Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Nothing Simple About Poetry

There is nothing simple about poetry
Because it is from the heart and the soul
She wells out of us onto the paper in
A variety of overwhelming moods
In a plethora of feelings
With a life of her own

It is our job to listen to her intently
And to follow her lead. Not trying to
Usurp her in any way,

Taking care rather to
Soul-listen to her
Allowing her
Freedom to
Tell us
What she
Wants to
Say.

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M. L. Kiser November 6, 2018 at 11:41 AM Well done; had to "fav" this one. Your imagery paints poetry perfectly.

Bernard Chan November 5, 2018 at 4:58 AM I listen, but she's temperamental. Some days she wouldn't tell me anything :) But you've captured the essence of poetry very nicely, Caren. Caren Krutsinger November 5, 2018 at 7:05 AM Thank you Bernard. She is always blowing stuff in my ear. Sometimes I do not want to stop but she is insistent and yells STOP! It is DONE! so I do.

Mark Elam November 5, 2018 at 4:48 AM So true! Well expressed. It resonates. Caren Krutsinger November 5, 2018 at 7:05 AM Thank you Mark. I am starting to understand poetry a bit, and she is quite bossy with me.

Rhona Mcferran November 5, 2018 at 4:27 AM Wonderful poem... it reminded me of a quote by John Keats: "If poetry comes not as naturally as leaves on a tree it had better not come at all." Our muses definitely know best! ;) Caren Krutsinger November 5, 2018 at 7:06 AM Rhona, you know how assertive my muse can be. Uh-oh. Here she comes. More later.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 4, 2018 at 8:20 PM Hello Caren, yes listening to the soul of poetry is the key to write what she wants us to write. you are so right. have a nice evening my friend. Caren Krutsinger November 5, 2018 at 7:06 AM Thank you Darlene. I really appreciate your lovely comment.