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Notions of the Poet-Sage

Random thoughts flutter across a page
And take shape in verses of expression
Reflecting the notions of the poet/sage.

While the actor repeats upon the stage
Phrases acting out playwright’s impression
Random thoughts flutter across a page.

Both painting portraits of love and rage
In concise words, the writer’s profession,
Reflecting the notions of the poet/sage.

Visually the reader will absorb, engage,
Theatergoers easily observe the passion
Random thoughts flutter across a page.

Poets create images like a bird in a cage
Their poems coming in and out of fashion,
Reflecting the notions of the poet/sage.

The value of writers the public will gauge
Sometimes without the proper caution
Random thoughts flutter across a page
Reflecting the notions of the poet/sage.

Written May 13, 2022
#51 on the BEST POEMS LIST
June 12, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/13/2022 2:30:00 PM "random thoughts flutter across the page" - I felt my heart leap a little every time I read this in your poem. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/13/2022 5:34:00 PM Aw, thanks Caren. I thought it was a good line, too.

Jason Azazadiz Date: 5/13/2022 9:32:00 AM Milt, I feel as if your poem captured a snapshot of the 'creative process'. Thoroughly enjoyed this marvellous poem. -Jason Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/13/2022 10:01:00 AM Thanks so very much, Jason, for your thoughtful comment. It was good to hear from you and glad you enjoyed my poem.

Constance La France Date: 5/13/2022 9:09:00 AM Milt, beautiful Villanelle poem "random thoughts flutter across the page" I love this line, blessings ~ Constance Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/13/2022 9:25:00 AM Oh, thanks, Constance. Now I feel like it made sense. I had my doubts!