Poetr-E For Dummies

Once, I think, you said to me
That poets are like the sand in the sea
But each grain plays a part in that ocean
To set each wave in motion.
Taste this
Little oasis
So you feel
The appeal.
Listen, my friend, to know what we are
How writing, in rhythm, does take us far
Every word takes our soul on vacation
To the culture of a new nation
We are open
When broken
For we know
How to grow.
Open your eyes, and you will see
That though we are like sand in the sea
Our work is parchment coated in emery,
Every word a recorded memory.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Brewer Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 4:01 AM
A creative, alphabetic, rhythmic, lexical gem of a rhyme. Well done Juli-.
Thirtyseven Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 8:35 AM
Love the shape. Enjoy the sentiment.
Kiser Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 11:26 PM
"parchment coated in emery", I love that description.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 9:58 AM
Beautifully done Juli! Love the E concrete shape! Love it! Cheers my friend! xxx D.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 5:54 PM
E for Excellent! Well done.
Yvonne Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Another 7. Another great write.
A   Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM
LOL, Juli-Michelle, I just love what you did here. The E-, in every poetr-E... I'm giving your poem a perfect 7. What would the sea be without us... A wonderful write...LINDA
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 8:59 AM
OK, I just read your poem now and WOW, I love your approach. I am seeing so many amazing poems about the story of poetry. Wish I could come up with a 'hook" for this one. It's a great topic.
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Hi, Julile. So nice hearing from you. So you will go into elementary ed? I graduated in a Spanish teaching major with ESL minor. This was eons ago. hahaha. Back before the 80's. So my teaching certificate finally expired from me not teaching in a "certified" ESL school. Now that my school has been certified, maybe I can get my certificate renewed again.I teach adults in a private school. Not very good pay but better than minimum wage at least!!
Austin Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Hi, Julie, Thanks for reading my stuff. This dummy likes your work. Yep. We are like "sand in the sea," But aint it wonderful when one considers others are forgotten - no one gives a damn after they're gone - but we leave your "recorded memory." I'll read much more of your work. Love, daver
Mcdaid Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 8:00 AM
i smiled straight from the title excellent piece
Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 3:40 PM
I like the shape of an E ...Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page...Sara
Michelle Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 7:49 AM
That was actually on purpose :) Glad you noticed! Thanks for visiting my page :)
Nance Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Well done! I like this a lot.
Onclaud Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 1:10 PM
wow, julie... i like your word choices as each line brings forth the grandeur of poetry... just stunning!...nice to see you on my page.. huggs
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