thank you. Seems you see things more as I see them when it comes to poetry. I sort of feel, one writes a poem to the best of one's ability. The poem should fully say what one wants to convey -- or it is not ready for publication.
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