Poem On Poetry

Word-painting, they say; or painting with words,
In charm, it's charmer than most charming birds; 
Feeling, for many, is its first foundation,
Expression, in words, brings affirmation;
Sentiment and muse must fondly marry,
Verses should flow-grand rhymes and rhythms carry...!

Does my work, yet, picture of life portray?
Do all colors intertwine, like sun-ray?
Do joys evade the scene when pains flourish?
Does bliss its jubilant psyche nourish?
Do feelings of fear, anger and surprise,
Find: it's impossible to compromise...?

What's the inner-flow of my florid words?
Are they merely beautiful flocks of birds?
Flimsy butterflies that flutter around?
Cats, rats, geese, cattle and horrible hound?
Do beasts of the woods and reptiles well-blend?
With their hitting and killing stories end...?

Do they paint pictures of human struggle?
Or stop just with some selected snuggle...!
The deaf, dumb, blind and the lame, who, in calm,
Add, to this futile life, tremendous charm...?
Young, and old who're, forever, deserted,
In my poems, with honor, inserted...?

Composing poetry, is not mere fun,
A divine mission, with this, is inter-spun; 
Painting of actual facts should pave way,
Toward opening of a small headway;
Life without struggles is unfeasible,
Dissensions, yet, could be made peaceable...!


26 April 2022
POEM ON POETRY MUSE Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Beata Agustin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Roper Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you
Gasun Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful and this stellar poem my dear friend! Thanks for sharing! God bless you always!
Carber Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM
A lot of interesting imagery here--and yes, poetry at its best may be a 'divine mission'-- for those it can reach. Congrats on your 1st place win!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Feeling, expression, sentiment, muse, and bringing peace to those who struggle... yes poetry is an artistic merger of all these attributes. A diving mission even. I resonate with your words, and am happy to see you win a 1st place in the muse contest. Warm wishes ~ John
Nicole Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Poetry is Art in Motion. Painting with words is a wonderful way to set emotions free. This thought leaves me in awe. . . . "Flimsy butterflies that flutter around." Words are like that sometimes. Congratulations Christuraj, on this win. My best to you. :) Brandy
Kerr Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Christuraj, Congratulations on your first medal placement with this exquisite work. Thanks for your soupmail and kind comments on my entry Howard
Agustin Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poet. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:24 AM
I, sincerely, thank you for the opportunity given. Thank you.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 4:21 PM
"Composing poetry, is not mere fun, A divine mission, with this, is inter-spun;"- every word in this poem is chosen and used with utmost care and depth. true - a poet's mission is to reveal the truths of life. "painting with words" - love this phrase. To my fave, Dear Friend. BW ~ Mala
Alex Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:23 AM
Thank you very much.
Dietrich Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Very nice, Chris. I can't remember if this contest got judged yet, but I bet you will be on the winner list.
Alex Avatar
April 27, 2022 at 3:04 AM
Thank you very much.
Kalita Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 5:33 AM
So beautifully written. Thank you for sharing this.
Alex Avatar
April 26, 2022 at 6:51 AM
Thank you very much.
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