Dancing With Shadows

Poet's minds have abstract thoughts emerging in waves from their hearts. Words are unraveled and untangled, where once their meaning was mangled. All too often, as many readers would, they're found baffling; misunderstood. But oh how genuinely lucid and austere when read aloud, to the discerning ear, are the sentiments written by a poet's pen, distinctly implicit enough to comprehend. Perhaps, based on his/her life's anecdotes, but with imagery a poet sows wild oats.
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Daniel Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 2:29 AM
Brilliant writing, Jenna, once again, you bowled me over with your words, congratulations on POTD:)
Logan Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 7:37 PM
Thanks ever so much, Jo.
Watt Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Lovely musings on poets and poetry, Jenna. I've enjoyed reading this gem over and over, and I love every word. Hearty congrats for your well-deserved POTD ~ John
Logan Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 7:36 PM
I am delighted by your remarks and visit. Thanks, John.
Michael Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 7:40 AM
A lovely write. Congratulations Jenna Logan on POTD. " Sows wild oats"
Logan Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 7:36 PM
Thanks so much, Arturo.
Gondolf Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:32 AM
Your poetry is never tangled, Jenna, keep sowing these wild oats. Congrats on POTD. Hugs, John
Logan Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:40 AM
lol Thank you, John. I'll have to disguise them as fiction if my exploits show up in my poetry.
Skelly Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 2:18 AM
Lovely thoughts: This image captured my interest But oh how genuinely lucid and austere when read aloud, to the discerning ear, A discerning ear is so necessary when reading poetry....Delice
Logan Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:39 AM
Yes, it is, Delice, and thank you so very much for leaving your splendid comments for me.
Merryman Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:06 PM
Jenna, I love this! It's the best description I've seen of writing poetry. Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M
Logan Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:38 AM
Thanks so much for your well wishes and your kind thoughts, Kim.
Kavanagh  Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Heya Jenna, I always said your poetry needed to be read aloud by a professional narrator, or raconteur to be appreciated in all its glory, “But oh how genuinely lucid and austere when read aloud, to the discerning ear,” just perfect, congratulations on potd, cheers David
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:19 PM
I remember your comment about that, David. Thank you for being so generous with them...always.
Peck Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 1:36 PM
A beautiful poem and lovely rhyme! Congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:18 PM
I'm delighted with your remarks. Thank you, Ann.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:42 PM
Hi Jenna love this write - “but with imaginary a poet sows wild oats” so we do, it’s a case of mind over matter, fact or fiction it doesn’t matter. Congratulations on the honour of poem of the day, well done… Belle
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:17 PM
I want to thank you for the many comments you left for me today. I sincerely appreciate each one, Belle.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Beautifully composed Jenna! Everyone has their own interpretation of what a poem means to them. Congratulations on having your poem honored for POTD! Blessings xxoo
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:16 PM
That's true, Connie, and thanks for your kind remarks.
May Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Very nicely penned Jenna, Congrats on POTD
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Thanks a lot, Joseph.
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 11:04 AM
- A poem must be read with emotion - I wrote a poem for my father - in - law's funeral a few years ago ... I let the pastor read it aloud in the church ... I hardly recognized my own poem - Congratulations on your p.o.d.t., Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:15 PM
It's so nice to see you back, Anne-Lise. I'm so sorry you had to hear your poem massacred by an unemotional read. I'd feel the same way. Thanks for leaving me your thoughts.
Rone Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 10:02 AM
Now one will 8nderestimate the complexity of this piece! Wonderfully constructed. POTW worthy for sure. - Ken
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Thanks for your generous thoughts, Ken. They're appreciated.
Hankins Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:50 AM
I TOLD YOU SO, Jenna. Congratulations on POTD!!!
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Yes, you certainly did, Milt. Thanks for coming around again with your congrats.
Kauffman Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:29 AM
Cogratulations on your POTD Jenna. You have wonderfully stated the basic conundrum of writing poetry. Love the last extemely creative last line. All the best.
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Thanks very much, Sam. I appreciate you acknowledging a line you especially liked.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 8:36 AM
Congratulations on the poem of the day. Loved reading it. Exquisite.
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments, Victor.
Allison Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:20 AM
Excellent ink Jenna, I think we've all had some poems misunderstood but of course its all down to the interpretation of the reader, your message is crystal clear and many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:36 AM
Thanks ever so much for your thoughts, Jan. They're always greatly appreciated.
Seeker Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:16 AM
Guess the exact nuance of delineated thoughts & emotions remains elusive to the reader, who interprets as of his/her consciousness … well said, Jenna, congrats on POTD
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:35 AM
Different mind sets makes each one of us unique, and thus interpretations of the same words will be construed in as many different lights as facets on a gem. Thank you for your fine thoughts this morning, Seeker.
La France Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Jenna, poetry is all about untangling the words, and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor, love _Constance
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:32 AM
Thank you very much, Constance. I appreciate your time.
Wakeman Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations :) so true too, mangled and baffling pretty much sums up my whole communication style.
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:02 AM
Hi Charlotte, and thank you. I doubt your communications are mangled and baffling.
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 5:36 AM
Enjoyed the essence of your poem, Jenna. BIG congrats on poem of the day.
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:02 AM
Thank you so very much, Vijay.
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Congratulations Jenna on a well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour. I could relate to this poem.
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 6:01 AM
Thank you very much, Rama.
Kitchin Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:18 AM
Love it Jenna, congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:49 AM
Good morning, and thanks so much, Tania.
Cunningham Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 3:42 AM
Back with congratulations Jenna on POTD, enjoy the honour and your day. Tom
Logan Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 4:49 AM
and I'll be saying, "Thank you," once again, Tom.
Leffanta Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 12:14 PM
I think this is one of your best, so I fav'd it!
Logan Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 12:28 PM
How wonderful to know that you liked this one well enough to make it a favorite. Thanks so much, Rico!
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