Karen Jones Poet I do not know?

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Written November 8, 2025 for Sotto's contest 

A Poet Is

A poet is a musician 
The instrument played is words
He may be rejected but 
If you really listen
Prophetic truth may be heard

A poet is an artist
His canvas is a conscious mind
At various stages of awareness
Openly exploring abstract is Devine

A poet is a prophet
Who must not be self absorbed 
Yet is aware of his flaws
Embracing philosophy as by the Lord

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Ron VanHooser November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM Hi Karen, this is wonderful! Much of it is made up of thoughts I've had myself but never could "poetify" (a very old word I just made up!!!!) them. I'm glad you did. Congratulations on doing so well with it. Karen Jones November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM Thanks so much!

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM Back with my congrats. Thanks for reading my entry as well Karen Jones November 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM Thanks and my pleasure

Darlene De Beaulieu November 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM Hello Karen, a poet will always ponder what to create in poetry. The pen on a blank page must be filled with words. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu November 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM hello karen, yes we agree. Hugs./ Darlene/ Karen Jones November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM Agreed! Hugs

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM "A poet is a musician" could be. "A poet is an artist" could be too. But, "A poet is a prophet" I do not think so. However, a poet is a poet, that's it :-) Best wishes lovely poetess :-)) Karen Jones November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM I find in most holy book the words of prophets are poetic so perhaps it depends on the poet. Blessings Abdullah!

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM Great musings for his contest. I like how you titled this too. Karen Jones November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM Thanks Andrea!

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM Dear Karen, a poet's life is a complex, multi-talented creative mind with a sacred duty. Yes, we are not merely writers of pretty verses, but skilled communicators (musicians), explorers of reality (artists), and imparters of wisdom (prophets). Amen, my sister! Autumn Blessings, Dear Karen, Daniel Karen Jones November 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM Thanks for reading Daniel and Blessings!