Beyond Words

Flowing words that show a story well
Rhyme a delight to see upon a veil.
Poetry soothes the soul, tells of feelings.
Lines in metaphors, inspirational dealings,
Verse that is free, describes virtual history.
Acrostics can deliver any kind of mystery.
Poetry more graceful than a flowing brush,
Creates pictures and forms in breaking hush,
Haiku surrenders nature’s beauty so short.
Senryu captures humanities truth and tort.
Paint captures sight; poetry feels the scene.
Writers develop spirits, feelings felt and seen.
Sculptors captivate realism, fantasy supreme.
Poets bring joy, sadness, life, love, in a dream.
Whether rhyming or not, a good poet shows.
Few or many lines they create properly flows.
Poetry rings out in emotions of various forms.
Lines of any verse go way beyond the norms.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Congratulations on your win Cecil in the "Poetry Panorama" contest hosted by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 8:17 PM
Very nice, Cecil, how you went thru all the different forms of poetry. A belated congratulations to you in this contest. LUv, Andrea
Parker Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Good job capturing the essence of poetry! Poetry does indeed complement the other arts, and, alternately stands apart! Good job of making the connection between poetry, a visual/written art and the applied arts.
Mehta Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Cecil...many congrats on big win in the contest... Luv/Best wishes.... hitendra Mehta
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 4:40 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, cecil
Neels Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 4:06 AM
Cecil, congratulations on your win in Linda's contest ~ (",) Wilma
Villarosa Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 12:34 AM
So picturesque of your words here on poetry, Cecil, congratulations on your well deserved win to Linda-Marie's contest. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM
I fear poetry takes a backseat to the other arts when it comes to being valued. At least I don't know any wealthy poets. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Congrats Cecil on your success in my Poetry Panorama contest with this wonderful write and entry ... a concise picture of the poet and his art.. thankxx for supporting my contests luv..
Culverhouse Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Well Well written poem, I enjyed reading it today!!
Devonshire Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Excellent description of many forms of poetry and how they are used as vehicles to create images and display emotions. A super poem, Cecil! Everyone here will be able to relate to your descriptions. Love, Carolyn
Oimbo Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 9:16 AM
i have mostly found poets writing fake plus outrage unconvincing rhyme but believe me when i tell you that this rhyme of yours is genuine since it does not tax the meaning of the poem
Onclaud Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 2:17 AM
captivating, cecil.. best of luck in the contest!! my, this is lovely! warmest, nette
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November 12, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Nice, Cecil enjoyed the words and thoughts,.. *p.s.* I posted a poem dedication, hope you can spy your name in there. (IT IS IN THERE)Thanks for all your comments always p.d.
Neels Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Wow Cecil, you captured the spirit of poetry and you titled this piece brilliantly to go with its contents.. Hope you weekend will be a great one ;-)
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