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Discovering the Realm of Poetry

When we speak today we tend to look at words as a necessary constant with limitations of their own rather than a completely different cosmos in which we have the ability to traverse and discover. Take a single resident of that realm for example; one individual word. Rather than looking at it as a compilation of letters, view it as a beautiful form in which you have the privilege of dressing. Turning it into a separate creation adorned by the complements of your choosing; a poem. In the realm of poetry there are unending borders of emotion, philosophy, and beliefs that make it a place of residence like no other. However, you as the individual are the surveyor of your own boundaries; meaning that you run the risk of personally limiting your space within the universe of word. Explore this new land and map its different landscapes. Become that which you are writing and attain the ability, the gift, to reach directly into the mind, heart, and soul of another person.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/9/2020 6:31:00 PM

I like to get lost in words. The power to make another living being understand exactly what you want is enormous. Good one, BJ... Hugzz SuZ

FJ Thomas
Date: 12/9/2020 7:59:00 PM

Have to agree with you there SuZ ;°) Thanks

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/5/2019 8:14:00 AM

As I read this it brings to mind Rod Serling and the Twighlight Zone. ;0)

FJ Thomas
Date: 9/18/2019 7:59:00 PM

Lol to me that is a compliment! Thanks Rick

David Smith

Date: 2/3/2019 5:51:00 PM

Wonderful write FJ. That pays homage to the true nature of the word. I am sure you have opened a door through which others will follow. Very best regards David in NZ

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/13/2019 12:37:00 PM

Thanks so much David. I really appreciate that.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/12/2018 1:11:00 PM

So true! I enjoyed reading this one again.

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:13:00 PM

Thanks Rick ;)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/10/2018 9:41:00 PM

Exactly! We create our own limitations, our own restrictions, our own 'prisons,' so to speak. … instead of really seeing the opportunities, we see only the barriers. … Sigh. … We can and will do better!! Sage words of wisdom, FJ! :) gw

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:12:00 PM

Good evening Gershon. Thank you very much GW :)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/10/2018 5:05:00 PM

A great pleasure to read.. inspiring and thought provoking! Thank you so much FJ for sharing your thoughts.. keep shining. Stay safe and blessed always.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/10/2018 5:02:00 PM

Profound words on the realm of words! I think souls, whose passion is poetry, embark on a journey of constant "Discovery" of the wonders of "the realm of poetry"! Nothing is predefined.. it is a whole process of excitement, pleasure, knowledge, healing.. we create words and empower them to shape beauties! We are like painters who master the art of colours but unable to fathom the masterpiece we are about to create! That's the beauty of poetry! A realm of words above words! A great, deep prose!

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/13/2018 6:09:00 PM

I would have to agree with you completely Besma. Thank you dear one.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/9/2018 12:13:00 PM

Great advice, well penned. You speak volumes with this poem. Thank you

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/9/2018 1:00:00 PM

Thank you again ML :)

John Fleming

Date: 6/17/2018 4:30:00 PM

I am truly impressed by these wonderful words, FJ...truly impressed; there is much wisdom here. The pleasure, I can assure you, was all mine! :) john

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/9/2018 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so very much John :)

Carl Fraser

Date: 6/3/2018 5:31:00 PM

So truer words of our gift were never expressed so well. I find upon the completion of a poem i realize the gift is not my own and must be shared. Great write FJ. Blessings Carl

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/9/2018 12:57:00 PM

I very much agree. Thank you again Carl :)

Joseph May

Date: 5/28/2018 5:04:00 AM

Wow, what a great interpretation Flo, We are explorers in the universe of words...Well penned

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/29/2018 10:23:00 AM

Hi Joseph :) Thank you sir

Ricky Muse

Date: 5/26/2018 6:04:00 PM

I like this. Poetry is not easy to define but you have achieved that end beautifully. Thanks for sharing.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/29/2018 10:20:00 AM

Hello Richard :) Thank you very much.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/25/2018 9:37:00 PM

Well said; unlocking and bringing to life the depths of the story by way of metaphor -JT

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/29/2018 10:19:00 AM

Thank you JT :)

Silent One

Date: 5/23/2018 9:46:00 AM

I could not have said it better myself, my sweet friend..

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/23/2018 10:39:00 PM

Ahh you're okay! Thank you S1 :)

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/22/2018 8:39:00 AM

FJ this is brilliant. You use poetry within your prose is flawless. Very nice.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/23/2018 10:39:00 PM

Still a sweet talker I see ;) Thanks Scott!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/20/2018 1:37:00 PM

Perfect prose, Flo.. a winner already :) Hugs sweet lady

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/23/2018 10:38:00 PM

Hi Eve :) Hugs right back atcha Lady!

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/18/2018 7:05:00 PM

WoW! Flo, This is such a deep and meaningful piece. I agree with what you have so skillfully wrote. Your gift is amazing. Ps, I hope you had an awesome Mother's Day:-) Alexis

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/23/2018 10:37:00 PM

Hello sweet Alexis :) Thank you very much!

Yazmin Malik

Date: 5/18/2018 12:17:00 PM

an excellent manner to express these thoughts that all will feel. Awesome stuff <3

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/23/2018 10:36:00 PM

Sorry for the delayed response Yazmin; drama central on the homefront lately. Thank you so very much.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/16/2018 9:36:00 AM

I agree, you have expressed this well. We are blessed to inhabit this strange and beautiful place.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 12:58:00 PM

We truly are. Thanks Rick :)

John Lawless

Date: 5/16/2018 8:03:00 AM

Perhaps a book titled "Poetry without Borders" FJ....just a thought.....beautifully expressed vision of the world of words.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 12:58:00 PM

What an awesome title John! This was actually the preface for the first manuscript I had put together. But I decided not to go through with publishing the book.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/15/2018 9:43:00 PM

Poetry is the language of lovers and dreamers. It has such healing powers when it is written tastefully. You delight me with you insightful prose, Flo:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 12:53:00 PM

You are so right Daniel. And thank you so much :)

Chuck Melugin

Date: 5/15/2018 8:14:00 PM

My dear Flo.......I feel like Columbus when I read you! Pardon me if I keep some of your gold nuggets. Your insight is piercing!

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 12:53:00 PM

You sure know how to make a woman blush Chuck! Thank you :)

Robertina B.

Date: 5/15/2018 7:35:00 PM

Such a deep understanding of: The realm of poetry.. Wow!! So brilliant FJ.. An incredible reading.. All the best to you!!

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 5:21:00 AM

Hi Robertina. Thank you so much sweet lady ;)

Frederic Parker

Date: 5/15/2018 4:46:00 PM

I agree with you, for me, most of my poetry is written from a place of wonder as I very seldom write poetry about my own reality, that would be boring, having lived it no reason to write about it, rather write about the wanderings of my mind, no matter where it takes me...as for reaching directly into a person's soul my greatest curse is I can see another person's soul and I've found it makes them and me uncomfortable...you have a beautiful soul by the way...dear poet

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/16/2018 5:21:00 AM

Good morning Frederic :) Writing about the 'wanderings of our minds' makes for some of the most interesting works! And thank you very much Frederic; it's had some spots on it over the years but I try to weed them out ;)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/15/2018 1:22:00 PM

Fabulous advice described with your fantastic poetic flair Flo:-) hugs jan xx

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/15/2018 2:27:00 PM

What's up Lady?? Thank you ma'am ;)