L. J. Carber Poet Free verse

From Whence Do Poems Come

From whence do poems come?
Some say--
they're children of the heart,
others say-- 
they're born in the mind's maze
but I say-- 
poems come from deeper 
than any heart
and from somewhere 
far more vast 
than any mind....

I suspect they come 
from that part of us
that lies under 
the unconscious, 
so quiet, so subtle 
many never sense it-- 
but there, in the soul 
(the endless mind, 
the imperishable self)
are found the words 
to percolate through 
the blind and dense 
unconscious to appear 
sudden, 
unbidden, 
unexpected 
in the daylight mind....

But their journey is still 
only half-done: 
when read by a stranger 
those poems transcend 
disparate worlds,  
making their return journey 
from a daylight mind
through the unlit unconscious 
until the reader's own soul 
feels brushed by Wonder...
yet from where
do the poems come?

They come from Eternity.

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Greg Gaul May 24, 2020 at 1:35 PM Clever stuff here LJ. The universal consciousness is not a easy concept to deliver. But here you've done it without upsetting traditional religious thinking. Kudos to you. Well crafted. Well framed. Well done.

Line Gauthier November 27, 2019 at 11:18 PM Lovely poem, LJ. L. J. Carber November 28, 2019 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Line

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2018 at 12:18 AM - Congratulations on this great winning poem, L.J. :) - At the same time I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L. J. Carber December 10, 2018 at 8:40 AM Thank you,Sunshine, and may I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas and a blessed new year!

Eve Roper December 8, 2018 at 9:52 PM Enjoyed reading ,L.J.,congratulations on your placement in the contest.. L. J. Carber December 9, 2018 at 6:51 AM Thanks Eve, I'm glad you liked it.

Silent One December 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM Where do they come from indeed.. I guess from the heart for many.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. L. J. Carber December 8, 2018 at 2:05 PM Thank you, Silent One, I feel honored.

Paul Callus October 7, 2018 at 3:58 AM Congratulations L.J. The wonder of your poetic muse has inspired you well! Regards // paul L. J. Carber October 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM Thank you, Paul, I appreciate it!

Suzanne Delaney October 6, 2018 at 7:39 PM Self expression well captured in its essence. Congrats on your top placement. SuZ L. J. Carber October 6, 2018 at 9:55 PM Thank you, Suz!

Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 8:54 PM Congratulations on your winning write, L.J. They come from a far away land called "imagination" :) L. J. Carber October 5, 2018 at 7:13 AM Thank you Daniel-- and yes, that is a vast land!

Connie Marcum Wong October 4, 2018 at 5:12 PM 'are found the words to percolate through the blind, dense unconscious to appear sudden,unbidden, unexpected in the daylight mind....' These profound words, L.J., describe so eloquently how poetry is perceived by the poet! Congratulations on your deserving First Placement! : ) L. J. Carber October 5, 2018 at 7:14 AM Connie, thank you, and as always, your thoughtful words are much valued.

Wendy Watson October 4, 2018 at 4:12 PM This was a pleasure to read L.J - I was 'with you' all through the interesting thought process right up to the conclusion. I too am amazed by the power of the imagination to take us on incredible journeys. Best wishes Wendy L. J. Carber October 5, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you very much, Wendy (my wife's name!)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 30, 2018 at 5:17 PM Hello L.J.Cartier,poems can come from anywhere and everywhere. For myself,sometimes in my sleep. Have anice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 31, 2018 at 3:28 PM Hello L.J. Carber,at least you are awake to write these ideas down.I just get the title down and take it from there. It works for me. Have a nice day my friend. L. J. Carber August 31, 2018 at 9:02 AM It's funny you mentioned sleep, Darlene-- most of them seem to come to me in the morning, soon after I've awakened.

Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 3:43 PM This is stunning, L.J. Love the phrase "to appear sudden, unbidden, unexpected in the daylight mind....". Fave. L. J. Carber August 25, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thank you Agnes-- I'm very happy you liked it

Jesse Rowe August 24, 2018 at 1:52 PM This is quite profound. I enjoyed it immensely. L. J. Carber August 25, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks Jesse-- I'm glad you liked it