Beauty of Poetry

Giant blowing winds like slabs of butter.
Meltdown like frozen cubes of ice.
Leaves blowing around as trees go bare.
I plant my garden of words and watch them bloom. 
From the beginning of time, people spoke their thoughts.
Where words are spoken, people gather round to listen.
People have always come to listen to the songs of poetry. 
Humans have always been fascinated by the power of words. 
Never has there been a civilization without poetry of words.
Poetry comes from something deep inside us all, raw emotions.
Words sometimes get bloody like the dying of a red rose.
Oh, but isn't a red rose lovely even with all her thorns?
Why are some quiet, while others throw words to the winds?
Why" for others to read, find pleasure within their soft-pedaled words.
The infinite power of words rings out like heaven to me at dusk.
Like blossoms on a beautiful tree, words fall like ecstasy.
The love of words has always come so easily to me. 
Confused, but, not for long as our words turn into poetry.
Words are the silver lining like piano key's, in praise of poetry.
Words to me are like beauty and strength coming together.
As we put our words together into songs of poetry.
Let us fly along with ancient dragons, and dance among the skies.
As PAN comes out to play for us, and we dance the night away.
And mingle with the stars and sing our songs to light the night.
As she breathes her last breath, it is in the form of poetry.  
Abandon yourself to the moment, it will become a beautiful memory.   




12:55am  4/ 5/ 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gifford Avatar
August 10, 2015 at 11:22 PM
I liked your garden of words, your many images that you used in your poem. May your word garden continue to grow and produce more songs of poetry. Thanks for reading one of my poems.
Bateman Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 4:32 PM
Debbie, I really like the word picture you paint here concerning the "Beauty of Poetry." I realized this is one of your older poems and judging from some of your responses below, I guess you didn't think it met a greater expectation that you might have had planned for it while you were writing it. Regardless, your central theme comes through very clearly for me. Sometime changing to another poetic vehicle like a sonnet, a couplet, or a Terza Rima might refocus your message. Enjoyed it! Gary!!
Akter  Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Nice
Duncan Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 9:36 PM
Thank you ;)
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2013 at 1:22 PM
I see that a lot of people love this one, debbie. ARe you rethinking your opinion of it yet?
Duncan Avatar
July 3, 2013 at 1:47 PM
Nope, It still doesn't go to my liking ;}
Wilderson Avatar
June 23, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Beautiful. You captivated the beauty of poetry in such an amazing way! Really enjoyed reading this poem tonight. Thanks for sharing it! :)
Foli Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Grandly woven. Great piece Debbie. Keep them coming dear one.
Llauderes Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Beautiful, enchanting, inspiring... "amen", i could say after every line.
Duncan Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Thank you ;}
Anish Avatar
June 15, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Nice metaphors and good reference to the Gods in this poem! I did once go to a geneological lecture and the scholar said that my last name - Anish - sounded like the name of a small town(shtetl) in Russia. I know my grandfather emigrated form Russia so perhaps it is the case. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Duncan Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 2:28 AM
Thank you Matthew ;}
A   Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 7:11 PM
the poem is beautiful Debbie, and i like the thought of getting lost into ones poems... moment and memory. .. enjoyed your poem... xox~ LINDA
Duncan Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Thank you Linda,, xox ;}
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 2:57 PM
you have to figure out what you don't like about it because I just can't see it!!!
Duncan Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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Maverick Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 9:55 AM
I enjoyed the spirit which you have injected into this write Debbie; I felt your Love of human interaction through the 'positive use of words' Also thank you for the time taken to visit my page Joe..'
Duncan Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Thank you Joe ;}
Lawrence Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 2:26 AM
This is awesome.
Duncan Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Thank you ;}
Dietrich Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 11:06 PM
I LOVE the way you LOVE words. That is what makes a real poet!!!
Duncan Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM
I didn't really like this Andrea .
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June 10, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Debbie. This is a fascinating insight into the way you feel about all of this writing biz. I am being a little flippant, but you express yourself with such grace and elegance. This work is truly beautiful. You have tapped into a large number of elements within our universe. That takes someone with vision. I love to read your work and will be back soon to see what surprises and sweets are here. Congratulations on your talent.
Duncan Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM
Thank you Duke ;}
Kendrick Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Enjoyed reading this great work..Very creative and unique..Thanks for your visit to my work..Sara
Duncan Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Sara ;}
Tacito Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 9:22 AM
YES! Absolutely! A powerful message that all need to embrace.
Duncan Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Thank you Drake ;}
Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 4:32 AM
- Your beautiful poetry flowing with the wind, Debbie - This is really beautiful! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Duncan Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Thank you Anne - Lise xo's ;}
Hamilton Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 4:29 AM
what a lovely poem Debbie it takes you with it I love nature and your words compliment well Shadow x
Duncan Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Thank you Shadow ;}
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